Natural Fibers

Any fiber that comes from a natural source and needs a minimum of processing to create yarns for textile production. The most common categories are: animal - silk, (wool, hair) and fur); vegetable - cotton, linen, ramie.

Notches

Cut-in markings on the pattern piece or “sloper” indicating matching points to facilitate sewing seams, seam allowances, easing or gathering and creating pattern/fabric (markers) layouts for cutting.