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Terminology related to pattern construction:

Grain: the direction in which the yarn is woven or knit (lengthwise grain or warp, crosswise grain or weft)

Selvedge: the narrow, firmly woven, and finished strip on both lengthwise grain edges of the woven fabrics.

Muslin: a plain woven grey fabric made from bleached or unbleached corded yarns in variety of weights.

Bowing: condition of fabric that is off grain due to yarns not at true right angle with each other.

Pattern Grading: proportionally increasing or decreasing the size or shape of an original pattern within a give size range.

Land Marks: designated points around the body that corresponds with those of the form.

Dart: a wedge shape cut out in a pattern used as a means of controlling the fit of the garment. It has legs, intakes and points.

Ease: the even distribution of fullness without forming gathers.

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