Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Sewing term decoded: THE NOTCH 🔺

A notch is a small marking cut into the seam allowance of your pattern piece. Its job is simple but essential, it tells you exactly where two pieces should meet, which direction a piece should face, or where to ease in fullness.

Skip your notches, and you risk mismatched seams, puckering, or a garment that just doesn't sit right.

Next time you're cutting out a pattern, take the extra few seconds to snip them properly: your finished garment will thank you.

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