Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse size of market
- Develop a shaped grade plan
- Design brief and specifications are interpreted.
- Target market and intended purpose of design is discussed and clarified with designer.
- Measurement table is analysed.
- Growth of circumference and length increments is identified and size table is constructed.
- Base pattern pieces are identified.
- Grade points are allocated.
- Grade rule table is constructed.
- Grade pattern
- Stacking or outlay requirements, including direction are determined.
- Pattern is graded manually using patternmaking technical skills or by computer, according to OHS practices.
- If stacking, stack points or lines are identified.
- Integrity of pattern attributes is preserved during grading.
- All pattern pieces are accurately labelled with all necessary pattern marking symbols.
- Pattern is checked for accuracy and appropriate action taken, if necessary.
- Prepare portfolio
- Maintain records