Maryam

Pattern Grading Specialist

Fiverr • Trabajador autónomo

Oct 2024 - Present • 2 yrs

As a Pattern Grading Specialist, I specialize in developing accurate size ranges from existing garment patterns while maintaining the original design, proportions, fit, and construction details. My work supports fashion designers, clothing brands, tailors, and apparel businesses that need patterns prepared for multiple sizes and production. I work with different types of garments, including dresses, tops, skirts, trousers, shirts, jackets, kaftans, Ankara outfits, Agbada, Dashiki, Senator wear, Boubou gowns, streetwear, activewear, and custom apparel. Each grading project begins with reviewing the original pattern, size measurements, points of measure, garment construction, and required size range. My process involves checking the base pattern and applying appropriate grading increments to key areas such as bust, waist, hip, shoulder, armhole, sleeve, neckline, length, and other relevant points. I also work with digital pattern files and can prepare graded patterns for production in formats such as PDF, AI, and DXF. Where necessary, I make pattern adjustments before grading to correct measurements, improve fit, or accommodate specific design requirements. Accuracy is an important part of my grading process. I review the graded pieces to ensure that adjoining seams, notches, grainlines, and construction points remain properly aligned across the size range. My goal is to provide organized and production-ready graded patterns that can be used for sampling, fitting, and garment manufacturing. Key Skills: Pattern Grading / Size Grading / Digital Pattern Grading / Apparel Grading / Sewing Pattern Grading / Pattern Making / Pattern Drafting / Pattern Cutting / Digital Pattern Making / Garment Fit / Fit Development / Pattern Adjustment / Pattern Correction / Size Development / Base Size Development / Measurement Grading / Points of Measure / Seam Matching / Pattern Accuracy / Production-Ready Patterns / PDF Patterns / AI Patterns / DXF Patterns / Apparel Development /

Sewing Pattern Designer

Pattern • Trabajador autónomo

Apr 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 6 mos

As a Sewing Pattern Designer, I specialize in transforming garment ideas, sketches, measurements, photographs, and existing paper patterns into accurate and professionally organized sewing patterns for sampling and production. My work combines pattern drafting, digital pattern making, garment construction, fit development, and technical accuracy. I create custom sewing patterns for different types of apparel, including dresses, tops, skirts, trousers, shirts, jackets, kaftans, Ankara dresses, Agbada, Dashiki, Senator wear, Boubou gowns, streetwear, activewear, and other custom garments. Each project begins with understanding the garment design, measurements, intended fit, fabric type, construction method, and specific requirements. My work includes developing pattern pieces, adding seam allowances, grainlines, notches, fold lines, cut lines, labels, size information, and other technical markings. I also specialize in converting hand-drawn or paper patterns into clean digital formats. Depending on the project requirements, I prepare digital sewing patterns and production-ready files in formats such as PDF, AI, and DXF. I can also make pattern adjustments based on measurements, fit requirements, design changes, and client feedback. For multi-size garments, I support pattern grading and size development while maintaining the intended shape, proportions, and fit of the original design. My focus is on creating clear, accurate, and easy-to-use patterns that help make the garment development process smoother from the first sample through production. Key Skills:Sewing Pattern Design / Custom Sewing Patterns / Pattern Making / Pattern Drafting / Pattern Cutting / Digital Pattern Making / Apparel Pattern Making / Garment Pattern Design / Pattern Digitization / Paper Pattern Conversion / Hand-Drawn Pattern Digitization / PDF Sewing Patterns / AI Pattern Files / DXF Pattern Files / Seam Allowance / Grainline / Notches / Pattern Labels / Pattern Layout / Pattern

Fashion Pattern Designer

Fashiondresses for less • Freelance

Feb 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 8 mos

I specialize in creating professional sewing patterns for traditional and contemporary African garments, working with fashion designers, custom tailors, clothing brands, fashion startups, boutique owners, and apparel businesses that require accurate garment patterns for production and custom tailoring. My experience includes developing custom sewing patterns from sketches, inspiration photos, measurement charts, technical garment specifications, and original fashion concepts. I create detailed garment patterns that help clients move efficiently from design ideas to sample development, fitting, production, and finished clothing collections. Over the years, I have worked on sewing pattern development for Ankara dresses, Kaftans, Agbada, Senator wear, Dashiki outfits, Boubou gowns, traditional wedding attire, Aso Oke garments, African jackets, skirts, blouses, trousers, children's African clothing, and modern Afro-fusion fashion collections. My work involves garment pattern drafting, clothing measurement analysis, garment construction planning, sewing template creation, pattern adjustments, garment fit improvements, production preparation, and apparel development for both custom-made clothing and ready-to-wear fashion collections. I understand the importance of accurate pattern drafting, garment balance, seam allowance planning, sizing consistency, and construction efficiency to ensure every sewing pattern is practical for professional tailoring and clothing manufacturing. In addition to custom sewing pattern creation, I assist fashion entrepreneurs and clothing businesses with collection development, garment prototyping, fashion product preparation, pattern modifications, and production-ready apparel templates that simplify the clothing development process. My expertise covers African fashion design, traditional garment construction, custom clothing development, apparel pattern making, fashion pattern drafting, garment production and clothing manufacturing.