Join me for an introduction to pattern grading. During this tutorial, I'm going to work with a shirt front pattern piece to show you how to grade it up one size using a 2" grade rule and my grading ruler. A grade rule is a set of designated amounts a pattern is made larger or smaller at specific points around the edge of the pattern. If you'd like to dive in deep... check out my Workbook - Grading for the Home Sewer + use coupon code "gradeup" for $ off the PDF (see link below). 00:00 Introduction 02:45 The Grade Rule or Change between Sizes vary depending on pattern size and the portion of the pattern that you are grading. 05:00 Grade Rule vs. Cardinal Point (grade point) & Grading in the X and Y Directions 06:49 Instructions for Grading a Shirt Front using a 2" Grade Starts Here 15:35 How to Connect the Graded Points to create the new size 18:47 What's up next during this week's episode of Fab Fit Friday Get your copy of Grading for the Home Sewer If you would like to stay in touch, sign up below for my monthly newsletter. As a special gift for joining, you will receive a free PDF pack of mini pattern pieces so you can practice along with me on my weekly Youtube series, Fit Tip Tuesday! Join my new Facebook Group here: Love my cutting mat? Get yours here: Isn't my Oliso Mini Project Iron Cute? Check it out using my Affiliate Link; ?aff=49 To purchase patterns: To contact me via email: jsterndesigns37@ To see my teaching schedule: To see my list of hand-on workshops: To see my online classes at To see my Craftsy Classes: