direction a set of markings which identifies the up down direction of the fabric 9 on a fabric having a decorative pattern a set of markings which identifies the position and or the repeat of the decorative pattern 10 on a fabric having two selvedges a set of lengthwise straight of grain markings which identify fabric widths perpendicular to a selvedge at least one of the markings identifying a position halfway across the width or a position quarter way across the width or a position one third way across the width and 11 on a fabric having two selvedges a set of markings which i are on at least one of the selvedges ii identify fabric length along one of the selvedges and iii are sequentially numbered for example in some embodiments the fabric has a first side having a decorative pattern thereon and an opposite second side and the procedure map comprises a set of markings which i is visible only on the second side and ii identifies one or both of a the position of the decorative pattern and b the repeat of the decorative pattern the markings are optionally such that they can be easily removed after they have served their purpose for example they can be composed of an easily washable dye or a reactive dye the markings are optionally visible only on one surface of a fabric for example on the u201c back u201d side of the fabric e g on the opposite side of a fabric comprising a decorative pattern intended.