Garment & Textile · Construction
Notch
Small V or slit cut into the seam allowance to mark pattern-matching points.
Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US
/nɑʧ/ 🇬🇧 UK/nɒʧ/Definition
Small V or slit cut into the seam allowance to mark pattern-matching points.
Industrialist View
Single notch = front; double = back; triple = centre.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Use sharp snips, max 5 mm deep.
Construction & Use
Critical for princess seams and set-in sleeves.
Related Terms
Pattern Matching, Grain Line