Pattern Alterations & Basic Sewing Information

What does place on the fold symbol look like?

The pattern alteration shown in the picture uses a method calling folding out. Does this make the pattern: longer, shorter, wider, narrower?

What does the grainline symbol look like?

What is the method of altering a pattern called that you see here

True or False: Alterations should be made prior to cutting the fabric

True or False: Make legnth changes first then width

What is normal seam allowance

What is basting stitch legnth?

True or False: You should always make alterations to the fold line, not the outside seam

If you are making pants and the waist needs to be 1" smaller, how much are you taking off of each side seam