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CURVES

Fairgate curves are precision manufactured of rugged, yet light-weight aluminum that resists breaking. Even with daily use or under severe conditions, they will provide a life-time of service.

Fairgate curves are essential tools for fashion designers and patternmakers. The Curve Stick is used to develope and draw lapel, elbow, skirt, trouser or any special contours. The Vary Form Curve draws a wide range of curves by simply turning. It is especially useful to the patternmaker in drawing arm holes, sleeve caps, necklines, collars and in adjusting waist and crotch fit of garments.

Fairgate curves are also excellent for graphic artists, illustrators or others who need to draw or cut smooth, curved lines. The Vary Form Curve alone nearly replaces a full set of French curves.

CURVE STICKS

The most popular contour. Used for lapel, elbow, skirt, slack, trouser, or anywhere a special contour is needed. Calibrated one edge, two sides.
No. Length Calibrations (both sides)    
11-124 24" 8ths   Add to cart
11-260 60cm 1/2cm   Add to cart

VARY FORM CURVES

Draws a wide range of curves by simply turning. Practically replaces a set of French curves. Indispensible to the pattern maker and graphic artist.

Calibrated one edge, two sides.

No. Length Calibrations    
12-112R 12" 8ths   Add to cart
12-118 18" 8ths   Add to cart
12-124 24" 8ths   Add to cart
12-232R 32cm 1/2cm   Add to cart
12-248 48cm 1/2cm   Add to cart
12-260 60cm 1/2cm   Add to cart

 

FASHION DESIGN KITS

Fairgate manufactures a kit to meet the needs of everyone in the fashion design industry from beginning student to seasoned professional. Each kit contains a selection of hard tempered aluminum tools and the book A Guide to Patternmaking. "Carryall" kits include an attractive portfollio type case with ample room for all tools plus fabrics, drawings, and patterns -- great for travel to and from the classroom or office.

Each product lists the contents of each Fashion Design Kit.

NO. 15-100 FASHION DESIGNER'S CARRYALL

Nine tools and book in rugged vinyl zippered case.

No. Product   Add to cart
11-124 24" Curve Stick    
12-112R 12" Modified Vary Form Curve    
12-124 24" Vary Form Curve    
14-102 12" x 2" Cuff Width Rule    
14-500 Book: "A Guide to Patternmaking"    
23-112 12" Center-Finding Rule    
50-124 14" x 24" Designer's L-Square    
50-147 Half-Size L-Square    
N/A Carrying Case    
N/A English-Metric Tape Measure    
N/A Awl    
N/A Pencil Compass    



NO. 15-200 METRIC DESIGNER'S CARRYALL

Nine tools and book in rugged vinyl zippered case.

No. Product   Add to cart
11-260 60cm Curve Stick    
12-232R 32cm Modified Vary Form Curve    
12-260 60cm Vary Form Curve    
14-500 Book: "A Guide to Patternmaking"    
21-230 30cm Rule    
23-246 46cm Center-Finding Rule    
50-235 355mm x 615mm Designer's L-Square    
50-247 Metric Half-Size L-Square    
N/A Carrying Case    
N/A English/Metric Tape Measure    
N/A Awl    
N/A Pencil Compass    



NO. 15-101 DESIGNER'S ECONOMY CARRYALL

Four tools and book in rugged vinyl zippered case.

No. Product   Add to cart
11-124 24" Curve Stick    
12-112R 12" Modified Vary Form Curve    
12-124 24" Vary Form Curve    
14-500 Book: "A Guide to Patternmaking"    
50-124 14" x 24" Designer's L-Square    
N/A Carrying Case    


NO. 15-201 METRIC ECONOMY CARRYALL

Four tools and book in rugged vinyl zippered case.

No. Product   Add to cart
11-260 60cm Curve Stick    
12-232R 32cm Modified Vary Form Curve    
12-260 60cm Vary Form Curve    
14-500 Book: "A Guide to Patternmaking"    
50-235 355mm x 615mm Designer's L-Square    
N/A Carrying Case    


NO. 15-102 FASHION DESIGNER'S KIT

Four tools and book.

No. Product   Add to cart
11-124 24" Curve Stick    
12-112R 12" Modified Vary Form Curve    
14-500 Book: "A Guide to Patternmaking"    
50-124 14" x 24" Designer's L-Square    
91-318 18" Transparent English/Metric Graph Rule    


NO. 15-202 METRIC DESIGNER'S KIT


Four tools and book.
No. Product Add to cart
11-260 60cm Curve Stick    
12-232R 32cm Modified Vary Form Curve    
14-500 Book: "A Guide to Patternmaking"    
50-235 355mm x 615mm Designer's L-Square    
91-318 18" Transparent English/Metric Graph Rule    

 

L-SQUARES

Fairgate L-squares are essential instruments for fashion designers, picture framers, and artists. These sturdy aluminum tools will provide a lifetime of services, yet they are lightweight and easy to handle. Precision incrementation and clear, easy to read numerals help assure consistent, accurate results.


DESIGNER'S L-SQUARES (TAILOR SQUARES)

Used by fashion designers to transfer tape measurement of human figure to flat patterns. Wide range of calibrations assist in making all measurements required for wearing apparel. English and metric models available.

Each arm calibrated two edges, two sides (except 50-324, calibrated outer edges only).


No. Arm Lengths Calibrations
Long Arm
Calibrations
Short Arm
   
50-108 16" x 8" Inches in 8ths, Inches in 24ths, 12ths, 6ths, 3rds, 2/3rds. Inches in 8ths on reverse. Inches in 8ths. Inches in 32nds, 16ths, 8ths, 4ths, halves. Inches in 8ths on reverse.   Add to cart
50-120 20" x 12" Inches in 8ths, Inches in 24ths, 12ths, 6ths, 3rds, 2/3rds. Inches in 8ths on reverse. Inches in 8ths. Inches in 32nds, 16ths, 8ths, 4ths, halves. Inches in 8ths on reverse.   Add to cart
50-124 24" x 14" Inches in 8ths. Inches in 24ths, 12ths, 6ths, 3rds, 2/3rds. Inches in 8ths on reverse. Inches in 8ths. Inches in 32nds, 16ths, 8ths, 4ths, halves. Inches in 8ths on reverse.   Add to cart
50-235 615mm x 355mm Centimeters. Centimeters in 24ths, 12ths, 6ths, 3rds, 2/3rds. Centimeters in mm's on reverse. Centimeters. Centimeters in 32nds, 16ths, 8ths, 4ths, halves. Centimeters in mm's on reverse.   Add to cart

HALF-SIZE L-SQUARES

Allows designers to work in half scale. English and metric models available.

Each arm calibrated two edges, two sides.


No. Arm Lengths Calibrations    
50-147 12" x 6" Complete half-scale version of standard English Designer's L-square #50-120.   Add to cart
50-247 30cm x 15cm Complete half-scale version of standard Metric Designer's L-square #50-235. Add to cart

 

PLASTIC INSTRUMENTS

FASHION FORM 3-IN-1 RULE

This unique, cast-acrylic tool combines the functions of a ruler, hip curve, and French curve. Perfect for laying out lapel, elbow, skirt, slack, trouser, and other special contours. Also allows drawing a wide range of tighter curves by simply turning the tool. Incoproates a ruler and 1/8" grid for straight-line drawing. Designed for the fashion industry, but equally useful to all artists and draftsmen.

Overall length: 24". Calibrated in inches to 1/8th along curved and straight edges.


No.    
10-128   Add to cart



FRENCH CURVE SET

Three-piece set allows artists, designers, patternmakers, modelmakers, hobbyists, and others to draw a nearly infinite variety of curves quickly and easily. Crystal-clear plastic is ideal for use on lightboxes and with CAD equipment. Economical enough for students, accurate enough for professionals.

No.    
10-000   Add to cart

 


RULES & SCALES

Fairgate rules and scales are manufactured from the highest quality hard, tempered aluminum to provide years of reliable service. These precision tools resist breaking and they are light for comfortable use and easy portability. Fairgate rules and scales meet the highest standards of accuracy and feature easy-to-read calibrations and smooth, true edges. All rules of 144" or less are of one-piece construction. Choose from a huge selection of over 350 stock items or let Fairgate's skilled technicians design and manufacture a custom rule to suit your specific needs.


CENTER-FINDING RULES - ENGLISH

Zero-point in center of rule with increments to left and right. Allows quick location of center between any two points. Especially useful in picture matting, forms creation and for locating button holes and pleats in pattern making. Faster than using dividers and eliminates guesswork. Bottom edge is a standard rule. Calibrated two edges, one side.

No. Length x Width Calibrations    
23-106 6" x 3/4" 16ths, 32nds   Add to cart
23-112 12" x 1-3/4" 16ths, 32nds   Add to cart
23-118 18" x 1-3/4" 16ths, 32nds   Add to cart
23-124 24" x 1-3/4" 16ths, 32nds   Add to cart
23-136 36" x 1-3/4" 16ths, 32nds   Add to cart
23-148 48" x 1-3/4" 16ths, 32nds   Add to cart


CUFF WIDTH MARKING RULES

An essential t ool for anyone in the fashion industry. Automatically gives accurate widths and lengths for any straight line cuffs.

Calibrated two edges, one side.


No. Length x Width Calibrations    
14-100 12" x 1-1/4" 8ths, 16ths   Add to cart
14-101 12" x 1-1/2" 8ths, 16ths   Add to cart
14-102 12" x 2" 8ths, 16ths   Add to cart
14-111 12" x 1-3/4" 8ths, 16ths   Add to cart

 

HEAVY-DUTY T-SQUARES

Heavy gauge aluminum, wide blade and full 14" head combine to make a tool that withstands the toughest use. Blade calibrated two edges, one side; head calibrated left and right from center point, bottom edge, one side.

No. Blade Length x Width Calibrations (Blade) Calibrations (Head)    
60-124 24" x 2" 8ths, 16ths 8ths   Add to cart
60-130 30" x 2" 8ths, 16ths 8ths   Add to cart
60-136 36" x 2" 8ths, 16ths 8ths   Add to cart


STANDARD T-SQUARES

Excellent for students, designers, artists and others whose work environment does not subject tools to excessive abuse. Blade calibrated two edges, one side; head calibrated left and right from center point, bottom edge, one side.

Head width: 9"


No. Blade Length x Width Calibrations Blade Calibrations Head    
63-112 12" x 1-1/2" 8ths, 16ths 8ths   Add to cart
63-115 15" x 1-1/2" 8ths, 16ths 8ths   Add to cart
63-124 24" x 1-1/2" 8ths, 16ths 8ths   Add to cart
63-136 36" x 1-1/2" 8ths, 16ths 8ths   Add to cart