pattern grading
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Pattern grading is a crucial step in the clothing design process that involves creating a range of pattern sizes from a single basic pattern. This ensures that garments fit various body types. Historically, pattern grading was a manual drafting process. However, the invention of pattern-grading machines in the 1950s, and later computerized graders in 1967, significantly increased efficiency and accuracy. These advanced machines can automatically measure, grade, and cut patterns in desired sizes, often storing anthropometric specifications for various garment sizes.1
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