Expanding from Custom to Ready-to-Wear?

Grading Studio Is Your Best Ally

Moving from Custom work to Ready To Wear (RTW) is a big leap and it requires shifting how you think about patternmaking. Unlike made-to-measure garments where fit can be achieved through several adjustments, ready-to-wear a precision in the cut, fit and style which must be maintained through multiple sizes.

That’s where Grading Studio from Patternmaker becomes a game-changer.

What Changes When You Go Ready-to-Wear?

In custom work, you draft for one person at a time.
In ready-to-wear, you need:

  • Patterns that work across a range of body sizes
  • A way to apply your design to all sizes without redrawing
  • Consistent, repeatable results for production efficiency

You can’t afford to guess at fit or redo patterns manually every time.

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Grading Studio: The Professional Tool for Multi-Size Pattern Development

Grading Studio lets you:
  Draft your original designs from scratch – bodices, trousers, skirts, sleeves, you name it
  Apply professional grading rules to expand those patterns into full-size ranges
  Edit curves, darts, points, and seams.
  Visualize and adjust how your pattern changes across sizes, all in one place

Whether you’re moving from S to XL or building an inclusive range, Grading Studio helps you do it with precision and control.

From Custom Fit to Consistent Standard Fit

The hardest part of ready-to-wear is fit consistency. Your customers expect that if one garment in size 10 fits, the rest will too. Grading Studio helps you:

  • Create size ranges that follow your brand’s own fit philosophy
  • Use measurement-based grading rules, not just generic size jumps
  • Maintain your original silhouette and proportions across all sizes

You stay true to your design, from sample to production.

Why Grading Studio Is Perfect for Independent Designers

Unlike big-industry systems built for large factories, Grading Studio is:

  • Intuitive and flexible
  • Designed for designers, not just technicians
  • Affordable and adaptable as you grow

It supports your transition from one-of-a-kind pieces to repeatable, scalable collections — without losing your creative freedom.

Real Example: One Pattern, Five Sizes

Let’s say you’ve drafted a bestselling dress in size 12. With Grading Studio, you can:

  • Define your size chart and grade rules
  • Add size 8, 10, 14, and 16 in minutes
  • Review all pieces visually — adjust any part that doesn’t grade smoothly
  • Export all sizes for cutting, production, or digital sale

One file. One workflow. Multiple sizes — ready for the market.

Ready to Go Ready-to-Wear?

If you’re:
  A fashion designer moving into production
  Tired of redrawing the same pattern in multiple sizes
  Serious about consistency, quality, and growth

Then, Grading Studio is your perfect pattern partner.

Draft. Grade. Expand your brand.

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