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In most cases, it's difficult and probably not necessary to
determine which is the right side of a plain fabric.
Technically, there's a right and wrong side to every fabric,
but it's not uncommon to simply choose the side that you
like best.The wrong side may even have a better color or
texture.Avoid using wrong sides that have a float in the
weave that might catch as well as those with an obvious flaw,
which can sometimes occur in ethnic or hand-woven fabrics.
When it's hard to tell the difference, there are some clues
to which side is which. Sometimes there's a slight indentation
in the selvage on the fabric right side. The holes in the
selvage are often more pronounced on the wrong side.
Occasionally, there's writing on the selvage right side.
Certain fabrics clearly have a right and wrong side distinguished
by the weave, such as a satin-back crepe or jacquards
and brocades. Knit fabrics are also easy to discern because
as you stretch them, they roll to the right side. Fleeces and
other fabrics that wick have a definite right side as well.
When you sprinkle water on them, the water will bead on
the right side.
Fabric stores generally display their fabrics with the right
sides out. If fabrics are on a roll, they are usually rolled
with the right side to the inside. Other designer fabrics on
the bolt are folded to the wrong side so that the right side
shows as it's draped on the display table. Cotton quilt fabrics
tend to be rolled with
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