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[[File:Krzywiki.jpg|thumb|A set of the three most common French curves, also known as a [[Ludwig Burmester|Burmester]] set. The bottom object is most commonly used for [[hyperbolas]]; the smaller one above it is suited for [[ellipse]]s. The large one is used mostly for [[parabolas]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.daube.ch/docu/glossary/drawingtools.html#french_curves | title = Drawing tools – French curves}}</ref>]] |
[[File:Krzywiki.jpg|thumb|A set of the three most common French curves, also known as a [[Ludwig Burmester|Burmester]] set. The bottom object is most commonly used for [[hyperbolas]]; the smaller one above it is suited for [[ellipse]]s. The large one is used mostly for [[parabolas]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.daube.ch/docu/glossary/drawingtools.html#french_curves | title = Drawing tools – French curves}}</ref>]] |
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A '''French curve''' is a template usually made from [[metal]], [[wood]] or [[plastic]] composed of many different segments |
A '''French curve''' is a template usually made from [[metal]], [[wood]] or [[plastic]] composed of many different curved segments. It is used in manual [[Technical drawing|drafting]] and in [[fashion design]] to draw smooth curves of varying radii. The curve is placed on the drawing material, and a [[pencil]], [[knife]] or other implement is traced around its curves to produce the desired result. They were invented by the German mathematician [[Ludwig Burmester]] and are also known as Burmester (curve) set. |
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== Clothing design == |
== Clothing design == |
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A French curve is a template usually made from metal, wood or plastic composed of many different curved segments. It is used in manual drafting and in fashion design to draw smooth curves of varying radii. The curve is placed on the drawing material, and a pencil, knife or other implement is traced around its curves to produce the desired result. They were invented by the German mathematician Ludwig Burmester and are also known as Burmester (curve) set.
Clothing design
[edit]French curves are used in fashion design and sewing alongside hip curves, straight edges and right-angle rulers. Commercial clothing patterns can be personalized for fit by using French curves to draw neckline, sleeve, bust and waist variations.
See also
[edit]- Flat spline – Long flexible batten used to produce a fair curve through a set of points
- Lesbian rule – Flexible strip of lead for use in molding
- Ruler – Instrument used to measure distances
- Technical drawing tool – Tools and instruments used for accurate and precise manual drafting
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Weisstein, Eric W. French Curve from MathWorld.
- Use of the French Curve from Integrated Publishing.