Add Measurement Text Tool

What it Does

Writes the length of a line or curve on your pattern as text. Use this to show a length, such as an armhole or a neckline, so you can check it against the piece it sews to. If you select more than one line or curve, the tool adds their lengths together and shows one total, with the names of the lines.

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

tip

To measure along an edge made of several pieces, such as an armhole, select all the connected lines and curves.

How to Use

1. Activate the tool by selecting the Add Measurement Text icon
2. Select one or more lines and curves to measure
3. Select Continue
4. Click in the workspace where the text should go. Click again to move it
5. Select Continue. The text is added to your pattern
6. Move the Rotation slider to turn the text if you want
7. Select Save to keep the text or Cancel to abort

warning

The text does not update if you change the pattern later. Add it at the end of your drafting.