Pattern grading

How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size

Make grading a pattern a little easier by using this handy measurement reference chart.

This post is about how to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller, which is also known as pattern grading. We are going to go through different methods of pattern grading, how to do it and which one to chose. We are also going to touch on how to grade more complex multi-size patterns and review some further resources on pattern grading.

Ever wondered how to change the size of a sewing pattern? Check out two easy methods to help you grade your favorite pattern up or down a size!

No matter how well designed a pattern may be, it cannot fit each individual perfectly. Each human body has its own quirks, and each person has different fitting needs. You may find that you need to enlarge a pattern beyond the sizes available on the sheet, or you might need to shrink it. Perhaps you

How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - Pattern Grading tutorial - Melly Sews

Pattern grading can be an easy way to change the size of a pattern piece. Ashley Hough shows you how to grade a commercial pattern piece in order to increase the size.

Have you fallen in love with a pattern, only to find that it doesn’t come in your size? A few ladies told me that Itch to Stitch’s patterns don’t come in their sizes – some are smaller and some are larger than the measurements. Perhaps you have a tween who is not quite big enough to […]

Pattern grading can be an easy way to change the size of a pattern piece. Ashley Hough shows you how to grade a commercial pattern piece in order to increase the size.

In this tutorial, I'll be showing you a simple method to grade a multi-sized pattern up or down. Um tutorial passo-a-passo para aumentar ou reduzir um molde