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pattern 
Paper template used to cut the various pieces of a garment.
dart 
Symbol indicating the position and width of the fold on the inside of the fabric that makes the garment snugger.
notch 
Marking used to precisely match pieces that go together.
fold line 
Marking indicating that the pattern must be placed on the folded edge of the fabric and in the grain direction.
hemline 
Line indicating where to fold the fabric to create the bottom of a garment.
zipper line 
Line indicating where to position the zipper.
lengthwise grain 
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 
Double line indicating where to adjust the length of the piece of fabric to suit the person who will wear the garment.
seam allowance 
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 
Sewing mark indicating an area that requires special attention.
seam line 
Line indicating where to sew a seam.
cutting line 
Line indicating where to cut the fabric.