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how to grade the pattern dress manufacturers and commercial pattern companies have set a basis for grading patterns to conform with the established standard measurements. the method of grading patterns is by shifting each pattern piece from point to point as you go along. most manufacturers grade the patterns, 1-1/2” per size around bust, waist [...]
(junior petite and teen sizes) dress manufacturers and commercial pattern companies have agreed on a list of body measurements for junior petite figures, ranging in sizes 3,5,7,9 and 11, and for the teens in sizes 10, 12, 14 and 16. they have also set a basis for grading these patterns from one size to another, [...]
Darts, Tucks and Grading style 1 – front with side darts this style features side and waist darts which give it a smoother fit over the bust. using the bodice front foundation, make a side dart in pattern as follows: 1) slash along side dart line (o to q); then spread and make the waist [...]
how to draft the sleeve 1 and 2 using the dress sleeve foundation, take out the elbow dart by making a tuck in back of sleeve to nothing in front; then draw straight lines from elbow to wrist at each side as indicated. 3) to allow for gathers at bottom, divide sleeve into 4 equal [...]
The grade from 36 to 38 is very much the same as the grade from 16 to 18, the difference being an extra grade in the front over the bust, from shoulder bust, from shoulder seam to waistline. this grade is required for the ladies sizes only. whether the front has a side dart, shoulder [...]
chart shows where and how much pattern is graded from size 16 to 18. the grade of th waist length is similar to the grade of the kimono sleeve pattern. the entire 1/4” grade is made near the top of the front and back and a corresponding grade at the top of the sleeve. for [...]
Kimono – Raglan – Dolman sleeve grading grading the kimono sleeve chart shows how pattern is graded from size 16 to 18. when grading the front and back 1/4” longer in the waist, th increase must be made near the top, as illustrated. this gives the sleeve 1/2” grade across the top. for the ladies [...]
3 styles (16 to 18) style 1 (2-piece skirt) The increase from 16 to 18 is 2” around waist and hip, or 1” from center front to center back. chart shows where and how much pattern is increased from 16 to 18. the front takes the 1/2” grade in one shift, while the back grade [...]
Grading (16 to 18) style 1 chart shows where and how much jacket pattern is graded from size 16 to 18. the entire increase of the underarm grade is given at the side of the front because the underarm seam had been shifted toward the back about 2”. the grade of the 2-piece sleeve is [...]