Name: ____________________________ Hour: ___________ Pts: ____

Symbol Syntax

Directions: On the line below, write the meaning of the pattern symbols used for laying
out, cutting and marking your fabric.

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________

6. ______________________________________________

7. ______________________________________________

8. ______________________________________________

9. ______________________________________________

10. ______________________________________________

11. ______________________________________________

12. What is a selvage?

13. Why should you preshrink your fabric before cutting it

out?

14. What do the terms nap or directional design mean you

should do when laying out?

15. What is the difference between lengthwise and crosswise

grain?