{"id":32260,"date":"2025-09-24T08:49:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patternlab.london\/home\/?post_type=project&#038;p=32260"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:35:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:35:06","slug":"matching-pattern-notches-pattern-making-in-adobe-illustrator","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/patternlab.london\/home\/project\/matching-pattern-notches-pattern-making-in-adobe-illustrator\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Match Pattern Notches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;670802a5-1661-411d-a6f3-69e2674654b3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; 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In this guide, we&#8217;ll show you two ways to match and mark pattern notches, making your pattern-making process smoother. Whether you&#8217;re working on clothing designs, crafts, or any project requiring precision, these methods can help.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;92398e51-56aa-4d72-bf9f-0a52fee5c239&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c38860e6-2abd-4317-93b9-41f07d78d642&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Traditional Pattern Making Method:<\/h2>\n<p>The first method is the traditional way, similar to using paper. This involves rotating and aligning pattern pieces until the notches match up. It&#8217;s a straightforward approach that mimics the hands-on process of paper pattern making. 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We use the dashed line tool to pinpoint the exact location of notches by measurements. Instead of physically rotating and matching the pieces, you can set specific distances for notches, making this approach much more accurate. This method is particularly useful in digital pattern making, where precision is key to a successful design.<\/p>\n<p>Both techniques have their place in pattern making. The manual method offers a more tactile, intuitive approach, while the dashed line tool provides accuracy and efficiency. Depending on your project and preference, you might find one method more suitable than the other. However, mastering both can greatly enhance your pattern-making skills in Adobe Illustrator, giving you the flexibility to tackle various design challenges with ease.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>New to pattern making in <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/DLkMjzw\/\">Adobe Illustrator?<\/a> Learn the fundamental pattern making techniques with our comprehensive online course. <a href=\"#essential_courses\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;670802a5-1661-411d-a6f3-69e2674654b3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|50px||50px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;100px||100px||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;133px&#8221; background_color_tablet=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_color_phone=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; background_enable_color_tablet=&#8221;on&#8221; background_enable_color_phone=&#8221;on&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;92398e51-56aa-4d72-bf9f-0a52fee5c239&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/patternlab.london\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Dashed-Spacer.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dashed-Spacer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;92398e51-56aa-4d72-bf9f-0a52fee5c239&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c38860e6-2abd-4317-93b9-41f07d78d642&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Essentials for Following Along<\/h1>\n<p>Before we dive in, you\u2019ll need a torso basic block to keep up with this pattern-making project. 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Basic blocks for pattern making.lock, dress basic block, torso basic block, skirt basic block, trouser basic block.&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/designlab.london\/product\/basic-torso-block-waist-shaping-sleeve\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c38860e6-2abd-4317-93b9-41f07d78d642&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Standardized Basic Block<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Start pattern making immediately<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Visit our partner site,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/designlab.london\/\">DesignLab.London<\/a>, for a variety of torso basic blocks available in multiple sizes. These serve as an ideal starting point or base pattern for your pattern-making project. 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