{"id":3754,"date":"2023-03-21T16:40:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T15:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/?p=3754"},"modified":"2023-03-21T16:40:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T15:40:15","slug":"what-are-the-little-arrows-on-sewing-patterns-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/what-are-the-little-arrows-on-sewing-patterns-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the little arrows on sewing patterns mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"

These little arrows are called notchings, and they indicate where to line up two pieces of fabric when you’re sewing them together. The notchings help you keep everything aligned so that your seams are nice and straight.<\/p>\n

The arrows on sewing patterns typically mark the beginning and end of a seam.<\/p>\n

What do the arrows on pattern pieces mean? <\/h2>\n

The grain line is the direction of the fabric’s threads. The grain line arrow on a sewing pattern shows you the direction of the fabric’s grain. When you cut out a pattern piece, you want to make sure the grain line arrow is parallel to the fabric’s selvage (the finished edge of the fabric).<\/p>\n

Notches are important symbols in sewing that represent matching seamlines. Often, one diamond\/triangle indicates the front of the sewing piece, two diamonds\/triangles indicate the back of the piece, and three diamonds\/triangles indicate another place on the garment. By following the notches, you can be sure that your garment will fit together perfectly.<\/p>\n

What are the pattern symbols <\/h3>\n