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(A) (B)

(C)

Fig. 14.32 Asymmetrical checks: with vertical symmetry (A), horizontal symmetry (B), and
without symmetry at all (C).

If the fabric has an asymmetrical check pattern, the direction of the checks in a
garment has to be established from the sample for the style.
To achieve symmetry in the appearance of right and left equivalent components in
a garment is feasible only in those fabrics that have one symmetrical axis (vertical or
horizontal symmetry axis). In this case, if the fabric does not have a nap, pile, or sheen,
the pattern pieces for the symmetrical components have to be placed onto the fabric in
opposite directions (see Fig. 14.33).
If the checks in a fabric do not have any symmetry, a symmetrical pattern on sym-
metrical components cannot be obtained. In this case, it is not necessary for all the
pattern pieces for all the sizes to be aligned in the same direction, but the pattern pieces
for each single garment size must be placed in the same direction and coordinate with
the horizontal and vertical lines in the checks (see Fig. 14.34).
A marker produced for two garment sizes with pattern pieces placed in opposite
directions often provides much more economical fabric consumption.
The centre line of the main components is positioned on the visually most accented
part of the checks (see Fig. 14.3).