How to read an L- square

A simple presentation that will guide the beginner on how to read and the L Square.

1. How to Read an L-square ROCHELLE S. NATO SHS Teacher Homapon High School Senior High School Department Homapon , Legazpi City

2. Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you should be able to do the following: Know how to read the L-Square. Identify the two sides of an L-square and its division. Compute and draw by the use of an L-Square.

3. “L” Square - The “L” square is one of the most basic of the pattern making rulers. -This ruler helps to create accurate 90° angles and straight edges. It measures, rules, and squares simultaneously. Two sides of L- Square Short Arm Long Arm

4. Two side of L-Square Long Arm – has four division; 1/12 division 1/6 division 1/3 divisions 2/3 divisions Short Arm – have also a four division; 1/16 divisions 1/8 divisions ¼ divisions ½ divisions

5. Let’s Begin to Read

6. Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

7. Short Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

8. Short Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

9. Short Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

10. Short Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

11. Summary SHORT ARM-has four division

12. Long Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

13. Long Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

14. Long Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

15. Long Arm of L-Square Always Start Reading and measuring at this point

16. Summary LONG ARM-has four division 1/12 Division Starts with 12-22 1/6 Division Starts with 12-22 1/3 Division Starts with 12-23 2/3 Division Starts with 12-24 The boundary of each division is number 12 Short Arm LONG ARM

17. MEASUREMENT CHART FOR POLO Polo Length Shoulder Breast Waistline Hips EXAMPLE: BREAST – 32 Is ¼ division belongs to long arm or short of L-square SHORT ARM! A - From point A, ¼ division of 32 First, you need divide 32 by 2 then give you an answer of 16

18. Needed measurement for Polo Polo Length Shoulder ÷ 2 Breast ÷ 2 Waistline ÷ 2 Hips ÷ 4

19. Exercises In your coupon bond, together with your L-Square, French curve and tape measure locate and measure the following: Make / draw a letter T at the center of your coupon bond and at the top of the letter T, mark it as A for starting point. Compute the following: Measure A to B in 2 ½ inches Measure B to C in ¾ inch Measure C to D in 1/12 division of breast Measure D to E is 1 ½ inches Draw a curve line from C to E using French curve.

20. References: https://fashion-incubator.com/how-to-use-the-humble-l-square-or-tailors-ruler/ Step-by-step Basic and Advance Procedure in Tailoring by: Freddie Nocum Manzarate .