I know this question isn't related specifically to historic
costuming, but I think some of you have made businesses from your
passion for such and may have needed to grade their patterns up and
down for sale. In the past, I have done my own grading, but I've
never really learned
Sylvia,
I think your question entirely appropriate for this list. I have a
whole archive of historic patterns that I'd like to grade (none of
them is even close to my own size!), but have never attempted. If you
hear of a grader/service, I might be interested, too.
Many thanks for
I'll let you know if I hear of anything.

Sylvia Rognstad
Costume/clothing design construction
Alterations home dec
http://www.ezzyworld.com
On Jan 29, 2010, at 1:13 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote:
Sylvia,
I think your question entirely appropriate for this list. I have a
whole archive
At 12:13 PM 1/29/2010, you wrote:
Sylvia, I think your question entirely appropriate for this list. I
have a whole archive of historic patterns that I'd like to grade
(none of them is even close to my own size!), but have never
attempted. If you hear of a grader/service, I might be
I am based in Houston, TX and I do offer a pattern grading service. For
further details email me off list.
In service
Robert Powell
Wolfon's Costumes Apparel
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-Original Message-
From: Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010
I need to be able to grade a pattern up and down in size from a 0 up
to probably a 20 something. I don't want to have to repattern a
garment for each size.

Sylvia Rognstad
Costume/clothing design construction
Alterations home dec
http://www.ezzyworld.com
On Jan 29, 2010, at 1:46
I am sticking my nose in here. I spent 25 years as a patternmaker/designer
in NYC.
Both Gerber and Lectra have computer grading programs. The software and
hardware are HUGELY expensive. My suggestion is to contact either of these
companies to see if there is someone in your area (or ever outside
Hi Sylvia:
I've worked with a professional grader, and it was very easy and
surprisingly inexpensive. I sent her digital files, but you can also
send them paper patterns. If the grader works with a computer
program, as most of them do these days, you or she can have the paper
patterns
