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ITY jersey is grain just as important as woven?
rfsews Beginner CA USA Member since 11/21/06 Posts: 148	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/18/12 8:41 PM This might be a really dumb question but I need to ask before I cut into the fabric. I bought some ITY jersey with print that runs from selvage to selvage: ITY fabric image Would there be any ill effects if I make a garment using the crosswise grain instead of lengthwise grain? I remember reading somewhere on PR that the grain doesn’t matter as much in ITY jerseys. I really hope that’s the case because I really can’t imagine making a top with that pattern running sideways.
Debbie Lancaster   Intermediate CA USA Member since 9/18/02 Posts: 1688	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/18/12 9:16 PM Just don't pick a pattern that requires stretch around your body, because ITY doesn't generally have much lengthwise stretch. In this case, you might want to pick a pattern that's for wovens instead of for knits. ------ Debbie
Dianne22   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 3/18/11 Posts: 53	Login to reply to this post In reply to rfsews << Like this post Date: 6/19/12 6:10 PM I can't answer the question about the advisability of placing a pattern on the crosswise grain of ITY, but I did notice that the pattern on this fabric appears to be a border print, so it must be designed to use that way. Can't imagine any reason it would be printed in a direction that couldn't be used.
DollyS Advanced IL USA Member since 11/7/05 Posts: 46	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/19/12 6:28 PM I agree with Diane22. It appears it is to be used that way! Beautiful fabric by the way. Where did you purchase it?
lakaribane Beginner HAITI Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 1785	Login to reply to this post In reply to DollyS << Like this post Date: 6/20/12 7:18 AM Quote: DollyS Where did you purchase it? I recognize the fountain/pedestal from Fashionista Fabrics: Falling Leaves Jersey FYI, she also sells BurdaStyle Magazine single issues and Plus Size vintage patterns. ------ Fashion Maté, where I blog about what I (eventually) sew : http://fashionmate.blogspot.com Addicted to Pinterest? Me too! : http://pinterest.com/lakaribane/
rfsews Beginner CA USA Member since 11/21/06 Posts: 148	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/23/12 2:51 PM lakaribane is spot on! I got the fabric at Fashionista Fabrics during Christmas. She had 2 different colors available at the time, the one I linked which has brown leaves and another one with blue leaves. It didn’t occur to me that this is a border print! I’ve not worked with border prints before...are there specific patterns for them?
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 7008	Login to reply to this post In reply to rfsews << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/23/12 3:06 PM Yes, grain is just as important. But you may be confusing being on grain, and the grain direction. As long as the fabric has enough stretch, you can cut your pattern on the lengthwise grain or the crosswise grain. But whichever grain you choose, it is important that you are ON GRAIN. Otherwise, your garment won't hang as it should. So you can be on-grain on the lengthwise grain, or the cross grain, or the bias grain. Hope that helps. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.

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