The 'Eight Head Theory' for Grading Patterns

(1) Professional Pattern Grading - Theory & Practice

1. Introduction To The Course & Setting The Scene

2. Basic Concepts of Grading - Essential Theory

It's a Minefield Out There!
Understanding Size Charts - Our First Glance At Size Charts- Video (10:21)
Arc Measurements - Video (3:00)
Differences Between Sizing, Grading & Blending
Tools and Equipment for Pattern Grading - Video (2:17)
Common Grades - Metric & Imperial
The 'Eight Head Theory' for Grading Patterns - For Those That Want To Know More...
How Fabric Choice Impacts Grading - A Quick Overview.

3. The Language of Grading - More Essential Theory

4.An Overview of The Types of Grading - Even More Essential Theory.

Introduction to Types of Grading
The Cartesian Graph Explained- Video (3:44)
Incremental Grading and Relative Grading Terms -X and Y Co-ordinates- Video (8:48)
Using a Split Diagram (3:38)
Using Tools Within Adobe Illustrator
Using a Dedicated CAD System Such as Gerber Accumark
Grading The Basic Block or Sloper

5. Where Does Grading Start? Now We Get Practical!

6. Practical Applications - Developing A Grade From Scratch

Grading a Skirt Pattern - Developing A Grade From Scratch (47:42)
A little Help If You Need It - Downloading your PDF Skirt Block (1:51)
Alternative Traditional Grading Method - Bonus Grading Rulers * New Videos Added (52:39)
BONUS LESSON - A LITTLE NOTE ABOUT FIT (1:51)

7. The Implications of Modern Size Charts on Grading Practice

8. Alternative Grading Methods - Drafting The largest & Smallest Sizes - Plus Sized Blocks

Plus Size Skirts - Alternative Grading Methods - Drafting The largest & Smallest Sizes (9:52)

9. Style Grading - Moving on

10. Grading Pattern Parts - Pockets etc.

11. Future Topics in Grading - Digital Grading - An Overview

Grading Techniques in Adobe Illustrator - A Brief Overview & Sample Lessons from my Ai for Pattern Cutting Course
Method 1 - A Brief Overview of Grading Using 'The Anchor Point Method' in Ai (2:28)
Method 2 - Grading with Marker Points & Line Segments - VIDEO GUIDE (9:10)
Method 3 -Smallest to Largest Size - to Locate Intermediate Sizes - VIDEO GUIDE (6:43)
The Many Other Grading Methods Available in Ai
Using Your New Grading Skills In a Professional Industry Standard Grading Software - How Does Ai Stand Up as a Pattern Cutting & Grading Tool?

12. DIGITAL SKIRT GRADING RULERS

13. Stretch Skirt Grading

14. 3D Skirt Grading - Advanced Section - More Style Grading

15. More Practice - Applying Your New Skills

16. Conclusion

17. BONUS SECTION - EXTRA SUPPORT MATERIALS

BONUS SECTIONS COMING SOON - EXTRA CONTENT

Part 1 - BODICE GRADING

GRADING LIBRARY - TO READ HERE

LIBRARY - FIND RETRO GRADING BOOKS UPLOADED HERE!
Book 1 - Pattern Drafting & Grading
Book 2 - Vintage Pattern Grading; Grading techniques for modern design; 132 page; 1974; DIGITAL FILE PDF
Book 3 - RohrM.-PatternDraftingGrading
Book 4 - pattern-drafting-childrens-garment-design.pdf
Book 5 - The Science of Grading - really interesting!

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