Sewing Pattern and Pattern Symbols

Front

Where would you find information about napped fabric (like corduroy) and how much you need to buy? Options: Front of pattern envelope, Suggested Fabrics, Body Measurement Chart, Finished Garment Measurements

Back

Suggested Fabrics

Front

Where would you find information about diagonal designed fabric that you want to use for a pattern? Options: Suggested Fabrics, Notions, View Chart, In the pattern description

Back

Suggested Fabrics

Front

If you need to purchase additional Items for a garment, where would you look on the pattern envelope?

Back

Under the "view" selected

Front

This symbol tells you how to line up the pattern parallel to the selvage edge of the fabric.

Back

Grainline

Front

What do the triangle shaped symbols indicate when sewing garment pieces together?

Back

Notches

Front

These tiny marks tell you where to start and/or stop sewing. Often used for pockets or between areas needed for reinforcement like pants crotch.

Back

Dot

Front

This symbol tells the sewer to do what to the pattern piece it is on?

Back

Place on the fold

Front

On a one size pattern there is a cutting line that is solid and then a dotted line. What is the dotted line?

Back

Stitching line

Front

The lines (sideways capitol I) on the picture indicate where to make _________________? The other side would be for buttons.

Back

buttonhole

Front

A double line across the pattern indicates where to change the height of the pattern.

Back

Shorten/Lengthen line