What exactly is pattern grading? Grading is the process of increasing and/or lowering pattern sizes in response to particular instructions. Because an educated client is the best client, a designer should understand more about grading. A designer must be familiar with these notions to make sound decisions regarding how, where, and why styles should evolve.
The first step is to create a prototype pattern. If a designer does not already have one, one can be created for them. When a prototype pattern is complete, the design is sampled by clothing sample makers. After demonstrating market or sales potential, the prototype pattern is adjusted and transformed into a production-quality pattern.
Manual Grading:
- For many years, grading was done by hand. Companies that grade manually utilise one of two types of grading machines: a Gradiomatic or a Sunny.
- The inexpensive cost of equipment is one advantage of hand grading, but it can be highly expensive in terms of hourly costs.
Grading by Computer:
- Computer grading is both quick and accurate. Errors are almost unheard of when the operator is seasoned. Accuracy is provided via computerised grading services at a very low cost. Markers are an essential additional benefit that few small businesses consider when choosing a strategy.
- Once the design has been rated, a grading service can generate markers for all sizes of a style. A computer can do this in seconds and print out the entire length of the cutting order.
- Computers may also "nest," meaning that multiple pattern sizes can be layered within each other and printed out for inspection. Because the largest faults are immediately seen at a look, nested patterns can speed up the process and reduce costs.
Final Thoughts:
Remember that pattern grading alters the size of a design but not its form or look. Pattern grading is a difficult task. It's advisable to leave it to a reputable clothing production factory.
