In garment construction, the grainline is essential for proper fabric drape and shape. Deviations can negatively impact fit and appearance. Factors contributing to this include:
- Incorrect fabric cutting (A): Cutting fabric off-grain results in an off-grain garment. Pattern pieces must align with the specified grainline (warp and weft). Misalignment compromises fabric stability and drape.
- Incorrect stitching (B): While stitching itself does not cause grainline deviation, it can lead to fabric distortion or puckering. This can worsen the appearance of existing off-grain issues or create tension.
- Insufficient ease (C): Ease refers to extra fabric for comfort and movement, unrelated to grainline deviation.
- Poor posture/figure irregularities (D): Body posture and individual physical traits affect how a garment hangs. Significant posture issues or figure discrepancies may cause a garment to appear off-grain as it conforms to the body.
Therefore, factors affecting grainline deviation or creating an off-grain garment are: (A) Incorrect fabric cutting, (B) Incorrect stitching, and (D) Poor posture/figure irregularities.
The correct options are: (A), (B) and (D) only