Measurements, Scaling & Scale Rules

[@MoodyReadingPenguinn]

I live in the US and I have discovered using the metric system for 1:12 scale is a LOT easier than imperial.

[@bernadettewolf8069]

I am just starting out with miniatures. This was so so helpful. TY. I enjoy your doll house dairy videos. You are meticulous in the details and you explain things fully. I have a lot of catch up with your videos ☺️

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much Bernadette.

[@savannahfordbooks]

I'm in the US and grew up with imperial. I remember in grade school we had to learn the metric because we were going to join the rest of the world and then it never happened. Fractions are impossible... who has time to find 57/64???? I can't... since following your tutorials, I've learned to use mm and cm and I convert all inches to metric for my miniatures. So much easier!! Thank you!

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

I remember that in grade school too. I wish it would have continued. Much easier!! And fractions have always been a struggle for me🥴

[@chrisscinta1973]

I’m from the USA. In the medical field we use a combination of imperial and metric, especially in weights and liquid measure of medications. I really like mm/cm for miniatures, but my brain often defaults back to inches. But in minis mm is the way to go for sure!

[@michellehrowe360]

I totally agree! And as a nurse it wasn't hard at all to change over to metric!

[@bethgaither1214]

Agree with both of you as I'm retired from the lab. Grams, liters, meters, etc were a way of life and used exclusively.

[@kelliepatrick519]

@@michellehrowe360 Thank you for your service!

[@dianedeck]

In imperial when measuring for carpentry we use 8ths or 16ths of an inch a lot. We rarely go down all the way to 32nds or 64ths of an inch. However I can see in miniatures how you would go down that low. At which point most of the time I do switch over to centimeters or millimeters. In the U.S.I would say that people who don't do much measuring use imperial only. But for us who measure quite a bit we switch between imperial and metric quite often.

[@LusshBuilds]

Your such a great teacher, everything is so clear and easy to understand. I'm new to all of this but want to build my own doll house and understanding what measurements to use was driving me crazy. Thanks for your help 👍🏽 ❤

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much, I'm glad this video was of help. :)

[@debigotowka3475]

I appreciate you always giving the Imperial measurements!

[@JulieWarren]

You're very welcome.

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Thank you for making this. It is quite useful. I am always in awe of you when you speak about measurements. I've never been very good at it!!!

[@JulieWarren]

You are very welcome, Sarah. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@bethgaither1214]

I was recently in a miniature class taught by very talented miniaturists. I asked, with a bit of frustration, when this country was going to switch to the metric system?!?! One of the students in the class replied, very emphatically, "NEVER!!! Apparently there's a some strong opinions about it which I found interesting. The metric system is so much easier being on a 10 point scale. Again interesting is that the dollhouse scale is still referred to as 1:12 scale, 1:24 scale, etc. Thank you Julie. Maybe one day we will switch over.

[@JulieWarren]

It is strange that we still refer to scales in the imperial! I must admit, when I'm not talking dolls house language, I will look at something and refer to it in inch measurements! :)

[@snowgirl1939]

Thanks Julie for your informative video 🤗👍. Good view of your pre-reno Harbour Shop on your bench 🤗.

[@JulieWarren]

You’re welcome 😊

[@barbaraness4507]

I’ve noticed that the metric system does seem easier, especially when dealing with miniatures. I didn’t grow up with metro, but I’m going to be using it when making my dollhouse accessories.

[@WillinrowArts]

So helpful. I always find it overwhelming with fractions. I’m going to try working with mm. ❤

[@JulieWarren]

Thanks. Do give mm a go, it makes miniature work so much easier. :)

[@RobynWright-f1g]

Thanks Julie, that was very helpful. I grew up with Imperial and when I was 12, in came metric. I still have trouble with sticking to one measure. I still refer to things as feet and inches but work in cm and mm for dollhouses. It can be frustrating sometimes. Cheers Robyn ❤😊

[@patriciajones2265]

Thank you so much, very useful 🤗

[@elaineholden1988]

Brilliant clarification x

[@jessicaschroder1106]

Julie your videos are amazing. I really enjoy them and creating g the things you show us!

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much!

[@brianahawkins8124]

Incredible, this instruction will diffidently help me with my miniself dollhouse in case I need different furniture should the other one don't make the cut, see you next time. :D

[@tianascottcarroll8381]

Love that you're posting on KZbin again patreon is just something most people can't afford after paying for their phone and internet lol especially if you're disabled and limited on funds thank you for coming back always excited to see a new video

[@JulieWarren]

Not sure what you mean by 'coming back', as I've been posting regularly to KZbin for the last five years! It's down to the generosity of my Patrons that I'm able to do so! :)

[@tianascottcarroll8381]

@@JulieWarren i am sorry i didn't mean to confuse you. You are so calming to watch even though i am not able to make anything i can always dream right. And I am so glad that you do have the patreon so you can keep posting videos.

[@yolyyoly7077]

Thank you for the full explanation.

[@EmmaMorgan09]

That’s great Julie. It’s something I’ve always been confused about. You’ve made it so clear for me now. Thank you so much. Valuable little tutorial. Much appreciated. Emma xx

[@JulieWarren]

I'm glad you found it helpful. :)

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

Very helpful, Julie!!! Thanks 😊

[@bettybanegas2190]

This has been a great video!! Very much needed!! Thank you, thank you. I love your voice too, lol. It is very calm and soothing and I love your accent. Gosh, I love your books, Etsy shop, Patron (spelling?), you tube. Thank you for all you give to us minaturists!!

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much for saying that, it's nice to be appreciated. :)

[@klaird_h4727]

Oh my, thank you so much Julie!...this information is very valuable and will be so helpful. I did purchase that ruler from your shop already as well!😊

[@minb1217]

Very informative and useful Julie. Thankyou! I was brought up using imperial (in the UK) and really welcomed the ease of metric when we started using it. I do tend to use them interchangeably depending on what I’m making though 🙂

[@JulieWarren]

You are so welcome!

[@carlametcalfe4342]

Thank you that helps alot😊

[@carlametcalfe4342]

You have no idea how hard is it to go from inches to mm😊

[@JulieWarren]

You're welcome.

[@susanjane2498]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@erinnsixkiller2794]

Thank you!

[@JulieWarren]

You're welcome!

[@joycefuller9177]

Great video! Thank you

[@jenegginton9332]

I love ure videos there great. Could u do a video on how to resize to print like wallpaper please

[@JulieWarren]

I show the technique in one of the Dolls House Diary episodes - I think it's # 33 off the top of my head... :)

[@barbkeith2697]

WOW, this was very useful! Are your books available in the US? I am finding that I much prefer to work in metric measurements, as trying to figure out those bothersome fractions can get mind boggling. I wish the US had converted to metric; it’s so much easier. Being an old lady now, I find myself switching back and forth between metric and Imperial measuring, but I am liking using mm’s much better. I haven’t quite made the leap to metric with my Cricut yet and use a conversion chart for fractions to decimals. I would imagine making measurements in metric and converting them to decimals could be much easier. I believe metrics can be selected on the Cricut. I’ll have to play around with that one of these days to get comfortable with it. Thank you for making this video!

[@JulieWarren]

Thanks Barb. Yes, all 5 of my books are available from Amazon.com.

[@christakoch4613]

Sehr schön Möbel

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you. :)

[@lucyb9276]

My problem is I do 1/6 scale my hands have to hard a time working with the smaller scale now

[@monserratqesd9324]

I really want to buy several of your books! What would be some essential tools? I would like to order all I need at once!

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much. There's too much to list here, but each book has a list of everything you'll need to buy.

[@rhondacostanza6133]

I agree with American "Diana Was Here" that we never use any measure smaller than 16ths, and actually hardly ever even use 1/8th of an inch. I've been a seamstress my whole life, making clothes, decorations, crafts, and quilts. I never used 16ths or 32nds or 64ths. When you so kindly convert mms into 64ths in your tutorials, I don't know how I would find that on a ruler. If I was making furniture along with you I would just look at the mms measure on my ruler. It made me ponder how my whole world can't go any smaller than 1/16th of an inch! I'm missing out on levels of accuracy that only American scientists (and medical folks) get to enjoy because I only know the Imperial system.

[@valentinivanov9947]

👍👍👍👍♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@elizabethraworth64]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@JulieWarren]

You're welcome!