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pattern ![click to hear : pattern click to hear : pattern](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Paper template used to cut the various pieces of a garment.
dart ![click to hear : dart click to hear : dart](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Symbol indicating the position and width of the fold on the inside of the fabric that makes the garment snugger.
notch ![click to hear : notch click to hear : notch](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Marking used to precisely match pieces that go together.
fold line ![click to hear : fold line click to hear : fold line](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Marking indicating that the pattern must be placed on the folded edge of the fabric and in the grain direction.
hemline ![click to hear : hemline click to hear : hemline](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Line indicating where to fold the fabric to create the bottom of a garment.
zipper line ![click to hear : zipper line click to hear : zipper line](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Line indicating where to position the zipper.
lengthwise grain ![click to hear : lengthwise grain click to hear : lengthwise grain](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Line with arrows indicating how to position the pattern on the fabric so that it lies in the direction of the warp threads.
alteration line ![click to hear : alteration line click to hear : alteration line](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Double line indicating where to adjust the length of the piece of fabric to suit the person who will wear the garment.
seam allowance ![click to hear : seam allowance click to hear : seam allowance](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Distance between the seam line and the cutting line; it creates a fold on the back of the garment once the seam is stitched.
marking dot ![click to hear : marking dot click to hear : marking dot](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Sewing mark indicating an area that requires special attention.
seam line ![click to hear : seam line click to hear : seam line](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Line indicating where to sew a seam.
cutting line ![click to hear : cutting line click to hear : cutting line](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Line indicating where to cut the fabric.