I am looking for a french curve that has a space 5/8″ from the outside curve that allows you to draw your sewing line, or vise versa. I saw one last night at a class. The lady who had it said she found it a couple of years ago and has not seen one since. Sure made my life easier using that one instead of the one I have. Does anyone know where I can find one?
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I have Shoben french curve that has 5/8" + a lot more and it's Metric
http://www.sewessential.co.uk/Category.asp?CategoryID=776&NumPerPage=5&Page=1
HiI never imagined that such a thing could be made! I ended up using a sharpie and a ruler to mark a line 5/8" from the edge on inner and outer curves of my various sizes so that I can add seam allowances to patterns that I have traced.Linda
Did you notice that the 6" metal ruler with the moving button is exactly 5/8" wide? It's a great tool to mark seam allowance.
Measuring tapes (those 60" ones for taking body measurements) are also 5/8" wide. They're always easy to find in your sewing room, and you can do curved areas by doing a sequence of dots or dashes.
Oh yes, I forgot about that one. Used on edge it is a good measurement tool curves (necklines, etc.) I have two flexible (rubber, plastic?) measurers but neither of them are 5/8" wide, one is 1/2" and 1 cm on side and the other is centimeters both edges. I work mostly in metric so they do come in handy. When I am making patterns I usually use the 1/2" marker for s/a.
I have one that I purchased at JoAnns not too long ago. I just went to look at it to see who made it, but it is not printed on the item. It is called "A Curve and a Square" and is stubbier than the long French curve ruler. It takes up about 8" X 14" in space and has a side that can be used as a square and the other edge is just like the french curve but a little shorter. What you are interested in... the 5/8" mark is available on both edges. It is see-through plastic with red markings. I would keep looking at notions walls because it is fairly new, but out there and I love it!
Thanks for the information. I am not really good with a french curve. The open grove at the 5/8" mark makes it easy for me to place my markings when pattern fitting a garmet. I am going to Joann's today. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I bought a french curve from Atlanta Thread & Supply. Here's their website:
http://store.atlantathread.com/
Good luck!
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