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An arrow saying which way the cloth runs.
Also known as: Straight grain arrow, Pattern grain marking
The double-headed arrow on a garment pattern piece showing how it aligns with the fabric's grain.
Shows how a pattern piece must be aligned with the lengthwise grain of the fabric.
Contexts: Technical drawing
Determines how the finished garment hangs and how it distorts in wear, so a piece cut off-grain produces a garment that twists on the body — the arrow prevents a fault that only appears after the work is finished.
Contexts: Technical drawing
A long double-headed arrow printed across the pattern piece, laid parallel to the selvedge when the piece is placed on the cloth.