How I grade sewing patterns using Adobe Illustrator

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For more detailed instructions for using Adobe Illustrator for pattern drafting, check out my class on Skillshare: skl.sh/37F2taV
BOOKS:
- Patternmaking for Fashion Design (HARDCOVER VERSION RECOMMENDED): amzn.to/3rnPZ2d
- Professional Pattern Grading Book: amzn.to/3A3Ehhl
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRODUCTION
00:35 - ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
01:24 - MY PATTERN OVERVIEW
03:51 - PREPPING PATTERN PIECES FOR GRADING
10:42 - GRADING
25:57 - CONCLUSION
PATTERN DRAFTING E-COURSES on SKILLSHARE:
- How to Draft a Bodice Sloper Using Adobe Illustrator: skl.sh/37F2taV
- How to Draft a Sleeve Sloper Using Adobe Illustrator: skl.sh/38EwUyk
- All My Skillshare Classes: skl.sh/2JZlIzh
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES + FUN STUFF:
- Shop Pattern Scout PDF sewing patterns: bit.ly/shoppatternscout
-You can also shop some Pattern Scout patterns on Etsy: bit.ly/PatternScout
- Pattern Scout on Pinterest: bit.ly/3kqjT0j
- Sewalongs and tutorials: bit.ly/34Wtt5P
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Pfaff IDT Select Sewing Machine: bit.ly/35fqoh3
Babylock Imagine Serger: bit.ly/2ILM1Ol
Camera: Sony ZV-1
Computer: Apple MacBook Air 13" (2021)
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@sophiab7368 Жыл бұрын

Omg, thank you for this! I have both of these books but had been doing my grading physically rather than sitting down and trying to figure out how to use illustrator. I've seen other methods of grading in illustrator but this by far seems the most accurate.

@PatternScout Жыл бұрын

So glad it is helpful! This has been the best way for me to wrap my brain around it! :)

@daniellefike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, this was so interesting! I definitely have a greater appreciation for how much work goes into a sewing pattern now, and this is just one step in the process! Wow.

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danielle! :)

@sandrafrench6125 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for the look into your process!

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! :)

@1Beadbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process, I’ve always wondered how this was done and I can see where this knowledge could come in handy.

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching! :)

@anymoose6685 Жыл бұрын

Ooh. I just figured out the blend tool. Grading just got a ton easier on illustrator!

@flanaganicole 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting to see. Thanks for shearing!

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@sewittoday1 Жыл бұрын

wow this video is amazing. I have one pattern I am working on that is available on printed fabric as a cut and sew on Spoonflower, but it would be great to know how to create it with more sizes in Adobe Illustrator. Thank you

@Escape10mom 2 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting to watch!

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked seeing it! Thanks!

@santiagosuarez3132 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the teaching, thanks a lot

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@SazzuHope Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for this. I would love more information on creating patterns.

@PatternScout Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I will try to do more on that in the future!

@halachahine8198 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I just wanna know, on what basis did you divide the patterns at first?

@Aryamoony 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊✨

@faithmathingsdal79 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I have no interest in designing my own patterns to distribute etc, this was still fascinating to see. It seems very complicated, but you make it look easy. You must have a more technical/mathematical brain than me, that's for sure! I'm looking forward to this one being released, if it's still resembling your tester! :)

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the process! It's one of those things that gets more intuitive with practice (definitely used to feel way more difficult when I first started doing it). I'm excited for this pattern, too! Been on my todo list for a while and finally starting to come together! :)

@solarwinds- Жыл бұрын

This is so interesting.

@nusaibahibraheem8183 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you shared this because there aren't that many people sharing grading techniques. But I have to say there are much better ways of doing it especially in illustrator, for one, you dont have to cut your pattern and re-blend later, you could just move points instead. THISISKACHI here on youtube has a very easy way of grading with out cutting up the pattern pieces. It's also faster. Her method is kind of the way you moved your dart points.

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation, I will check that out and give it a try!

@cathleenvance4441 2 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted to learn how to design and draft my own patterns which is why I loved this video. I was also wondering if you are planning to do a sew along for the "Nellie" pants. I bought your pattern but I haven't started making them yet since I am still all jammed up making a gazillion Byrdie Button Ups...lol... and by the way, I can see why you wear yours all the time...good Lord, it is all I am wearing since I made it...(in every color I love) Can't wait for the peasant blouse to come out. Also loved all your capsule wardrobe thoughts as well, especially the jean jacket...thank so much for all that you do. I am loving it.

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cathleen, that makes my day to know you are enjoying what I am putting out into the sewing world! :) Doing a sewalong for the Nellie Joggers is for sure on my todo list (just not sure when it will happen)--there's a written sewalong on the Pattern Scout blog, but I still need to get a video done for it! So glad you have been enjoying the Byrdie! Thanks for watching and following along!

@user-el8vg6db6f 2 жыл бұрын

very informative! waw that's a lot of work u guys doin ! actually as a zero experience beginner sewer lol i thought that grading takes 2 sec on illustrator hihi😁 thank's a lot for sharing

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks for watching! :)

@whitneylove1471 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TerrenceLavigosMokebe 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@lorieburtt592 Жыл бұрын

I’m still catching up on all of your previous videos. I wish I could give this ten thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@PatternScout Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :)

@mimistewart9315 Жыл бұрын

This is so interesting to see it done this way. I am trying to do this with a circle skirt but I am not able to achieve the skirt length correctly as the flare is different. Any suggestions. I do have a photo I could show.

@sewingsydney 29 күн бұрын

Important tip - If anyone is having problems copy & pasting to other layers, make sure you Uncheck the 'PASTE REMEMBERS LAYERS' in the Layer Panel Menu - especially if you're using more recent versions of Adobe 💗

@katerin_factory Жыл бұрын

Make more videos please about making patterns in the program

@solansolanster Жыл бұрын

I suggest "Gerber Accumark" software to draft this kind of patterns.

@tommyx6553 2 жыл бұрын

It is much easier to move the Joint points than moving line by line where it breaks up as you grade it when you use Adobe Illustrator. In Adobe Illustrator grading you can always use the Blend tool. All you need is to create the smallest size and the largest and then use blend tool which automatically gives you the Digital drawings of the other sizes in a second. AI : Before hitting the blend too you will need to change it to specified steps and the number of copies you want according to the sizes. Hope it helps.

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

I will try those, thank you for the tips! :)

@evergreenfaerieknots 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I second this, I use the blend tool for my patterns and it certainly saves ALOT of time!

@anymoose6685 Жыл бұрын

Ooh! Please put out a tutorial on using the blend for grading!

@tinalisapattern 6 ай бұрын

I do something similar using Inkscape. This method she shows seams quite cumbersome

@modisteoca 5 ай бұрын

Please can you make a video on how to make sewing instructions using Adobe InDesign?

@artvisionmeditation5199 Жыл бұрын

how to dra basic blouse in Illustartor ?

@sarahdevries731 9 ай бұрын

Hi there! Love your video, you inspired me to purchase the Jack Handford pattern making book. At 3:51 you mention you "divided up the pattern based on the book" but I'm struggling to find where in the book it tells you to to create these lines (that become the different numbered sections). Do you have any advice here? Thanks!

@hoetaku6959 7 ай бұрын

I'm having the same problem... did you ever figure it out?

@sarahdevries731 4 ай бұрын

No, unfortunately :/@@hoetaku6959

@PhotoSlash Жыл бұрын

Hi there I loved this video! i was interested in buying the professional pattern grading book, does it cover also more generic garments like hoodies? does it mention also how to grade with oversized garments? i'm doing some urban clothing, nothing fancy, and i dont wanna risk to buy it and not finding what i need :) Also from what i've seen this method you use is so time consuming :O how do you manage to do it with a whole collection? there must be some software capable of grading automatically from a given pattern..

@PatternScout Жыл бұрын

Hello! The book is actually really basic, with only a few very basic pattern examples. But the grading principles are easy to apply to different styles once you learn the technique (an oversized bodice block will be graded similarly to a fitted bodice block, for ex, same grading steps apply). There are also several software options for pattern grading. I tried to practice and learn a couple of them, but illustrator is a program I already had a ton of experience with so it was more natural for me to draft with that program. I think if you don't already know Illustrator it is actually better to invest the time in learning a grading software. Hope that helps!

@solarwinds- Жыл бұрын

Will any CAD/Drawing software work for drafting apparel patterns? I have AutoCAD that I used back before I retired form engineering. It's a drawing tool as well. I wonder if that will work?

@PatternScout Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@felipethomazetti Жыл бұрын

hi! what is the size of the file you created for this patter or for any patter?

@PatternScout Жыл бұрын

It varies a lot from project to project. The grade file for this pattern was about 1.3 MB and the final pattern file was about 4 MB.

@anjaliamarasekara4719 Жыл бұрын

Please send me grading chart

@jackkyle5457 2 жыл бұрын

Can a pattern /sloper be graded down to 1/3 1/6 maniquine?

@PatternScout 2 жыл бұрын

I think so, although I've never tried it

@jasminecs9708 2 жыл бұрын

You would scale it instead of grade it to whatever percentage of the original pattern you prefer.

@sprngwaters Ай бұрын

Hi there, you mentioned hiring someone to grade for you when you first got started. Do you mind sharing the info of the person you hired? Im looking for someone to grade a pattern for me.