Our Pattern Rulers are easy to use. Shown below is a diagrammic representation of the General Pattern Ruler, which can be used to design trousers, tops, dresses and jackets.

The numbers on the Pattern Ruler represent your actual bust and hip size. Move your cursor over the ruler to see an explanationof the different curves on the ruler.

How the point and pivot pattern system works?
The numbers printed on the pattern ruler represents your actual bust size. To make a pattern for a top or dress, all you do is follow your bust size around the pattern ruler following steps 1 to 6, as marked on the ruler.	To make a pattern for a trousers or skirt, all you do is follow your hip size around the pattern ruler following setps 1 to 6, as marked on the ruler.