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To ensure multi-ply spreading, the end of the last section must ideally finish at the
same position in the fabric pattern where the first section starts (see Fig. 14.12).
If the fabric pattern at the end of the last section does not coincide with the start-
ing position of the fabric pattern in the first section, the length of the marker must be
extended to ensure the same start point for the next ply of fabric as the previous ply
during the spreading process (see Fig. 14.12). This spare fabric will be cut off during
the cutting process.

14.3.5 Fabrics with symmetrical checks
Material with symmetrical checks is defined as patterned material in which the checks
are symmetrical in both vertical and horizontal direction (see Fig. 14.29).
For fabrics with symmetrical checks, the pattern pieces are traditionally positioned
with their grain lines aligned with the direction of the warp. Because the checks are
symmetrical, the pattern pieces for two different sizes can be placed in a marker
in opposite directions to achieve more economical consumption of the fabric (see
Fig. 14.30; sizes 38 and 40).
Large symmetrical pattern pieces are positioned either next to each other or follow-
ing each other (see Fig. 14.31; components 4 and 5).

(A)

(B)
Fig. 14.29 Symmetrical checks: pattern with symmetrical checks (A) and fabric sample with
symmetrical checks (B).