Where to get quality design rulers... - Page 3

> Phae, when I need a long, multiple-directional curve, I simply move my
> French curve so it corresponds to the curve I need. There are so many
> possible planes on the French curve, I just slide it along until it
> matches what I need, flipping it over if necessary.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati
> www.sewstorm.com
>
>
> Phaedrine wrote:
> > Well like I said in my initial post (below), I already tried a flex
> > curve.

> Thanks. I really do appreciate the response. What I need is a couple
> of ruled aluminum Fairgates that will last me awhile. I could use a new
> square too since my DH borrowed mine and got putty all over it. They
> are so much easier to use for pattern drafting because they are ruled on
> both sides and that helps with precise placement. I have a vary-form
> (it's great!) and was just looking for a decent price on some other
> designer curves. Atlas Levy charges and arm and a leg for them. But
> that might be the "rule" rather than the exception.
>
> Phae
>
>

> The Vari-Form is what I use, too. I can't imagine how I got along
> without it; it has just the right hip curve, and the ends are just right
> for armscye, neckline, and crotch curves, using my slide method.
>
> The one thing I don't have is a T-square, but my cutting table mat is
> gridded, which works well with clear rulers. My 30" clear ruler is the
> one that gets the most use. It's 5" wide, and has a lip on the end that
> is handy to hook on the edge of the cutting mat. And anyway, I use
> patterndrafting software now, and rarely need to draft anything
> clothing! :)

> Phaedrine wrote:
> > Thanks. I really do appreciate the response. What I need is a couple
> > of ruled aluminum Fairgates that will last me awhile. I could use a new
> > square too since my DH borrowed mine and got putty all over it. They
> > are so much easier to use for pattern drafting because they are ruled on
> > both sides and that helps with precise placement. I have a vary-form
> > (it's great!) and was just looking for a decent price on some other
> > designer curves. Atlas Levy charges and arm and a leg for them. But
> > that might be the "rule" rather than the exception.

> The "square" I was referring to is a ruled right angle aluminum square
> similar to the kind carpenters use--- not a T-square. It comes in very
> handy for all kinds of thing. I've been getting by with a 20" triangle
> but, of course, it's not ruled and isn't quite as useful.
>
> I first learned to draw professionally with pen & ink on vellum & mylar.
> And though I later learned CAD as well, I prefer to draft/alter patterns
> by hand because it's the quickest, easiest way for me. Frankly, I do
> most of my pattern alterations right on my cutting table grid. But when
> I really need to start from scratch or I have a large project, I have a
> full size drawing table back from my college days. It's an old oak
> antique beauty that dates from the turn of the century--- the kind you
> most certainly would have seen in Frank Lloyd Wright's studio. My
> father's company was getting rid of them and I was lucky enough to get
> one for free. I bought a Mayline straightedge for it and it still works
> great even after so many years and a few long distance moves. After
> using CAD, the home pattern software seems very limited to me, though I
> haven't really checked it out thoroughly for maybe a year or so.
>
> Phae
>
>
>> The Vari-Form is what I use, too. I can't imagine how I got along
>> without it; it has just the right hip curve, and the ends are just right
>> for armscye, neckline, and crotch curves, using my slide method.
>> The one thing I don't have is a T-square, but my cutting table mat is
>> gridded, which works well with clear rulers. My 30" clear ruler is the
>> one that gets the most use. It's 5" wide, and has a lip on the end that
>> is handy to hook on the edge of the cutting mat. And anyway, I use
>> patterndrafting software now, and rarely need to draft anything
>> clothing! :)
>
>> Phaedrine wrote:
>>> Thanks. I really do appreciate the response. What I need is a couple
>>> of ruled aluminum Fairgates that will last me awhile. I could use a new
>>> square too since my DH borrowed mine and got putty all over it. They
>>> are so much easier to use for pattern drafting because they are ruled on
>>> both sides and that helps with precise placement. I have a vary-form
>>> (it's great!) and was just looking for a decent price on some other
>>> designer curves. Atlas Levy charges and arm and a leg for them. But
>>> that might be the "rule" rather than the exception.
>

> Phae, look at the Fairgate Rule site; they have what are talking about,
> in several sizes:
>
> http://www.fairgate.com/catalog.cfm?lang=eng
>
> Again, NAYY
>
> Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati
> www.sewstorm.com