What Is Pattern Grading? A Complete Guide for Indie Designers
Learn the fundamentals of pattern grading — how a single base pattern is scaled across a full size range using body measurement data and grading rules.
Pattern Grader Team··5 min read
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Guides, tips, and insights on pattern grading and garment sizing
How to Choose the Right Grading Chart
Compare 14 Aldrich size chart systems across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear. Find the right grading chart for your pattern line.
Pattern Grader Team··6 min read
Understanding Ease in Sewing: Wearing, Design, and Negative Ease Explained
Learn what ease is in sewing, the difference between wearing ease and design ease, when to use negative ease, and how to calculate ease for any garment.
Pattern Grader Team··6 min read
Pattern Grading for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Learn how to grade a sewing pattern from size 12 to size 14 using real Aldrich data. Includes step-by-step instructions and a printable checklist.
Pattern Grader Team··7 min read