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Add Notch Tool

What it Does​

Adds a notch to a line or curve. A notch is a small triangle that marks a spot on the edge of a pattern piece, so you can match it to the same spot on the piece it will be sewn to. Use this wherever two pieces must line up.

You choose how far along the line the notch goes and which end to measure from. You can add one notch or a double notch.

To learn more about notches, see Pattern Markings & Annotations in the Academy.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Add Notch icon
  2. Select the line or curve that will get the notch, then select Continue. A point shows the middle of the line, which is where the notch goes unless you change it
  3. Enter the Distance from the end of the line to the notch. You can type a number or a formula
  4. Select which end to measure from. The two ends are listed by their point names
  5. Select a single or a double notch
  6. Move the Notch Size slider to change the size of the notch. It starts at the seam allowance width of the line
  7. Select a Style from the list to change the look and color of the notch
  8. Select Other Side to point the notch the other way
  9. Select Preview after each change to see the notch
  10. Select Save to keep the notch or Cancel to abort
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If the distance is longer than the line, a message tells you and no notch is drawn.

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Each notch is drawn in its own layer. The layer name is the line or curve name followed by "Notch". To remove a notch, use the Delete Layer tool in the Layer menu.