Grading Pattern Making Manual - Fashion

Course Outline:

1) Intro

2) A brief theory on Grading

3) Creating a measurement chart and grade increments part 1

4) Creating a measurement chart and grade increments part 2

5) Splitting a diagram on bodice and sleeve

6) Split grid and cutting up the bodice 

7) Marking up the track lines on front bodice

8) Grading up a front bodice 1 size

9) Split diagram for a sleeve and grade up 1 size

10) Measurement chart and split diagram for trouser

11) Track lines and grading up and down 1 size for a trouser part 1

12) Track lines and grading up and down 1 size for a trouser part 2

We will cover:

- Short Theory on Grading

- How to create a measurement and understand Grading increments

- Creating a split diagram for a bodice block pattern, trouser and sleeve

- Marking up Track Lines for a bodice, trouser and sleeve

- Grading a size up and size down of a bodice, trouser and sleeve 

- Grading down one size of a trouser 

What am I going to get from this course?

• Learn the tricks of the trade
• Learn the techniques of how to Grade and also how to understand grading increments
• Look at how to solve tricky problem areas and variations on specific grading areas 
• Creating a measurement sheet and how to input these into the grades 
• How to create track lines and splitting the grid for the starting stages of grading 

Course Requirements:

You should come with a passion to learn pattern making or a basic knowledge to learn more. 

All of the lectures are delivered by video. The content is a fabulous introduction to the wonderful world of Pattern Cutting & Making. Which is the key skill in garment making. At the end of the course you will be ready to move forward in your pattern cutting journey.

If you want to enhance your career in one of the most competitive careers on the planet, then this is the course for you.

This course is designed for:

- Fashion students

- Fashion lovers

- Industry professionals 

- Hobbyists

- Pattern cutters and makers

- Aspiring home dressmakers

- Fashion enthusiasts

Equipment you will need is: *Basic Bodice block/sloper. *Please note I have a separate course on this to draft your own bodice block.Pencil, Ruler, Rubber, Calculator, Measuring tape, Pattern paper, Notcher, Tracing wheel

Blocks or patterns you want to grade, A creative and mathematical head