Some measuring tools in sewing that will guide you in pattern making and pattern drafting.

1. By: CASTILLO, Jennica Venice Toledo
MEASURING TOOLS
IN SEWING

2. A good, flexible tape measure of at least 60 inches is needed to
take body measurements throughout the garment construction process.
Although the tape measure should be flexible, it should be stretchy. It will
be used not only to measure garments, but to measure creations for home
décor projects as well. This tool is also used for pattern adjustments.
TAPE MEASURE

3. A ruler measuring 12 inches or even 18 inches, either clear or
solid is a useful tool to have for measuring and drawing straight seam lines
and cutting lines. Clear plastic rulers are generally used for quilting and
pattern creation and alterations. A clear ruler is also a good tool for marking
buttonholes.
RULER

4. A yardstick made of hardwood or metal
is used for marking hemlines and checking
grainlines.
METER/YARD STICK

5. The 24" Hip Curve Ruler can be used to create long graceful
curves when designing garments or making alterations. Use for ruler: Hips
and thigh area and lapels
HIP CURVE

6. is a template usually made from metal, wood or plastic composed
of many different curves. It is used in manual drafting to draw
smooth curves of varying radii. The shapes are segments of the Euler spiral
or clothoid curve.
FRENCH CURVE

7. It is useful in constructing perpendicular lines with divisional parts
located in longer and shorter arms.
L-SQUARE