Professional Pattern Grading Service For UK Fashion Brands
Professional Pattern Grading Services UK
301. Based in London, UK, we provide professional pattern grading services for UK fashion brands, independent designers, startups and clothing manufacturers. With over forty years of industry experience in menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, we offer both manual pattern grading and digital grading support for a wide range of garment types.
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Our grading services are suitable for:
- Fashion brands
- Start-up clothing labels
- Tailoring companies
- Manufacturers
- Small production runs
- UK and offshore production
We strongly recommend that grading is carried out by someone with practical pattern cutting experience. Correct grading is not simply a technical process — it requires a strong understanding of garment balance, fit and proportion.
Whether you require a simple size grade for a T-shirt, or more specialised grading for tailored garments or plus sizes, we can help.
Manual & Digital Pattern Grading
We offer both manual grading and digital grading solutions depending on the requirements of the project.
Manual Pattern Grading
Manual grading is often suitable for:
- Small production runs
- Independent designers
- Bespoke garments
- UK manufacturing
- Card patterns
Manual grading allows each size to be carefully checked individually throughout the grading process.
Digital Pattern Grading
Digital grading is generally more suitable for:
- Larger production runs
- Offshore manufacturing
- Multiple sizes
- Factory production
- Digital file transfer
Computer grading allows patterns to be stored, amended and transferred easily between manufacturers and production facilities.
For digital grading, we strongly recommend supplying a clear garment specification and size chart before grading begins.
Why Accurate Pattern Grading Matters
Good grading ensures that the garment maintains the fit, balance and proportions of the original sample size throughout the size range.
Poor grading can create serious fitting problems, particularly:
- in larger sizes
- childrenswear
- tailored garments
- technical garments
- plus sizes
Many factories simply increase or reduce the side seams without considering the full balance of the garment. This can lead to distorted proportions and inconsistent sizing.
We take a more considered approach to grading to ensure the garments retain their intended shape and fit.
Grading Rules & Size Charts
One of the most important parts of the grading process is determining the correct grade rules.
A grade rule determines how much each point on the pattern increases or decreases between sizes.
We recommend supplying:
- a clear size chart
- target body measurements
- garment measurements
- intended market information
UK sizing differs from EU and US sizing systems, so grading should always be based on the correct target market.
Menswear, Womenswear & Childrenswear
We have extensive experience grading:
- Menswear
- Womenswear
- Childrenswear
- Tailoring
- Outerwear
- Shirts
- Dresses
- Trousers
- Plus sizes
Menswear grading often requires more consideration around waist proportions and fit types, while childrenswear grading requires careful control of body proportions across larger growth stages.
Plus Size Pattern Grading
Plus size grading requires a more specialised understanding of body shape, balance and garment proportion.
As sizes increase, standard grading systems can become inaccurate if not carefully adjusted.
We have extensive experience grading plus size garments for both menswear and womenswear and understand the importance of maintaining flattering proportions across the entire size range.
Manual Pattern Cutter With Real Industry Experience
Today many grading services are purely computer based. While digital grading is efficient, successful grading still depends heavily on practical pattern cutting knowledge and experience.
With over forty years of experience as a professional freelance pattern cutter, we understand how garments fit the body in practice — not simply on screen.
This experience is especially important when grading:
- tailored garments
- structured jackets
- outerwear
- plus sizes
- childrenswear
- complex styles
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Pattern Grading FAQs
What Is Pattern Grading?
Pattern grading is the process of creating different garment sizes from a base pattern once the original fit has been approved.
The pattern is increased or decreased proportionately to create the full size range.
Is Manual Or Digital Grading Better?
Both methods have advantages.
Manual grading is often suitable for small runs and simple grading work, while digital grading is generally faster and more efficient for larger production runs and factory manufacturing.
How Many Sizes Do I Need?
Most fashion brands work within a standard size range of approximately five or six sizes, although this depends on the intended customer and garment type.
Can You Grade Childrenswear?
Yes. We have extensive experience in childrenswear grading and understand the additional complexities involved.
Do You Offer Grading Tuition?
Yes. We offer one-to-one grading tuition from our Greenwich studio.
Contact
If you require professional pattern grading services for menswear, womenswear, childrenswear or plus sizes, please feel free to get in touch.
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