THE PERFECT GUIDE TO THE ART

OF CUTTING
 „Making your own patterns
isn’t just about saving money;
more than that, it’s about
being creative.‘’

Many women dream of making clothes for themselves that match

their personal tastes and needs: clothes which suit them perfectly
when it comes to color, fit and style.

The Golden Rule is the perfect solution This tried and tested cutting
method is very easy to learn and has been used for decades.

In just two steps, you can start creating your own patterns more
easily than ever.
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We hope you enjoy making your patterns a reality!
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Designs and patterns registered.

All reproduction, translation and adaptation rights reserved for all countries.
Published and printed by MODEVERLAG LUTTERLOH The Golden Rule

Printed in Germany

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1. MEASURING THE HIPS

Your hip measurement should also be taken at the widest part.

This measurement is necessary for all points in the pattern below the waist. You’ll
MEASURING be using this for skirts, pants, shorts and so on.
THE CHEST

To scale the small base patterns

to your size, all you need to do
is take your chest and hip
measurements.

Take your chest measurement

at the widest part. You’ll need
this measurement for all points
in the pattern that sit on the
waistline and above the waist.
You’ll use it for collars, sleeves,
and the back and front of the
design, for example.

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SETTING THE BASE
PATTERN

The base patterns for our designs can be

found on the back of each illustration.
Each piece in the pattern is marked with
a letter. For example:
A = front, B = back, etc. You can find
a table of these abbreviations at the end
of the instructions.

Lay a sheet of paper out on the table.

Place the base pattern on top and secure
it to the corners with sticky tape.

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FIXING PINS ON THE GRADUATED RULER
A special graduated ruler is fixed to the start of the tape measure included.
There are two number columns on this graduated ruler.

These numbers represent your chest and hip measurements. Each number
corresponds to a line and a small hole. Fix a pin in the small hole corresponding
to your chest or hip measurement. The color of the numbers simply makes
it easier to see.

If your measurement is an odd number, use the measurement above.

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FIXING PINS ON THE
GRADUATED RULER TO THE
BASE PATTERN
Next, bring the graduated ruler with its pin over
the pattern and fix it to the center of the cross.
It sometimes happens that the cross will be
situated outside the pattern. In this case,
an arrow indicates which piece of the pattern
the cross belongs to. If the cross is turned so that
it looks like an X, this is because it makes
it easier to see. You can place a piece
of cardboard or wooden board in the place
where you press in the pin to avoid damaging
your table.
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6.
MARKING ALL THE POINTS
After fixing the pin in the middle of the cross, the tape measure and graduated
ruler can rotate around the pattern.
Place the ruler on an oblique line, read the number on the line and make a dot
on the pattern by the number on the tape measure.
The points should be made on the paper next to the tape measure, as an
extension of the numbered oblique line. When a line is not attached to a point,
use the tape measure as a guide: this should run along the line, not the point.
Keep your tape measure and graduated ruler taut to give you a precise angle.
Move the tape measure around the basic pattern, marking all your points. If you
have several numbers on the same line, mark them with dots.
Make sure that all points above the waist as well as at the waistline are marked
after your chest measurement, and that all points below the waistline are marked
after your hip measurement.
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CONNECTING THE POINTS
Our special rulers allow you to connect the dots. Once the dots are connected,
transpose all the signs and symbols from your small template onto the pattern
you have drawn. If a point is misaligned when preparing your pattern, mark it
at the point where it should be according to the basic pattern.

After removing the basic pattern from your sheet of paper, you can mark the
small hole made by the pin. This can be used as a guide later.

8.
TRANSFERRING THE PATTERN TO PAPER
If you have a longer or shorter torso than average, draw a line in the center
of the cross parallel to the waistline. For a longer torso, use scissors to cut the
parallel line and add a strip of paper in the middle. For a shorter torso, fold
the parallel line a few centimeters.

For pants, skirts and shorts, always check your waist measurement
on the paper pattern and adjust it to your measurements. When you’ve
finished, place the paper pattern on your fabric and mark the edges
with tailor’s chalk.

The length of the patterns can be modified according to your taste or current
trends.

Check and try out your paper patterns before cutting the fabric!

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CUTTING THE FABRIC
Allowances for seams and hems are not included on the paper pattern you have
just cut. When cutting the fabric, add another 0.04 in to 0.079 in (1 to 2 cm)
of fabric for seams and 1.18 in to 1.97 in (3 to 5 cm) for hems. Linings, trims
and under collars are cut in the same way for this type of pattern. The straight
grain should always be parallel to the middle of the front and middle of the back
(at a right angle to the waistline). Use the armhole ruler: there is a straight split
approx. 2.75 in (7 cm) long in the center of the ruler, which will give you a right
angle.

THE GOLDEN RULE ALLOWS YOU TO CREATE YOUR

MADE-TO-MEASURE PATTERNS ACCURATELY AND
WITH EASE. IT’S THE PERFECT GUIDE FOR YOU TO
PERFORM THE ART OF CUTTING.
Lots of women have always wished they could make their own clothes - pieces
that match their tastes and personal needs when it comes to color, style and
shape. This system offers the perfect solution.

In just two steps, you can start creating your own patterns more easily than ever.

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MEASURING THE AMOUNT OF FABRIC
The measurements given for each design correspond to a chest measurement of
37 in (94 cm) and a hip measurement of 39.37 in (100 cm). To get an accurate
measurement, it is best to lay out all the pieces of the pattern on double-folded
fabric. Make sure to lay all the pieces with a fold line on the closed edge of the
fabric. Pay attention to the direction of the grain and don’t forget the additional
fabric for the seams. Arrange the letters on each pattern in alphabetical order
when sewing them.

THE GOLDEN NUMBER: PROPORTIONS OF THE HU-

MAN BODY
Artists, painters, sculptors and fashion designers have always used units
of measure for the proportions of the human body and architecture. The most
famous measure is the Coupe d’Or (“the golden cut”).
This measure is the origin and source of all beauty and harmony in the universe
— in the entire cosmos.
The Coupe d’Or measure is to the eye what music is to the ear.

Here are some examples:

• The length of the hand is equal to the length of the face

• Body height is eight times the length of the head
• The width of the arms outstretched is equal to the total body length (measured from the tips of
the fingers of each hand)
• The length from wrist to elbow is equal to the length of the foot

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SUPPLEMENT CATALOGS AND ANNUAL
SUBSCRIPTION
In the future, you’re sure to want to keep up to date with the latest fashions, too.
For this, we offer you our supplement catalogs which are released four times
a year. Each catalog includes around 40 different models with the basic
LUTTERLOH patterns. You can receive these four seasonal catalogs with our
annual subscription, with new editions released in mid-February, mid-May,
mid-August and mid-November.

SPECIAL EDITION CHILDREN, MEN’S AND WOMEN’S

CLASSIC PATTERN CATALOGS

You can view all our catalogs in our fashion program.

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XXL SYSTEM
This guide is specially designed for comfort in plus size patterns. The XXL
catalog contains a 70.87 in (180 cm) long tape measure and a blue
graduated ruler. This scale is valid for blue patterns and cannot be used
with any other catalog. The collection includes 97 patterns for men
and women.
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SUPPLEMENT PRODUCT
Ruler with plastic case included. A transparent plastic protective case with user
instructions on the back. The Golden Rule has two specially designed acrylic
rulers. These are the best tools for making your patterns look professional.
The acrylic rulers connect the dots accurately, and they are both durable
and lightweight.
ROLL OF PATTERN PAPER
Roll of 10 meters of plain white pattern paper. Can be used to draw your own
patterns.
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 MADE-TO-MEASURE PATTERNS IN MINUTES!
Lots of women have always wished they could make their own clothes - pieces
that match their tastes and personal needs when it comes to color, style and
shape. This system offers the perfect solution.

In just two steps, you can start creating your own patterns more easily than ever.

ALWAYS WITH THE EASE OF GOLDEN RULE

PATTERNS
The Golden Rule allows you to create your made-to-measure patterns accurately
and with ease. It’s the perfect guide for you to perform the art of cutting.

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EXPLANATION OF SIGNS USED For more information, visit our website:
www.thegoldenrule.us

A = front AA = cape
B = back BB = tie
C = side CC = detached part
D = skirt DD = cord
E = sleeve EE = reverse
F = cuff FF = hood
G = collar GG = pattern - type
H = corner HH = pleated
K = pocket KK = middle back
L = yoke LL = buttonhole braid
M = coat MM = braid or lace
N = bow NN = blouse
O = pleated panel OO = suspenders
P = sweater PP = buckle
R = chest panel RR = ruche
S = braid SS = bolero
T = frill ST = edging
U = ruffle TT = tail
Y = band, tab UU = jacket
Z pants VM = middle front
2x = twice VV = dress
WW = vest
= straight grain
= fabric fold ca = approximately
= continuous line li = left part
= gathered re = right part
= topstitched v = front (sleeve)
= elastic = snap fastener
= trim = staples or eyelets
= zipper = 90° right angle

= Special plus size design = Knitting pattern

= Maternity clothing = Fabric in a different color

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Designs and patterns registered. All reproduction, translation and adaptation rights
reserved for all countries. Published and printed by
MODEVERLAG LUTTERLOH

© Copyright by MODEVERLAG LUTTERLOH