What is the salvage edge of fabric?

Answer by  newgeneration (699)

The selvage edge can refer to either the unfinished edges of woven fabric, or the uncut, tightly-woven right and left edges on fabric as it leaves a loom. In the latter case, the fabric does not fray because the weft threads double back on themselves, keeping the fabric from unraveling.

Answer by  artgirl (367)

The salvage edge is the long side of the fabric that usually is frayed or has the printing information on it. It is almost always discarded or hidden in the final product.

Answer by  Greta (233)

It's spelled selvage edge and means the outer edge of the fabric as it is made, when it is on the bolt. It's the edge that hasn't been cut.

Answer by  darthjdavis (284)

This is the edge of the fabric that has the end of the pattern. It often has a strip of white fabric to denote its purpose. You must make sure you do not include the salvage in your pattern or it will look quite odd.