A woven or printed design where bands of colored yarn intersect at right angles, creating a grid of squares and lines. In traditional woven textiles, the pattern is created by arranging the warp and weft threads in specific color sequences. It requires careful cutting and matching at the seams to ensure the geometric lines align perfectly across a garment.
Heard on the job
You need to buy an extra yard of the plaid so we have enough allowance to match the stripes across the side seams.
Insider tip
When cutting plaid, always pin the fabric layers together at the dominant stripe intersections so they do not shift under the shears.