French curves are very helpful for perfecting curved lines on the pattern. There are different French curves available with a variety of shapes suitable for drafting curves for armholes, necklines, crotched seams, curved dart legs, lapels. My patternmaking instructor recommended using a 17” French curve
(as the one on the image) because, with careful shifting, it can draw all the mentioned shapes and more.
(as the one on the image) because, with careful shifting, it can draw all the mentioned shapes and more. If you need to draw two identical curves on a pattern, make marks on the French curve where you started and stopped drawing the shape. Use pencil (it can be removed easily by rubbing the mark with a finger). Flip or shift the curve to the new location.
Some instructors recommend using the Fashion Ruler
. “It combines the functions of a hip curve, ruler and French curve”, claims the description for one available on Amazon. I, personally, find the French curve to be more versatile, and also own a hip curve
.
. “It combines the functions of a hip curve, ruler and French curve”, claims the description for one available on Amazon. I, personally, find the French curve to be more versatile, and also own a hip curve. P.S. If you missed the original post on Sewing Gadget Mania and the opportunity to win the Little Black Dress Book, read it here.
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