The American Seamstress

Scale rulers or approportioning scales were used in many patent based systems for pattern drafting throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. These rulers are based on a set of mathematical units that equate to fractions of an inch. This tutorial will show you how to use Adobe Illustrator and digitally drafted or scanned scale proportion rulers (also known as approportion rulers) to create an Edwardian shirtwaist front. You can buy my rulers at: https://store.theamericanseamstress.com/p/scale-approption-rulers/ Be sure to check back soon for part 2 where you learn how to turn this into a printable PDF pattern you can print at home. ************************************************************************* Visit my Website for Free Goodies: https://theamericanseamstress.com/

Learn how to get your paper or tape patterns scanned, traced, and fully digitized using Adobe Illustrator. Visit my store for free goodies: https://store.theamericanseamstress.com