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Add Direction Marks Tool

What it Does​

Adds small arrows along a line or curve on every size of a grading set at once. The arrows show which way to sew that seam. Use this when a seam must be stitched in one direction, for example to stop the fabric from stretching or twisting.

To learn more about stitching direction marks, see Pattern Markings & Annotations in the Academy.

How to Use​

  1. Select a pattern set with the Activate Base Pattern tool (only needed once per set)
  2. Activate the tool by clicking the Add Direction Marks icon
  3. Select the line or curve on the base pattern that will get the arrows, then select Continue. The matching line on every size gets the same marks
  4. Move the Arrow Spacing slider to change how many arrows are drawn. A higher number gives more arrows
  5. Move the Arrow Size slider to change the size of the arrows
  6. Select Other Side to turn the arrows the other way. They turn the same way on every size
  7. Select Show All Sizes to check the other sizes. Select Show Base Only to go back
  8. Select Save to keep the arrows or Cancel to abort
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The arrows are drawn in their own layer on each size. The layer name is the line or curve name followed by "Arrow Marks". To remove the arrows, use the Delete Layer tool in the Layer menu.

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If the line cannot be found on a size, the tool lists those sizes and nothing is added to them.