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Dritz

24" Hip Curve Ruler

Name: 24" Hip Curve Ruler
Brand: Dritz
SKU: 846
Price: 21.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The Dritz 24\" Hip Curve Ruler is an essential tool for sewists, pattern makers, and garment designers who need smooth, accurate curves for pattern drafting and alterations. Its extended 24\" length and gentle curvature make it ideal for shaping hip and thigh areas, refining lapels, and blending long seam lines with precision. Whether adjusting commercial patterns or creating custom designs, this ruler helps achieve clean, professional-looking results while providing the control needed for accurate pattern work.

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Pack Size:
Shelf Pack: 3
Case Pack:60

Details

Item Number: 846
Essential tool for pattern drafting, garment alterations, and custom garment design
Creates long, smooth, softly curved lines for accurate pattern shaping and blending
Ideal for shaping hip and thigh areas, refining lapels, and smoothing curved seam lines
Extended 24\" length provides greater control when drafting larger pattern pieces
Helps achieve clean, consistent curves for professional-looking sewing and apparel projects
Perfect for altering commercial patterns, refining fit, and designing custom garments
Suitable for sewists, fashion designers, students, and DIY makers of all skill levels

Usage & Care

Usage Instructions:

Place the ruler on the pattern of the hip and lapel area, and you will see the similarity in the hip curve. When drawing new lines, you shoulld copy this smooth line as much as possible.

Pattern Drafting (A)

Trace your sloper (pattern with no seam allowance) and follow class/book instructions for pattern modification.
To blend the traced line with any add-on shape, line up the ruler to the traced lines and slide it until the ruler edge blends into the intended new line. (A) You may need to slide the ruler more than once, marking only a small section at a time, until your curved pattern line smoothly transitions from the old one to the new one.

Altering Flat Patterns (B)

Place marks on the pattern indicating the position of the new line.
Slide the ruler to an area of the existing pattern that matches the curve. Pivot from the old line until the ruler touches the new arks. Use the ruler to draw a new line, blending the old with the new. (B)
Always mark from the stitching line and add seam allowance after the new line is complete.

Alterations (C)

Fit the garment.
On the wrong side of the fabric mark the pinned fit line.
Follow the pattern drafting instructions above to slide the ruler from the existing stitched seam line to fit marks, until you have a new gracefully curved line. (C)