What Is Pattern Grading? The Essential Size Development Process Before Garment Production
When people think about making clothing, design is often the first thing that comes to mind. The silhouette, the fabric, the details,…
Fashion product development, from first pattern to every size
Grade House is a London studio of pattern cutters and garment technologists. We cut, grade and digitise patterns, make toiles and samples, write tech packs, source fabric and prepare your collection for UK or overseas production.
- Studio in west London, W3
- From first-time founders to luxury houses
- UK and overseas production
A front bodice block, graded across seven sizes
Everything between the sketch and the production run
Use one service or the whole route. Each one is done in our west London studio by pattern cutters and garment technologists.
Fashion design consultationShape the idea, the range and the budget before anything is cut.- Tech packsMeasurements, construction, trims and finishes in one document for the factory.
- Fabric sourcingFabrics and trims matched to the design, the budget and the use.
- Toiling and first sampleTest fit and construction in calico, then make the first sample.
- Pattern cuttingAccurate patterns from a sketch, a sample or a reference garment.
- Pattern amendmentsFit corrections and design changes to patterns you already have.
- Pattern gradingA full size range from your approved base size, digital or manual.
- Pattern digitisingPaper patterns turned into digital files for grading and factories.
- Printing on paper and cardFull-scale patterns printed on pattern paper or production card.
- File conversion and backupPattern files converted between systems and kept safe.
- Costing and marker makingFabric use worked out and markers laid for less waste.
- UK manufacturing in LondonSmall and medium runs made in the UK.
- Overseas manufacturingLarger runs through trusted overseas partners.
- WomenswearDresses, tailoring, tops and occasionwear, from sample to run.
- MenswearShirts, jackets, trousers and casualwear made to your spec.
- ChildrenswearComfortable, hard-wearing garments sized for growing children.
- SportswearActivewear in stretch and performance fabrics.
- Uniforms and workwearUniforms for staff, schools and healthcare, made to last.
- Middle East brandsDevelopment and production for brands in the Gulf and wider region.
Who we work with
From a first sample to a full production calendar.
First collection
Starting a brand
You have the idea and the sketches. We help you turn them into patterns, a sample and a realistic plan for your first run.
Repeat production
Growing brands
You sell already and need reliable patterns, grading and production that keep up with demand.
Technical partner
Established houses and corporate wear
Luxury houses, retailers and uniform suppliers use us for technical support, overflow pattern work and grading at scale.
From first idea to production run
A typical project with us follows these stages. You can join at any stage: many brands come to us with a sample or a pattern already made.
- 1
Consultation
We look at your designs, references, budget and quantities, and agree the route.
- 2
Pattern cutting
Your first pattern is cut from the sketch, a sample or a reference garment.
- 3
Toile and fitting
A calico toile tests the fit and construction; the pattern is amended until it is right.
- 4
Sample
The first sample is made in your chosen fabric and trims.
- 5
Grading and tech pack
The approved pattern is graded across your size range and documented for the factory.
- 6
Production
Your run is made in our London network or overseas, with the files and samples to match.
Trusted by established luxury and corporate fashion brands
Grade House is a London based technical fashion product development company providing precision pattern services, grading strategy and structured garment development for established luxury houses and international fashion brands across the UK. We support the technical foundation of collections from concept refinement through to production preparation, ensuring accuracy in fit, consistency in grading and alignment with manufacturing requirements.
Design consultation
Incorporating the latest trends, innovative techniques and a keen understanding of market demands, our team works with you to develop a collection that balances creativity with market viability, so your clothing line stands out and resonates with the people you design for.
Why brands work with Grade House
Garment development needs both creative understanding and technical control. Our team focuses on practical development decisions that improve fit, construction, documentation and production readiness, helping brands move forward with fewer avoidable revisions.
What our clients say
Reviews from brands and designers we have worked with, as left on Google.
Grade house are a top notch establishment. Highly professional and the work they do is outstanding. As a business owner I’m on the lookout for people I can scale my business with, who I can trust and for a good working relationship and high quality work.
Addy SpearmanGoogle review
Grade house are so easy to work with. They are quick, precise and most importantly do an amazing job with both pattern cutting and pattern grading. I will definitely be using their services in the future. Thanks Zuhair and Ching!!
Lily Rose DambelliGoogle review
Five stars for Zuhair, Chris and the marvelously professional team at Grade House! We embarked on a new product development project with Zuhair and the team back starting in December 2018. We have been working together since and will continue to do so.
Joy Lorck-SchierningGoogle review
Grade house helped us so much with the start up and launch of our brand. The advice has been great, we’re so grateful! Gabrielle and Ching worked so hard to make sure we got the look and feel that we required, can’t wait to work with you guys again. Many thanks
Jayde SxoGoogle review
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Bring your designs to the cutting table
Book an appointment at our west London studio, or send us your sketches and we'll tell you the best route and what it will cost.