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It’s a remarkable tool for pattern making and sewing patterns with those hard-to-curve shapes. It holds its shape consistently and works well with either straight lines or severe curving. With 30 inches at your fingertips, long consistent straight or curved lines can be drawn with one attempt. Use the flat edge for pencil drawing, and the raised edge for ink. The outer edge on one side is raised for easy ink marking, and the pliant plastic material is easy to hold while tracing curves. No length increments are marked on this ruler, so you’ll need to use it in conjunction with a tape measurer. UK comparable product C-Thru 30-Inch Flexible tool for drawing curves See the latest price for the 18 Inch / 45cm Flexible Bendy Curve here… It rolls up and can be nicely stored in a small box in a drawer or closet shelf. The vinyl casing is brightly colored and contrasts with the ruler markings. Both outside edges are slightly offset and raised to give a precise measuring element for either ink or pencil. The markings mimic that of a straight ruler, so there’s no confusion of what the measurements are. Inches and centimeters are clearly marked just like a regular ruler. Bend it into the curvature you need, hold it in place, and draw or cut around the curve. The width is about ½ inch, so it’s easy to hold, and not too bulky. Lay it on your project, and it creates s consistent arch or set of arches. It starts out straight until you bend it. Get the latest price for the Quint Measuring Systems tool for drawing curves here…Īimed towards more medium-sized projects, this 18-inch flexible ruler lets you get your curves under control. Rather than trying to keep a tape measurer in place, this curve ruler bends to do your bidding. The extended length works well for larger projects since you can make one perfectly contoured curve without needing to reposition the ruler. Inches, centimeters, and millimeters are clearly marked for easy measuring.
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One side of the curve ruler is raised to assist in outlining the curve. Use a wet rag to wipe away pen ink or pencil smudges. Protective plastic covering the lead core makes cleaning it simple. It’s heavy enough to keep its shape while you draw the lines. Measure your ruler against the model ruler, and draw on markings with a fine point Sharpie.The lead core weighs it down to keep it stable as you trace the curve. I happened to misplace my hole punch at this point, so I simply folded it in half and cut out a half circle.Ħ. I decided to round my edge, just because that’s how my “model” ruler was.ĥ. Trim any imperfections along the long edge, and trim it to size.Ĥ. Measure piece of duct tape a couple of inches longer than your ruler.ģ.
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