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Selvedge

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Definition: The selvedge refers to the edge of fabric as it comes off the bolt. The selvedge is the edges of the fabric which has manufacturer information. This area of the fabric is usually a bound edge that does not fray.

The selvedge of the fabric may also have color dots which show the colors used in the fabric and lines to indicate the repeat of a print on the fabric.
Examples:
It is common practice to match the selvedges of the fabric to layout a pattern and measure from the selvedge place the grain line on pattern pieces.

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