What does fold line mean?

Fold line. The folded edge of the fabric or the mark on a pattern piece which indicates where it should be positioned on the fabric.

What does on the fold mean in sewing?

I have scribbled out a real generic pattern piece that says on one side, “cut on fold”. So you’ll have to fold your fabric in half, and line up that edge of the pattern piece along the fold. Then cut around that pattern piece, except for the side that’s on the fold.

What does it mean when a pattern says cut 2 on fold?

If your pattern says to “Cut 2”, you’ll want to fold your fabric half with your selvages together.

What are the symbols of pattern?

It’s important to note, however, that each pattern company may feature slightly different symbols – but they should follow similarly to the ones below.

• Grain Line.
• Fold Line.
• Centre Front or Back.
• Cutting Line.
• Stitching Line.
• Seam Allowance Marking.
• Adjustment Line.
• Notches.

What is cut 1 on fold?

– “Place on fold” or “Cut 1 on fold” → Line up the fold edge indicated on the pattern with the fold of the fabric. You’ll end up cutting one symmetrical piece of fabric from a pattern piece which corresponds to half. So in this example, you’d cut two pieces in fabric and two matching pieces in interfacing.

What does cut 1 on fold of fabric mean?

– “Place on fold” or “Cut 1 on fold” → Line up the fold edge indicated on the pattern with the fold of the fabric. You’ll end up cutting one symmetrical piece of fabric from a pattern piece which corresponds to half.

What line in the pattern is marked by short broken lines?

When a pattern shows a short dashed line beside a short solid line (or two short solid lines) with an arrow pointing from one to the other, it’s indicating where to fold pleats. Pinch and fold the fabric in the direction of the arrow, then pin or baste it in place.

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