4.0 Pattern Symbols

Question 1

What is indicated by a bracket (line with bending arrow on both ends) on the center back or center front of a pattern?

Answer 1

Place this line on a fold

Question 2

If the waist measurement is 1” larger than the pattern size, how much should be added to each of the side seams?

Answer 2

1/4”

Question 3

What do dotted lines on a pattern piece indicate?

Answer 3

Stitching line

Question 4

What pattern symbosl are used to assist with matching pattern pieces before seaming?

Answer 4

Notches, dots, & squares

Question 5

A student needs to add 2” to the length of a pattern. What lines should be used to make this change?

Answer 5

Adjustment line

Question 6

After lengthening the front pattern piece of apparel, where else must this change be made?

Answer 6

Back

Question 7

A sleeve pattern needs to be shortened. Where should the change be made?

Answer 7

Adjustment line

Question 8

If a waist measurement is 1” too small for the pattern, how much will need to be removed from each of the four front and back seams?

Answer 8

1/4”