Garment & Textile · Patternmaking

Tool — French Curve

Template for drawing compound curves (armhole, neckline).

Origin

Global

Era

Modern

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Industrialist View

Plastic 40×15 cm. Brands: Alvin, Helix.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Slide along curve, match tangents.

Construction & Use

Essential patternmaking kit.

Related Terms

Hip Curve L-Square

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