Template for multiple overlapping scallops
OwnerJanet R. Plattinventor
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Abstract
Templates that are used to create several connected overlapping scallops made from fabric, as well as methods for making and using such templates, are described. The templates described have a plurality of evenly spaced, alternating arcs formed or cut in opposite, parallel edges of a substrate, resulting in evenly spaced, alternating semicircular tabs located on the opposite, parallel edges of the substrate. In some embodiments, the template is a die that produces cut fabric in the shape of the template. The template may be used to cut or mark material into connected semicircular arcs that may be sewn and folded to make connected scallops that may be overlapping. The resulting scallops are of uniform size and spacing, and are connected.
Claims17
A device for making multiple overlapping scallops, comprising:
- a generally planar substrate;
- and
- two opposing rows of a plurality of evenly spaced arcs formed in the substrate such that the apex of each of the plurality of arcs of one row is directly opposite the origin of at least one of the plurality of arcs in the other row.
A method of forming overlapping rows of scallops in fabric, the method comprising:
- providing at least two layers of fabric;
- and
- providing a cutting or marking template having two opposing rows of a plurality of evenly spaced arcs formed in the substrate such that the apex of each of the plurality of arcs of one row is directly opposite the origin of at least one of the plurality of arcs in the other row.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.