Lesson 6 - Pattern Symbols

5. Comes in singles, doubles, or triples on the pattern.
7. These are commonly found at the top of the center front line.
8. Shown as a solid or broken line on most patterns.
9. Use solid line as a guide for folding back the facing portion of a pattern piece.
11. Transfer to fabric. Match pocket piece to solid line.
14. Transfer to fabric. Bring lines together in the direction indicated by the arrows. Baste in place along seamlines.
15. Fold along inner solid line and hem.
18. Transferred to fabric and sewn by folding along solid line and stitched along broken line, using dots to match.
19. Transfer to fabric for use in matching pattern pieces. Small _______ appear at numerous places on pattern pieces. Matching _______ will ensure proper fit and the right amount of fullness throughout the sleeve.
20. Used to indicate the front of a sleeve and the armhole on the pattern front.
21. An arrow found on the pattern that will be placed on the fabric equal distance from the selvage.

1. Use broken line to align the center fronts of the pattern pieces.
2. Transfer to fabric. Cut along solid line. Sew it to fabric at broken lines.
3. Used to indicate the back of a sleeve and the armhole on the pattern back.
4. This line is to be cut apart in order to make the pattern longer.
6. Transferred to fabric. Cut along solid line. Sew continuous lap to opening along dotted lines.
10. Transfer to fabric to mark placement of button closures.
12. Shown as dashes and is always 5/8 inch away from the cutting line, unless stated otherwise on the pattern and in the directions.
13. This line is to be folded between lines to make it shorter.
16. Commonly used at the sleeve cap and on the front and back armholes at the shoulder seam.
17. A double arrow placed on the pattern piece so the edge of the pattern will be placed on the fold of the fabric.