Pattern draft rulers March 14, 2007
Like any patternmaker I use different rulers for drafting a pattern, most rulers have a different shape which I can use for a specific task.
The plastic curved and straight ones,
The straight metal rulers,
The dark brown wooden ruler at the top is a ruler used for pattern drafting men’s wear which belonged to my grandfather who was a tailor.
My most used and favourite is a set of wooden rulers made in Turkey I am hooked on these.I bought this set from a Turkish tailor who lives in The Netherlands.
The brand name of the wooden rulers is
Together with the above wooden ruler set I use the other 3 from beneath very regular.
I do not own Fairgate rulers but they seemed the best and are commonly used in the U.S.
Thanks for another useful insight, this time on measuring tools for patternmaking! Those wooden rulers seem great; I’ve never seen anything like that before. I own some plastic rulers,among them a special plastic Singer ruler for patternmaking. I also use a flexible ruler (mostly to check the armscye vs. sleeve cap measurement on commercial patterns).
And I’m hooked on just gazing at them. The wooden Seref tools from Turkey are so gorgeous! Thanks, Els!
What a collection. I love tools, especially ones like these that I have never seen before, and that have personal history for you.
I love that Seref set as well. Who says that tools can’t be beautiful to look at as well as use? You are very lucky to have family pieces as well. Just think what tales those rulers could tell if they coudl talk!
Thanks, Els for sharing your tools. I especially like that set of Turkish rules.
Myself, I use the Fairgate series because I bought them while in school. But, I also use a C-Thru product known as “shipmakers curves”. They are clear plastic with similar shapes to the Turkish ones you displayed.
Els - those tools are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
How can I order a set of the wooden curves?
I have Fairgate’s rulers and love love love the Fairgate Fashion Form. A very precise and well cut curve and much easier to use than that M.Müller&Sohn combi form, although the M.M&S L-square is essential in patternmaking. The Fashion Form also has a ‘tight’ french curve at one end for armholes and necklines.
Another piece I can’t do without is the right-angled triangle, 30cm, with the grip handle. The kids use it in school. It is the best for squaring off lines.
It is interesting to see what others use. Now please tell me where I can obtain a set of those Turkish wooden curves.
Where did you get the wooden rulers?
Susan Claire and Gemma I did sent you an email for the information about the seref rulers.
Hi Els! May I ask where I can obtain a set of those wooden rulers?
Oh wow, those Turkish rulers are amazing and how nice that you have one of your grandfather’s rulers. I have two of my grandmother’s metric measuring tapes and think of her every time I use them.
Michael, I did sent you an email with the information how to obtain a set of the wooden rulers.
Wow! I have a few pattern making rulers, but your collection is amazing! Could you please e-mail me the info on where to obtain the Seref rulers? Thank you in advance
And thank you for sharing all your wonderful tools.
Hi! This is a lovely post. People often don’t know what tools they should be using or where to find them. I, too, would love to know where to buy the beautiful Turkish wooden curves. Thank you.
Hi:
Could you tell me where you found the Seref wooden rulers? My daughter is interested in going to fashion design school, and I would like to get her a set of nice tools as a gift.
Many thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Steve Carleton
Els,
May I also get information regarding the Seref Wooden Rulers? I love items like this that are well made with care … isn’t that why we all sew?
Thank you for sharing,
Kira
Kira, I bought the Seref rulers from a colleague dressmaker who had ordered them in Turkey.
Hello:
Could you please tell me where I can buy the wooden rulers made in Turkey. I have looked everywhere and I cannot find them. I am intrested in finding the Tailor’s square ruler in wood.
Thank for sending the information.
Please e-mail me the information where to purchase these rulers.
To Joan Edinboro, I did sent you an email.
Hi. Where can I obtain the seref rulers?
Thank you.
Parnella, I did send you an email with the information.
Well done nice collection. Rgds Rich
Could you please send information on how to order the seref rulers? I teach at an Art and Design College and would love to have them for class. Thank you.
Tim, I did send you an email with the information.
Lovely rulers! I have Fairgates, they serve my purposes pretty well.
How do you store your rulers?
Oh, and could you tell me how you got your Seref rulers too? Thanks.
Cherie, I store my rulers in a bin.
I can order those Ceref rulers for you.I will sent you a mail with the information.
Wow, those Ceref rulers, please also send me the info. I sew for a very upscale shop, one of a kind and am always adjusting patterns for clients, these sound like a joy even if you just frame them! thanks Jean
Jean, I did sent you an email with the information.
May I have information on how to get a set of those Turkish rulers and curves?
Thank you!
Hi Lisa , I did sent you an email with the information about the rulers but the email returned with the notification:”The following address had delivery problems
Permanent Failure: 551_not_our_customer”
Please sent me an email using your correct email address, you can find my email address at “about the divas”.
i really love looking at these pictures.
hope you could share your other patternmaking tools…
Please could you let me know where I could get the wooden rulers from, thanks.
I’d like to add my name to the chorus. Where oh where can I get those wooden rulers?
Carmen and Tina I did sent you an email with the information about ordering a set of rulers. I have 2 spare sets left.
your collection is really beautiful, Could you please e-mail me the info on where to obtain the Seref rulers? thank you for sharing your tools and information and I hope this isnt too annoying !!
Lovely tools! Could you kindly email me the info on where I can buy the seref rulers please? Thank you very much!
Rowie, I did sent you an email with the information.
Els, I just saw your detailed article about the rulers that you used for sewing. Do you have any info. about where I can purchase the Ceref rulers? I appreciate any help that you can offer.
Kathy
Kathy, I did sent you the information by email.
hi,
i love those ruller too, could you please send me info on where to get them.
thank you in advance.
I would also like information on where to get the rulers. Your collection is beautiful!
Thank you. Marilyn B.
The wooden rulers are beautiful. I have some that are similiar that were given to me many years ago from an uncle, who was a tailor. I have 30 years experience as an upholsterer and do custom and original interiors for customers who have spent $100,000.oo (+,+,+!) on a vehicle’s restoration or rodification. Most of the interiors I do are one-off creations and I use my uncles rulers almost continuously. A set of those ‘turkish delights’ would be a great addition to my tool box! Where-o-where can a set be obtained? Thank You. Al. D.
I love your collection. Couls you please send me the info on the seref rulers as well. I am obsessed with them I have shown your blog to everyone, just so they can look at them…we are all entranced. Thank you,
Laura
Els,
Can you please send me info on where to get the Seref rulers. I have a set of the Fairgates, but would love to add to my collection of tools!
Thanks,
Nneka
Valerie ,Marilyn Borsari, Al. D., Laura Davis, Nneka, I did sent you an email with the information about the Ceref rulers.
Last week I have ordered 6 more sets of the Ceref rulers so if you want a set I can put you on the waitinglist.
Would you please email info on how to purchase the Cerif rulers from the Turkish tailor? Thank you.
Karen
I was wondering if anyone happens to know how to get metric rulers for drafting slopers? metal etc wood. Long as I can use them I’m happy LOL . I have rulers in US measurements from school. Books I recently ordered for drafting menswear and one on children’s are in metric measurements. Kind of hard to use with US measuring tools.
Does anyone knows of books on menswear in US measurement that would be helpful as well since they are extremely hard to find. I have older ones from the 1970 that I came across but they are very vague and hard to understand when drafting slopers. THANKS!
Brenda,
Fairgate rulers ( metal) are also in metric , you can buy a kit which has 4 rulers and a booklet how to use them.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp10495.html
There are some patterndrafting books for mens wear but I do not know if they use US measurements ( inches)
Fundamentals of Men’s Fashion Design: A Guide to Tailored Clothes by Masaaki Kawashima
The Practical Guide To Patternmaking For Fashion Designers: Menswear by Lori A. Knowles
Els:
I already have an older print by Masaaki. The way that is written is a bit confusing. I have some sloper experience but need to take more classes so I’m sure that has something to do with it. I’ve never done pants before etc. The other book looks like something that may be up my ally. Thanks for the advice!
Would you please email info on how to purchase the Cerif rulers from the Turkish tailor? Thank you.
Hello, could you tell me how to get the ceref wooden rulers?
thanks in advance
Elisa, I did sent you an email with the information about the rulers.
You are now listed on the waitinglist.
I, too would like more information about the beautiful wooden rulers please. Thanks.