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When you put on a sweater, you probably notice how it’s really stretchy when you pull it across your body but less so when you pull it down. The same applies to fabric in general, whether the structure is woven or knitted, like the cotton jersey of a T-shirt. Fabric is always stronger and more stable along the lengthways grain, or ‘warp’ thread in woven fabric. For this reason, pattern pieces need to be laid out in relation to the grain of the fabric, whether it’s woven or knitted, the main sections being laid parallel with the grain line.