Pattern Symbols

When making a piece of garment, a pattern is normally used to cut the pieces of fabric before assembling them. Patterns normally have a wide range of symbols to guide you on how to cut and align the pieces together.

Symbol	Name	Description
	Notches	Snap fabric where notch is Normally found at the edges Used to match pattern pieces
	Darts	Mark onto frabric. Fold along dashed line and sew on the solid line Normally found at the bust or waist Used to add shape onto garment
	Grainline	Match direction of fabric with the arrow Found in every piece Helps with draping and matching fabric patterns
	Cuts on fold	Fold fabric and cut Normally found at the waistband or collars Used to get a piece twice as long and symmetrical