FAIRGATE 50-147 Half-Size L-Square – 12" x 6" Pattern Drafting Ruler
The FAIRGATE 50-147 Half-Size L-Square is a professional drafting tool designed for fashion design students, apparel designers, pattern makers, instructors, and technical design professionals who need accurate half-scale pattern work. Measuring 12" x 6", this compact L-square allows designers to draft, practice, demonstrate, and refine garment patterns in half scale with precision.
This half-size L-square is especially useful for classroom instruction, pattern making exercises, miniature sample development, fashion design training, and technical drafting practice. Its clear multi-scale calibrations help users work efficiently when creating smaller pattern blocks, testing design proportions, or teaching garment construction concepts.
Key Features
- Half-Scale Design: Allows designers and students to work accurately in half scale for pattern drafting and fashion design practice.
- Professional 12" x 6" Size: Compact L-square format is easy to handle, store, and carry in a drafting kit or classroom bag.
- Multiple Calibrations: Each arm is calibrated on two edges and two sides for versatile measuring and drafting options.
- Long Arm Calibrations: Includes inches in 8ths, 24ths, 12ths, 6ths, 3rds, and 2/3rds, with inches in 8ths on the reverse.
- Short Arm Calibrations: Includes inches in 8ths, 32nds, 16ths, 8ths, 4ths, and halves, with inches in 8ths on the reverse.
- Made in USA: Manufactured for dependable quality and professional drafting use.
Why Designers Choose the FAIRGATE 50-147
Accurate measuring tools are essential in fashion design and pattern making. The FAIRGATE 50-147 gives users a reliable way to draft half-scale patterns, check angles, square lines, measure proportions, and create clean technical layouts. It is a practical tool for fashion schools, apparel design programs, sewing studios, costume departments, and professional pattern rooms.
Whether used for student assignments, instructor demonstrations, design development, or professional drafting practice, this half-size L-square helps improve accuracy, speed, and consistency in pattern work.
Ideal For
- Fashion design students
- Pattern making classes
- Apparel design programs
- Technical design training
- Garment pattern drafting
- Half-scale pattern exercises
- Sewing instructors and classrooms
- Costume and fashion studios
Product Specifications
- Brand: FAIRGATE
- Model: 50-147
- Tool Type: Half-Size L-Square Drafting Ruler
- Size: 12" x 6"
- Use: Half-scale pattern making and drafting
- Calibration: Multiple inch scale divisions on both arms
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
FAQ
What is the FAIRGATE 50-147 used for?
It is used for half-scale pattern drafting, fashion design practice, technical design exercises, classroom demonstrations, and garment pattern development.
Is this a full-size L-square?
No. This is a half-size L-square measuring 12" x 6", designed specifically for half-scale design work.
Who should use this tool?
It is ideal for fashion design students, pattern makers, sewing instructors, apparel designers, costume designers, and technical design professionals.
What calibrations are included?
The long arm includes inches in 8ths, 24ths, 12ths, 6ths, 3rds, and 2/3rds. The short arm includes inches in 8ths, 32nds, 16ths, 8ths, 4ths, and halves. Reverse sides include inches in 8ths.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes. The FAIRGATE 50-147 Half-Size L-Square is made in the USA.