Sunday, February 3, 2013

Free Printable Patternmaking Tools

Sorry, about the late post!  I got bombarded with a bunch of sewing requests (alterations, etc...) the past couple weeks.  Also, I am working on a measurement chart.  My drawing skills have gone down hill, so it is taking a bit longer than I want. 

In the mean time, I started on some printable patternmaking tools.  I am working on imperial and metric versions of a right triangle/compass, curve stick, and a french curve.  I have these tools already in my sewing kit, but I thought printable versions would be nice to have in case I lose or break something that I am not able to replace right away.  They are easily portable, as well.

I finished an Imperial Right Triangle/Compass today.  I will keep updating this post as I complete them throughout the week. (Update 02/04/2013: Finished Metric Right Triangle/Compass. 02/05/2013: Finished French Curve. 02/27/2013: Finished Metric & Imperial Hip Curve.)

Imperial Right Triangle & Compass
Metric Right Triangle & Compass
 French Curve
Metric Hip Curve
Imperial Hip Curve
Make sure that your "Page Scaling" is set to "None"
or it will not print at the correct size.
Double check using a ruler.
 Here is a picture demonstrating how to use it as a compass to make a curve or circle.
Here is a picture of what the French Curve looks like.
Metric Hip Curve.
 ~Jam