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   rekha | Jul 22, 2008 04:32pm | #1

   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

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   LindaG | Jul 24, 2008 04:20am | #4

   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

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   starzoe | Jul 24, 2008 06:09am | #5

   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.

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   Teaf5 | Jul 25, 2008 11:35pm | #6

   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.

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   starzoe | Jul 26, 2008 02:22am | #7

   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.

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   sewelegant | Jul 23, 2008 04:55am | #2

   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!

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   Sue Berg | Jul 23, 2008 04:27pm | #3

   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.

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   PatsyS | Jul 28, 2008 04:10am | #8

   I bought a french curve from Atlanta Thread & Supply.  Here's their website:

   http://store.atlantathread.com/

   Good luck!