Drafting tools
List of Pattern Drafting Tools and Their Uses for Fashion Designers. Drafting Tools: Drafting equipment is used for making paper patterns. This is the second stage of pattern making. Using the measurements taken, the drafting is carried out according to the design of a garment. The following drafting equipment is used: 1. L-scale It is also called a triscale or L-scale and is made of wood or steel. L-scale has one arm, which measures 12″ and the other is 24″. Basically used for drafting on brown paper to draw perpendicular lines. L – scale is one of the basic of the pattern drafting rulers. This ruler helps to draw accurate 90° angles and straight edges. It measures, rules, and squares jointly. 2. Leg shaper It is made of wood or plastic. Either or 24″ or 36″ lengths are available. It’s used to measure and shape the interior part of the leg. 3.Tailor’s art curve Tailor’s art curve is used to draw curves in t...