#sambol key tailored pattern
1-Stretch
2- Ease
3- Gather
4-Line fabric– arrow show line fabric
4- Pleat symbol– Position pleat in direction of arrow
5-Button and Buttonhole Marking: These are two different symbols but one goes with the other. The button marking looks like a round button and the buttonhole marking is usually a straight line with perpendicular notches on either end (and should be true to size
6-Eyelet- Hand sew eyelet or sewing machine – metal eyelet
Openings – Openings are marked with a pair of scissors.
7- Fold line– On the pattern drawing this broken line means that the pattern piece has to be cut on a fold here. This symbol represents the edge piece of fabric that is aligned with the fold. The line indicates the fold. The fold should not be cut as that would cause problems when you try to attach this piece of fabric with the other half of the piece
8- The same numbers. Show where pattern pieces need to be sewn together. Math pieces with the same numbers.
9-Darts: Related to the dots, squares, and triangles, this symbol is often shown as a V shape with a dashed straight line coming from the center of the V point and out. This marks where to fold and stitch the piece for curves, allowing fit for a body
Zipper Marking: Usually shown as a straight line with an arrow on either side at opposite sides pointing to the line. This symbol is only used if the garment you are sewing includes a zipper