Patternmaking Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. A V-shaped tuck sewn into a garment to add shape/fit
  2. 4. Basic foundational apparel patterns made of oak tag to trace from.
  3. 7. The amount of extra fabric built into the pattern for "breathing room."
  4. 8. To smooth out a line/seam transition on a pattern.
  5. 9. An extra pattern piece sewn along a neck/sleeve/hem opening to stabilize it.
  6. 11. The amount of fabric that is folded out between the two dart legs
  7. 12. A plain-weave, un-dyed cotton fabric used to make fit prototypes.
  8. 13. Marking on a pattern to indicate seam allowance and other important details
Down
  1. 1. Curve of the armhole seam
  2. 3. Amount of fabric in between sewing line and edge of fabric
  3. 5. The highest point of a dart or a curve (ex: bust apex)
  4. 6. The pointed end of a dart that tapers at the apex of the bust or hips.
  5. 8. Drafted from a sloper, these pattern pieces do not have seam allowance but do include wearing ease.
  6. 10. The process of checking/adjusting your seams against one another.