THE SEWING DIVAS sewing, design, fashion

March 14, 2007

Pattern draft rulers

Filed under: Els,Pattern Drafting,Tools — Els @ 12:45 pm

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,

plastic ones

The straight metal rulers,

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.

wooden rulers

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.

wooden rulers

The brand name of the wooden rulers is

brand name

 Together with the above wooden ruler set I use the other 3 from beneath very regular.

If anyone is  interested in a set of the wooden rulers, just sent me a mail at  

diva els at hot mail dot com

these 3

I do not own  Fairgate rulers but they seemed the best and are commonly used in the U.S.

118 Comments

  1. 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).

    Comment by Tany — March 14, 2007 @ 1:36 pm

  2. And I’m hooked on just gazing at them. The wooden Seref tools from Turkey are so gorgeous! Thanks, Els!

    Comment by Mary Beth — March 14, 2007 @ 2:33 pm

  3. What a collection. I love tools, especially ones like these that I have never seen before, and that have personal history for you.

    Comment by movinghands — March 14, 2007 @ 6:30 pm

  4. 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!

    Comment by Lorna — March 14, 2007 @ 6:40 pm

  5. 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.

    Comment by J C Sprowls — March 14, 2007 @ 6:42 pm

  6. Els – those tools are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

    Comment by utz — March 15, 2007 @ 6:58 am

  7. 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.

    Comment by gemma — March 15, 2007 @ 8:52 pm

  8. Where did you get the wooden rulers?

    Comment by Susan Claire — March 16, 2007 @ 12:17 am

  9. Susan Claire and Gemma I did sent you an email for the information about the seref rulers.

    Comment by Els — March 17, 2007 @ 9:08 am

  10. Hi Els! May I ask where I can obtain a set of those wooden rulers?

    Comment by Michael — March 18, 2007 @ 6:06 am

  11. 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.

    Comment by Gigi — March 18, 2007 @ 7:56 am

  12. Michael, I did sent you an email with the information how to obtain a set of the wooden rulers.

    Comment by Els — March 18, 2007 @ 9:38 am

    • Hi and thanks for sharing but I would like to know where I can buy those wooden rulers… if is not too much trouble

      Comment by victor — October 15, 2010 @ 2:48 am

      • Victor, I have sent the information by email.

        Comment by Els — October 17, 2010 @ 5:49 pm

  13. 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.

    Comment by Maja — March 18, 2007 @ 4:05 pm

  14. 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.

    Comment by Ann Katzen — March 20, 2007 @ 8:43 am

  15. 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

    Comment by Steve C. — March 25, 2007 @ 10:23 am

  16. 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

    Comment by Kira — April 1, 2007 @ 1:12 pm

  17. Kira, I bought the Seref rulers from a colleague dressmaker who had ordered them in Turkey.

    Comment by Els — April 1, 2007 @ 1:24 pm

  18. 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.

    Comment by Joan Edinboro — April 24, 2007 @ 11:05 am

  19. Please e-mail me the information where to purchase these rulers.

    Comment by Joan Edinboro — April 24, 2007 @ 11:48 am

  20. To Joan Edinboro, I did sent you an email.

    Comment by Els — April 27, 2007 @ 5:50 pm

  21. Hi. Where can I obtain the seref rulers?
    Thank you.

    Comment by parnella — May 5, 2007 @ 2:07 pm

  22. Parnella, I did send you an email with the information.

    Comment by Els — May 6, 2007 @ 10:15 am

  23. Well done nice collection. Rgds Rich

    Comment by Riki — May 13, 2007 @ 2:22 pm

  24. 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.

    Comment by Tim Rumage — May 21, 2007 @ 12:11 am

  25. Tim, I did send you an email with the information.

    Comment by Els — May 22, 2007 @ 5:13 pm

  26. Lovely rulers! I have Fairgates, they serve my purposes pretty well.

    How do you store your rulers?

    Comment by Cherie — June 20, 2007 @ 6:04 am

  27. Oh, and could you tell me how you got your Seref rulers too? Thanks. 😀

    Comment by Cherie — June 20, 2007 @ 6:05 am

  28. 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.

    Comment by Els — June 20, 2007 @ 3:26 pm

  29. 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

    Comment by jean disrud — July 2, 2007 @ 6:53 am

  30. Jean, I did sent you an email with the information.

    Comment by Els — July 2, 2007 @ 5:22 pm

  31. May I have information on how to get a set of those Turkish rulers and curves?

    Thank you!

    Comment by Lisa V — July 14, 2007 @ 4:13 pm

  32. 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”.

    Comment by Els — July 14, 2007 @ 5:11 pm

  33. i really love looking at these pictures. 😀 hope you could share your other patternmaking tools…

    Comment by cherie — August 7, 2007 @ 6:32 pm

  34. Please could you let me know where I could get the wooden rulers from, thanks.

    Comment by Carmen Isaacs — November 21, 2007 @ 2:50 pm

  35. I’d like to add my name to the chorus. Where oh where can I get those wooden rulers?

    Comment by tina — November 26, 2007 @ 11:11 pm

  36. Carmen and Tina I did sent you an email with the information about ordering a set of rulers. I have 2 spare sets left.

    Comment by Els — November 27, 2007 @ 8:00 am

  37. 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 !!

    Comment by tara mooney — November 30, 2007 @ 11:12 am

  38. Lovely tools! Could you kindly email me the info on where I can buy the seref rulers please? Thank you very much!

    Comment by Rowie — December 9, 2007 @ 12:44 pm

  39. Rowie, I did sent you an email with the information.

    Comment by Els — December 9, 2007 @ 7:45 pm

  40. 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

    Comment by Kathy Crawford — December 10, 2007 @ 12:04 am

  41. Kathy, I did sent you the information by email.

    Comment by Els — December 10, 2007 @ 5:37 am

  42. hi,
    i love those ruller too, could you please send me info on where to get them.
    thank you in advance.

    Comment by valerie — December 12, 2007 @ 5:35 am

  43. I would also like information on where to get the rulers. Your collection is beautiful!

    Thank you. Marilyn B.

    Comment by marilyn Borsari — February 8, 2008 @ 9:18 pm

  44. 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.

    Comment by Al. D. — February 21, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

  45. 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

    Comment by LAURA DAVIS — March 9, 2008 @ 5:46 pm

  46. 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

    Comment by Nneka — March 17, 2008 @ 10:27 am

  47. 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.

    Comment by Els — March 30, 2008 @ 5:37 pm

  48. Would you please email info on how to purchase the Cerif rulers from the Turkish tailor? Thank you.

    Karen

    Comment by Karen Daggett — March 31, 2008 @ 12:41 pm

  49. 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!

    Comment by Brendan — April 29, 2008 @ 12:47 pm

  50. 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

    Comment by Els — April 29, 2008 @ 6:04 pm

  51. 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!

    Comment by Brendan — May 1, 2008 @ 2:06 pm

  52. Would you please email info on how to purchase the Cerif rulers from the Turkish tailor? Thank you.

    Comment by francis — May 1, 2008 @ 2:32 pm

  53. Hello, could you tell me how to get the ceref wooden rulers?
    thanks in advance

    Comment by Elisa — May 30, 2008 @ 9:35 am

  54. Elisa, I did sent you an email with the information about the rulers.
    You are now listed on the waitinglist.

    Comment by Els — June 1, 2008 @ 7:13 am

  55. I, too would like more information about the beautiful wooden rulers please. Thanks.

    Comment by Terry — June 15, 2008 @ 1:09 am

  56. Hi Els,

    Thank you for sharing there is this Seref rulers out there. Just like the others here i become interested. I am a beginner in sewing and still looking for tools, i don’t have any curve rulers yet. How much is this seref rulers set to order. thank you and have a good day!

    Mai

    Comment by Mai — July 12, 2008 @ 8:32 am

  57. Hi Els,
    could you please send me some information and purchasing details on the Seref rulers? I too have some rulers and a treasured pair of antique scissors that I inherited from a great uncle who was a tailor and I think these rulers will be great to leave behind to my kids and grandkids someday :). Thanks!

    Comment by Zoe — July 21, 2008 @ 1:46 pm

  58. Zoe, email with information is sent to you.

    Comment by Els — July 21, 2008 @ 6:31 pm

  59. I too am interested in obtaining a set of the wooden Cerif tools. Please send me the contact for ordering a set. Thank you

    Comment by Shirley Sherrod — August 10, 2008 @ 5:37 pm

  60. Hi there and sorry to bother you but could you also email me the address where I can order those wooden Seref tools?

    Thanks, Lamar

    Comment by Lamar Mendiola — August 16, 2008 @ 5:32 pm

  61. I would love information on the wooden tools. I am a professional patternmaker and would love to add these to my collection. Thank you for the information.

    Comment by kim bennett — September 5, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

  62. Hi! I was wondering if there is anyway you can send me information on the wooden Seref tools? It looks beautiful and at the same time very functional. I would love to add it to my collections of tools. Thanks so much.

    Comment by Phylline — October 3, 2008 @ 4:52 pm

  63. I too would like to get information on how to get the wooden rulers if you are still reading these post.

    Comment by shell — December 17, 2008 @ 1:53 am

    • I will sent you some information by email. I have one set available.

      Comment by Els — December 17, 2008 @ 7:40 pm

  64. Hello,
    I am posting because I, too, am curious about the Seref rulers. They are lovely. I have been searching a while for metal or wooden rulers and especially french curves. Can anyone tell me where these rulers are available if they still are? I have quite a dislike of plastic and so I wonder if anyone has ever seen some other kind of french curve. I’ve tried many search words so far. Most I’ve found is expired options. I’m considering Vulcanite, except it became all synthetic after some time – which I’d like to avoid. Thanks!

    Jein Noir I will sent you some information by email. I still have one set available. Els

    Comment by .Jein.Noir. — December 19, 2008 @ 6:50 pm

  65. Hi Els,
    i have enquired in the past about the wooden rulers… just wondering if you have got any available, and the purchase details of the rulers.
    Also do you know of any wooden rulers with ‘cm’ measurements labeled?
    Thank you 🙂

    Comment by Valerie — January 3, 2009 @ 8:02 pm

    • Valerie I have sent you an email. The last set I have can be yours.

      Comment by Els — January 6, 2009 @ 12:59 pm

  66. Hi,

    Was wondering if you still have Seref rulers available for purchase? If so, I’m very interested. Thanks!

    Comment by Joy — January 18, 2009 @ 9:24 am

  67. I have apparently read this too late 😦 I’m online now looking up drafting tools for my new class. I’m planning on getting an imperial Fairgate for school, but want a metric set so I can draft my Mrs. Stylebook and because I just find metric so much easier. Oy. I’m going to check with an Egyptian colleague (who is a former tailor) and see if he’s seen anything similar back home.

    Comment by cidell — January 22, 2009 @ 9:13 am

  68. Am I too late for the rulers?

    Comment by shell — January 23, 2009 @ 10:53 am

  69. Please email info on how to purchase the Cerif rulers from the Turkish tailor? Thank you.

    Comment by Linda Sherman — January 23, 2009 @ 6:51 pm

  70. Shell, your name is added to the waiting list.

    Linda, I have sent you an email with the information.

    Comment by Els — January 23, 2009 @ 9:35 pm

  71. Hi Els,
    Please add me to the waiting list and also if you could let me know the cost. Glad to find another useful blog!
    many thanks,
    E

    Comment by Emma — January 25, 2009 @ 12:00 pm

  72. I would like more information on the Ceref Rulers. I would really like to know how much they cost and where to get them.
    Thank you, Sarah

    Comment by Sarah — February 27, 2009 @ 1:38 pm

    • Hi Sarah, see your mailbox for the information.

      Comment by Els — February 28, 2009 @ 8:11 am

  73. I would like to know more on the Ceref rulers. yhe cost and how to order the set of the rulers. Thanks alot
    melina

    Melina for infomation see your mailbox. Regards Els

    Comment by Melinalai — March 9, 2009 @ 4:12 am

  74. I would also be grateful for information on the Ceref ruler set, how to purchase and the cost.
    Thankyou.

    Gail for information see your mailbox. Regards Els

    Comment by Gail — March 10, 2009 @ 9:02 pm

  75. … please send info about the Ceref ruler set … thanks…L.

    Lorraine see for info in your mailbox.

    Comment by Lorraine Thiesen — April 1, 2009 @ 12:36 pm

  76. I’m hesitant to trouble you, but you have been so patient accomodating all the other requests! Would you please send me info on the Ceref rulers too? Thank you!

    Hana see for info in your mailbox.

    Comment by Hana — April 4, 2009 @ 10:00 pm

  77. Would you mind sending me the information on the Turkish rulers also? Thank you.
    Shayla information is sent to your mailabox.

    Comment by Shayla — April 19, 2009 @ 4:28 am

  78. Hello, I would be very interested in the wooden Turkish rulers as well. I would appreciate the information about them, if it is still possible.
    Thank you,
    Sarah

    Sarah see your mailbox for the information.
    Els

    Comment by Sarah — June 23, 2009 @ 11:58 am

  79. Hi

    I would like to have some information on the Seref rulers. Thanks
    Ernest

    Ernest see your mailbox for the information.

    I have put your name on the waitinglist

    Comment by Ernest — August 5, 2009 @ 12:12 am

  80. […] I’m leaving on Friday and I think I’m going to stop by a local furniture maker and see if he can make the curves out of teak (sastsre, variable, francesca, gota de modisto). I figure it can’t be as much as Atlas Levy sells them for at $95 Yes, totally inspired by Els’ post at the Sewing Divas. […]

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  81. Would you send me the information on the Turkish rulers?

    I am here because of the pingback from Miss Celie’s Pants, but it just happens that I am taking my first college course on Flat pattern design, so these will be a wonderful graduation present….to me!

    Thanks so much….

    Cynthia

    Reply from Els: Cynthia, see your mailbox

    Comment by greytone — August 27, 2009 @ 6:03 pm

  82. Hi Els,

    We corresponded earlier in the year about the wooden rulers. I have since relocated and, in the process, lost access to my former emails. Would you confirm that I’m still on your waiting list, I would still very much like to purchase a set.

    Thanks and kind regards,
    Gail

    Hi Gail confirmation see your mailbox.

    Comment by Gail — September 16, 2009 @ 11:35 pm

  83. Hi,
    If it is not too late would you mind sending me information about the Turkish rulers?
    Thanks

    reply Els information is sent to you via email.

    Comment by Mike — October 20, 2009 @ 9:43 am

  84. ..Hii…
    ..I would be very very grateful
    for Y`r help to obtain the address
    for acquiring the Seref wooden ruler set..
    ..Ciao..&..great site..
    leo..

    Comment by Leo — January 25, 2010 @ 6:46 am

    • Hi Leo see your mailbox for the information about the rulers.

      Comment by Els — January 25, 2010 @ 9:30 am

  85. Hii…
    ..I would be very very grateful
    for Y`r help to obtain the address
    for acquiring good rular set in Canada

    Comment by Beena — January 27, 2010 @ 3:44 pm

    • Hi Beena, see your mailbox for the information about the rulers.

      Comment by Els — January 28, 2010 @ 5:53 am

  86. thanks a lot:

    Comment by Beena — January 27, 2010 @ 3:45 pm

  87. I,too would like to know where the Ceref rulers could be ordered. I just found the website, so thanks in advance.

    M.E. White

    Comment by M.E.White — February 2, 2010 @ 2:19 pm

    • See your mailbox for the information.

      Comment by Els — February 4, 2010 @ 9:38 am

  88. Hello, your collection is wonderful!! I would like to know more about Seref rulers. I can’t find rulers like those here in Spain. If you can help me, I will be very please. Thank you very much, Eva.

    Comment by eva — February 17, 2010 @ 4:15 am

    • Eva, see your mailbox for the information about the rulers.

      Comment by Els — February 17, 2010 @ 9:42 am

  89. Please info on obtaining the wooden rulers.

    Comment by Karen — April 23, 2010 @ 12:09 am

    • Karen,see your mailbox.

      Comment by Els — April 23, 2010 @ 11:47 am

  90. Hi, Can you email me the ordering information for the seref wood rulers and add me to the waitlist?
    Thanks
    -Lekha

    Comment by Lekha — April 24, 2010 @ 7:08 pm

    • Lekha, information is sent to your email.

      Comment by Els — April 25, 2010 @ 7:46 am

  91. Your collection is beautiful and useful! Please send me information on obtaining the wooden rulers, thanks in advance.

    Comment by Angie R — May 29, 2010 @ 11:42 pm

    • Angie see your mailbox for the information.

      Comment by Els — May 30, 2010 @ 5:03 pm

  92. Wow! Your wooden rulers are beautiful! Please send me information about ordering a set. Thank you for sharing the pictures.

    Comment by Cate — June 8, 2010 @ 2:53 pm

  93. Hello! I would appreciate so much if you could tell me where I might be able to get the Seref ruler set that you have pictured in your post. They are beautiful and I can see why they are your favorite. Thank you!

    Susan

    Comment by susan — July 2, 2010 @ 9:29 am

  94. Hi I’m a pattern cutter working in London and would really love to know where I can purchase the Seref ruler set. Thanks

    Comment by Consalvo — September 14, 2010 @ 4:55 pm

    • Hi Consalvo: Els is on vacation and will respond when she returns.
      ~Mary Beth~

      Comment by Mary Beth — September 18, 2010 @ 8:11 am

  95. Hi Mary Beth.
    Thanks for letting me know.

    Comment by Consalvo — September 18, 2010 @ 10:14 am

  96. Hi Els

    Just received my set of rulers and I’m really happy with them and would definitely recommend them to anyone considering purchasing them.

    Thanks

    Consalvo

    Comment by Consalvo — October 6, 2010 @ 5:43 am

    • Thanks Consalvo, I am glad you like them as much as I do.

      Comment by Els — October 6, 2010 @ 6:24 pm

  97. Hi Els,
    I am definitely interested in a set of those Seref Turkish curves. I do a lot of theatrical tailoring and other costume work, and they’d be very useful to me.
    Let me know if they are still available and what you need me to do in order to purchase them.
    Thanks,
    Paul

    Comment by Paul — November 24, 2010 @ 3:09 pm

    • Paul see your mailbox for the information.

      Comment by Els — November 24, 2010 @ 4:22 pm

  98. Please could you let me know if you have any of the wooden pattern cutting curves available to buy and the price. Thank you.

    Comment by Sheefun — November 26, 2010 @ 5:48 am

    • Sheefun see your mailbox for the information.

      Comment by Els — November 27, 2010 @ 9:20 pm

  99. I wonder how much would those Seref rulers cost and if you have a spare set. 🙂

    Comment by Kuanysh — December 8, 2010 @ 12:19 am

    • Kuanysh see your mailbox for the information about the ruler set

      Comment by Els — December 9, 2010 @ 6:53 am

      • Sorry, but I did not get any emails. Does your message go to my email or somewhere else? I am new to this and not sure where to find your message.
        Thanks,
        Kuanysh

        Comment by Kuanysh — December 9, 2010 @ 12:30 pm

      • Kuanysh I sent you an email to your email address, will try again.

        Comment by Els — December 9, 2010 @ 3:03 pm


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