Notch

A notch is a small cut or mark made on the edges of fabric patterns, serving as a precise alignment guide during garment construction to ensure accuracy, symmetry, and clean assembly. At Megaya Bali, notches are added with intention and precision to help tailors match panels correctly, support smooth sewing flow, and prevent misalignment—making them essential for high-quality apparel, multi-panel designs, curved seams, and structured garments.

A notch functions as a tiny but crucial reference point placed on pattern edges or seam allowances. These marks indicate where two pieces of fabric should align when joined, especially along curved areas such as armholes, necklines, waistlines, princess seams, or complex paneling. Notches can also identify left–right orientation, front–back differentiation, grainline directions, fold placement, or key construction checkpoints. Without accurate notches, garments risk shifting, twisting, or losing shape during sewing.

Megaya Bali applies notches according to your tech pack instructions, pattern layout, and construction requirements. While we do not create tech packs, we precisely cut or mark notches based on the specifications you provide—ensuring your garments assemble cleanly, consistently, and professionally from sampling through bulk production.

Our Notch Services Include:
– Edge Alignment Marks: Essential guides placed along armholes, necklines, waist seams, princess seams, and curved joins.

– Precise Cutting or Marking: Clean, visible notches applied without weakening the fabric structure.

– Directional Indicators: Marks for front–back, left–right, fold lines, and grainline orientation.

– Multi-Panel Support: Ensures accuracy for garments with multiple pieces, shaping seams, or engineered construction.

– Pattern-Based Placement: Notches applied exactly according to the measurement and location indicated in your pattern.

– Size-Specific Adjustments: Updated accurately for each size during grading to maintain alignment across all sizes.

– Uniform Execution in Bulk: Consistent notch depth, spacing, and clarity across all pieces in production.

Why Brands Choose Megaya Bali for Precise Notch Application:
– Ensures correct alignment during sewing, reducing assembly errors

– Maintains garment symmetry, shape, and fit accuracy

– Supports smooth construction, especially on curved seams or complex designs

– Improves workflow efficiency for tailors and sewers

– Enhances finishing quality and consistency across batches

– Critical for multi-panel garments, structured pieces, activewear, uniforms, and high-end apparel

At Megaya Bali, notching is treated as a foundational step in garment engineering. Our skilled team ensures every notch is applied cleanly, carefully, and consistently—providing essential guidance for garment assembly and helping your pieces fit together exactly as designed. Whether subtle or highly structured, precise notches support the durability, accuracy, and craftsmanship your brand stands for.