3D Pattern Cutting Institute – Multi-Purpose Pattern Cutting Ruler by Renko Kondo
$76.76 USD
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This pattern cutting ruler has 7 Functions in one
- Pattern drawing guides (Only written in Japanese) – Various Dart Lines / Front and Back Armhole Curves / Front and Back Sleeve Cap Curves
- Straight Ruler
- Right Angle Ruler
- Protractor
- Bias Line Ruler
- Parallel Lines Ruler
- Grading Ruler
This ruler is not made of hard plastic so you can bend the ruler when you measure curved lines such as neckline.
If you want to learn more about the inventor of this ruler please check the product description below!!
Only printed with metric measurements.
– Note –
Never store in direct sunlight or in a location above 55°C as this may cause deformation.
Also never leave this on a hot ironing board. (We accidentally ruined quite a few rulers by doing this.)
Other ways to draft and measure curves
- Kawaguchi Multi Curved Pattern Ruler — a multi-curved ruler with guides for armholes, necklines and sleeve heads.
- Kawaguchi Measuring Wheel with 1/4 Scale — a wheel for measuring curved pattern lines, with metric and quarter-scale markings.
This Multi-purpose pattern cutting ruler was invented by the legendary pattern cutter Renko Kondo.
In the year 1949, she graduated from Mr. Ito Shigehira’s pattern cutting institute. In the spring of 1964, she went to France and spent five years studying Western fashion at ECOLE DE LA CHAMBRE SYNDICALE DE LA COUTURE PARISIENNE. After graduating, she joined BALENCIAGA, led by Mr. Cristóbal Balenciaga, which reigned over the Paris fashion scene for 30 years. Upon returning to Japan, in 1970, she established the Tokyo Three-Dimensional Pattern Cutting Research Institute. She passed away in August of the year 2011, at the age of 90.
-What is 3D pattern cutting –
The message from Renko
Since the introduction of Western clothing in Japan, the method of drawing and creating garment patterns using paper has become widely prevalent.
Although the “Three-Dimensional Cutting Method” is considered the most ideal, it has not yet surpassed traditional pattern drafting methods.
In the current era, where reliance on measurements alone is common, I believe we have not truly achieved mastery in “professional three-dimensional cutting.”
Fabric is woven through the interlacing of warp and weft threads. To truly master three-dimensional cutting, one must be capable of visually manipulating the hang (drape) of the fabric’s weave. The complexity of garment construction extends beyond design; it encompasses understanding fabric composition and manipulating the musculature of the human body.
“Three-Dimensional Cutting” is a technique from Parisian haute couture, and to master it requires more than just relying on measurements. Cultivating sensitivity and developing a discerning eye are crucial. Furthermore, this mastery encompasses every aspect of one’s career and serves as its foundation.
| Weight | 20 g |
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