About this episode

Malena unpacks the complexities of sewing pattern grading, discussing sizing, fabric choice, and the reasons behind varying sizing charts.

Sizing a sewing pattern is rarely as simple as making everything bigger or smaller. In this episode, Malena unpacks what pattern grading actually involves, from choosing a base size to adjusting proportions for areas like the bust, waist, neck and sleeves. You’ll hear why grading is about balance rather than mathematics alone, how fabric choice affects the process, and why there are so many different sizing charts out there. If you’ve ever wondered why sizing can feel inconsistent or simply confusing, this episode gives you a clearer understanding of the decisions happening behind the scenes. Mentioned in this episode Muna and Broad Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator. thelaststitch.com The Last Stitch Instagram

People in this episode

Host: Malena Hjerpe

Topics covered

• sewing pattern grading
• sizing
• pattern making
• fabric choice
• sizing charts
• sewing education

Keywords

• sewing patterns
• grading
• sizing
• proportions
• fabric
• sizing charts
• sewing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Muna and Broad, Hazelhen Patterns, The Last Stitch, The Last Stitch Media

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