Paper Patterns

What does this symbol mean?

• The pattern piece should face downwards

• The pattern piece should be on the grain-line

• The pattern should be cut on the fold

• The pattern piece should be cut twice

When using a paper pattern, what is this symbol called?

• A dart

• A pleat

• A diamond

• A notch

What does this symbol mean? The pattern piece should be...

• cut using the full width of the fabric

• cut on the grain-line

• cut on striped fabric

• cut according to the widest part of your body

What does this symbol mean you will create?

• A dart

• A pleat

• A notch

• A cut in the fabric

What size is the normal size of 'seam allowance' when stitching fabric?

• 6/8 of an inch/ 1.9 cm

• 1/2 an inch/ 1.3 cm

• 3/4 of an inch/ 1.9 cm

• 5/8 of an inch/ 1.5 cm

You should line up the fabric edge with the correct seam allowance mark on the needle-plate/ throat-plate. Which number should you usually use?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What number should you adjust your sewing machine to for a normal stitch length?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When using your paper pattern instructions, what is this image called?

• The grand plan

• The pattern page

• The plan of action

• The pattern layout