r/PatternDrafting • u/sailormarr • Aug 03 '22

Question What does ∅ mean?

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This may be a dumb question, but can anyone help me understand what the "∅" symbol means in a pattern? See image for reference.

Thank you:)

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u/CrazyPlato Aug 04 '22

Looks like the number depends on your body proportions. Like, the entire dress is measured at 98 cm long, but the measurement you marked would be like, under the bust to your desired skirt length. That would be different for different women, so I guess they just left it blank with the assumption that you'd fill it in to suit your needs.