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A basic pattern shape, drafted to fit a specific set of body measurements without seam allowances or design details, used as the foundation for other patterns; called a sloper in American usage.
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A0 pattern
A version of a PDF sewing pattern formatted to print as a single large sheet at a copy shop, sized to the international A0 paper standard.
Tiling
The task of trimming and taping together the individual letter or A4 sized pages of a home-printed PDF pattern into one complete, full-size sheet.
Beta pattern
An early, not-yet-finalized version of a sewing pattern sent out to testers for feedback before the pattern's official public release.
CB
The abbreviation marked on pattern pieces and fabric for the center back, the vertical line running down the exact middle of the back of a garment.
Cutting line
The outer line marked on a pattern piece indicating exactly where to cut the fabric, positioned beyond the seam line by the width of the seam allowance.
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