Grading of junior sizes The junior sizes range from 11 to 17, or 11-13-15-17. the grade from 13 to 15 is very much the same as th grade from 16 to 18. these junior sizes should not be confused with the in-between sizes of the misses regular sizes. for instance: if a style is made in sizes 14-16-18-20, and there is a special request for the same style to be made in the in between sizes, as 15-17-19 of the misses regular sizes, the size 15 would be graded half a size smaller than the 16, or the 15 size would be exactly a size in between the 14 and 16.

showing grading position or pattern this chart shows where and how much pattern is graded from 13 to 15. the sleeve is graded 1/4” in length at the elbow, if it is a straight sleeve. for a shaped sleeve, the grade is divided into two parts, 1/8” above and 1/8” below the elbow, as shown in the misses grading. note: many manufacturers grade the front and back only 3/8” instead of 1/2”, from center front or back to the side seam, in other words, they grade only 1/8” instead of 1/4”, from armhole to the side seam, however, for close fitting garments, as a fitted bodice, slip or tailored garment, the 1/2” grade is preferred.

grading girls sizes the girls sizes range from 6 to 14, or 6-8-10-12-14. styles for these sizes are suitable for girls of public school age. size 8 to 10 is the sample size. the average increase in the height of girls in the above sizes is about 2” per year. in other words, the 10 year size girl is 4” taller than the 8 year size, etc.

showing grading position on pattern this chart shows where and how muck pattern is graded from size 8 to 10. use the same amount when grading from 10 to 12, 12 to 14, or 8 to 6. when grading from 8 to 6, reduce instead of increase, as you shift the pattern. the grade of the skirt length is about 3” per size.