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   starzoe | Aug 27, 2009 07:50pm | #1

   The items you mention should be available at any decent-sized fabric store. Phone around to find one who does carry such things.

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   olivetree62 | Aug 31, 2009 07:57pm | #3

   Thank you for taking your time to answer. However, in my area the only large and well stocked fabric store is a JoAnn's. They do not carry any of the items I am looking for.

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   starzoe | Aug 31, 2009 08:22pm | #4

   Thank goodness I don't have to rely on JoAnns! We don't have JoAnn in Canada and our pickings here have become increasingly slim as well. Is there a store in your area that caters to artists? It may be worthwhile to see what they carry. A lot of art supply stores have craft items - french curves are not only used by sewers.

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   SewistKitty | Aug 31, 2009 09:16pm | #5

   Vogue Fabrics is another reliable online site that carries these tools.
   Kathy

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   olivetree62 | Aug 31, 2009 10:00pm | #7

   Thank you very much for your reply. I checked out Vogue Fabrics online store and see that they have a pattern making kit with all the tools in one package. Thanks for helping me find what I was looking for.

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   Ckbklady | Sep 01, 2009 03:18am | #8

   Oooh - as you say that I'm thinking what a terrific stocking stuffer a drafting kit would be. Maybe a bit big and lavish for a stocking - maybe as a stand-alone gift. If only I had someone to give one too!

   Oh, NO! I'm already in holiday mode - yikes, and it's not even Labor Day!

   Ckbklady

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   SewistKitty | Sep 01, 2009 09:09am | #9

   You are so welcome. This site is very safe and reliable according to other sewing friends. Actually I have purchased top quality muslin from them several years ago.
   Kathy

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   beo | Aug 30, 2009 11:31pm | #2

   B. Black & Sons in Los Angeles is brick and mortar store and also can be found online.  I've ordered from them several times.

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   olivetree62 | Aug 31, 2009 09:52pm | #6

   Thank you for your very helpful information. I did go online and took a look at the B. Black and Sons website. They do have everything I am looking for. Thanks again.

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   kelker | Sep 02, 2009 11:45pm | #10

   We have several Hancock & Joann's in my metro area, however, non have these items - which really surprised me.  I did, however, find the hip curve at Hobby Lobby in the art section and the large french curve in a local university book store.  This university happens to teach fashion design and patternmaking.  Note: there is a size difference in a french curve for patternmaking and a french curve for art.