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To grade a pattern means to manipulate an existing pattern at various points in order to make it fit a smaller or larger size. This How To shows the technique used for making a sleeve pattern smaller. The technique illustrated here can be used when making any pattern smaller.

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    Oct 9, 2009, 02.38 PMby Almatinka

    This is going to take time to figure out, but I am sure it will help a bunch!!! Thank you!!!

  • Missing

    Sep 14, 2008, 10.13 AMby giffengood

    thanks so much. would you do one for pants, please? this is so helpful!

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    Jan 1, 2008, 06.02 PMby zahra

    Thanks Again!!!:)

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