tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714492.post2660343220618195245..comments2024-03-14T20:55:42.996-07:00Comments on The Design Loft: Grading Stack PointsE Melanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954364009385391625noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714492.post-76663518653938316782012-07-30T17:31:04.752-07:002012-07-30T17:31:04.752-07:00Zamkoff's book (I have the 1985 edition) does ...Zamkoff's book (I have the 1985 edition) does show how to grade a back bodice with a shoulder dart. The front bodice shoulder dart would grade similarly, if not the same. Handford does not demonstrate it. Still, no grading manual will illustrate every possible design variation. It is up to the grader to apply the principles to their own work.E Melanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954364009385391625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714492.post-12265270416097355172008-05-06T01:24:00.000-07:002008-05-06T01:24:00.000-07:00does the above mentioned book have instructions on...does the above mentioned book have instructions on how to grade womenswear bodice and torso blocks with both front and shoulder darts?i bought a book called pattern grading for womenswear by gerry cooklin which was a complete waste of money.could you also tell me if zamkoff is better in that repsectc'est la viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190694565640055102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21714492.post-38368822607238262702007-07-24T12:40:00.000-07:002007-07-24T12:40:00.000-07:00I have what is probably a stupid question.Do you d...I have what is probably a stupid question.<BR/>Do you do the grading before or after you add the Seam Allowance to the sloper? Part of my brain says before because you are likely to get a better line, the other says after as it would be easier. I am loving your blog, thank you so very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com