Kinds of Drafting Patterns and Symbols PDF

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These double-ended arrows tell

you to place the pattern piece
parallel to the selvage. Measure
from the top and bottom of the
arrow and ensure they are equal
distances from the selvage.
CUTTING LINES
These lines indicate where to cut

the fabric to match the shapes on
the pattern. They are solid lines
and easy to identify. For patterns
offering multiple sizes, you may
see several cutting lines, each
with the size printed on or near
the line to help ensure you always
cut the correct one for your size.
CENTER LINES
These lines help during the fitting

process of garment production,
before sewing the pieces
together. Once the fabric pieces,
with the pattern still attached, are
pinned together, you need to
drape the garment on a form or a
live model to ensure it fits
correctly. These lines help ensure
that the center of the garment
properly aligns with the center of
the body. You can identify these
lines because they look like
Morse code, using dashed with a
dot in between them.
CENTER LINES
These lines help during the fitting

process of garment production,
before sewing the pieces
together. Once the fabric pieces,
with the pattern still attached, are
pinned together, you need to
drape the garment on a form or a
live model to ensure it fits
correctly. These lines help ensure
that the center of the garment
properly aligns with the center of
the body. You can identify these
lines because they look like
Morse code, using dashed with a
dot in between them.
FOLD LINES
This symbol rectangular sewing

pattern symbol has one open side
and means place on the fold.
Place your pattern piece on the
folded edge of the fabric, making
sure the selvages are even on the
other side. If you are adding seam
allowances, you do not add any to
fold lines. Cutting on the fold
ensures your pieces are
completely symmetrical and is
often a good way to minimize the
fabric consumption.
NOTCHES
Triangles and diamonds are called

notches and indicate you need to
mark these points to enable you to
match up the pattern when
sewing. Notches can be single,
double and colored or open.
BUTTON AND
BUTTONHOLES
Indicate button and buttonhole

positions. The sewing pattern
symbols of a long bar with vertical
ends represents the size and
position of the buttonhole and a
cross is common for the button
sewing position.
DOTS,
SQUARES AND
SHAPES
All shapes need to be transferred

onto your fabric and are used for
matching up pattern pieces and
adding details. You can transfer
with tailors tacks, chalk or
removable pen.
ADJUSTMENT
LINES
(LENGTHEN OR
SHORTEN)
These are double lines which are

normally accompanied by the
words lengthen or shorten here.
These are quite common
in sewing leotards and pants
where length matters.
STITCHING
LINES
Stitching lines are not generally

found on multi-sized patterns but
on single sized patterns they are
represented by dotted lines.
Generally, there is no need to
transfer these lines onto your
fabric.
DARTS
Shown as a dotted triangle or

diamond, these show you where to
stitch to add shape in areas such
as the bust and waist.
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The basic foundation patterns start as either a

paper (flat pattern making) or muslin (draping).
The dimensions for creating the pattern are
determined by the end use of the blocks.
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Foundational patterns use the dimensions of

the fit model, or your bodies measurements, to
create a series of two-dimensional straight and
curved lines. When said lines are connected
and later sewn together in fabric, they will
create a three-dimensional garment that is
tailored to the body. Examples of straight lines
would be side seams, shoulder seams, and
lines below the hip. Examples of curved lines
would be armholes, necklines, and hip curves.
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Foundational
patterns use the
dimensions of the
fit model, or your
bodies
measurements, to
create a series of
two-dimensional
straight and
curved lines.
When said lines are connected and later sewn

together in fabric, they will create a three-
dimensional garment that is tailored to the body.
Examples of straight lines would be side seams,
shoulder seams, and lines below the hip.
Examples of curved lines would be armholes,
necklines, and hip curves.
PATTERN
MARKINGS
The markings used for commercial sewing

patterns and markings used on industry
patterns are somewhat similar, but
somewhat different.

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These double-ended arrows tell

These lines indicate where to cut

These lines help during the fitting

These lines help during the fitting

This symbol rectangular sewing

Triangles and diamonds are called

Indicate button and buttonhole

All shapes need to be transferred

These are double lines which are

Stitching lines are not generally

Shown as a dotted triangle or

The basic foundation patterns start as either a

Foundational patterns use the dimensions of

When said lines are connected and later sewn

The markings used for commercial sewing

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