Description
Reliable Tops Pattern Grading Services for Fashion Brands, Designers & Production Pros
Precision Grading. Consistent Fit. Production-Ready Results for All Top Styles.
Inconsistent sizing across tops leads to:
- ❌ Ill-fitting crop tops, tank tops, halter tops, and blouses
- ❌ Wasted materials and production delays
- ❌ Costly reworks and customer returns
- ❌ Brand reputation damage due to sizing complaints
At Smart Pattern Making, we eliminate the guesswork from resizing tops. With over 30 years of experience, our grading team ensures your patterns scale perfectly across all sizes—without distorting proportions or silhouette. Whether you're producing crop tops, tank tops, halter tops, or any unique top style, we’re your behind-the-scenes expert in Los Angeles CA.
We help you meet market demands with accurate, scalable patterns that keep production on time and your customers happy.
Why Fashion Brands and Designers Trust Us with Their Tops
✔️ Expert Grading Across All Top Styles
From fitted crop tops to flowy halter tops, we grade with care to maintain shape, drape, and fit.
✔️ Custom Grading Rules
Apply your brand's sizing charts or fit model preferences for consistent outcomes.
✔️ Factory-Ready Files
Receive Gerber, DXF, or other formats ready for immediate factory use.
✔️ Fast Turnaround
Most top grading orders completed in 24–72 hours. Rush service available.
✔️ No Hidden Overhead
Pay only for what you need—no software, licenses, or internal hires required.
How Our Tops Pattern Grading Service Works
1. Count Your Pattern Pieces
Example: 5 self, 2 lining. Choose your package accordingly.
2. Choose Your Size Range
Select how many sizes you need—2, 5, 10+, and beyond.
3. Upload Your Files
Send us your Gerber or DXF files after checkout with any grading instructions.
4. No Specs? Use Our Size Chart Generator
Enter bust, waist, hip, sleeve length, and generate precise Points of Measurement (POMs) instantly.
Stop Losing Time to In-House Grading
Many brands assume in-house grading is cheaper—until the real costs add up.
| Description | In-House Grading | Smart Pattern Making |
|---|---|---|
| Time Investment | High – hiring, training, managing staff | ✅ We handle everything |
| Customization | Limited to in-house expertise | ✅ Fully tailored to your specs |
| Grader Salary | $50,000–$70,000/year | ✅ Included |
| CAD Software | $10,000–$12,000 | ✅ Included |
| Hardware, Ink, Paper | $8,000–$10,000/year | ✅ Included |
| Ongoing Support | $3,000/year | ✅ Included |
| Total Cost | $72,000–$100K+/year | Only pay per project |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you grade crop tops, tank tops, halter tops, and other styles?
A: Yes! We grade all types of tops while keeping the fit and proportions consistent across sizes.
Q: Will my original top design maintain its silhouette?
A: Absolutely. We preserve your top's balance, shaping, and design integrity.
Q: What if I don’t have specs?
A: Use our Size Chart Generator to quickly create POMs for your tops in minutes.
Q: How fast can I get my graded tops?
A: Most orders are delivered in 24–72 hours depending on complexity. Need it faster? Ask for a rush.
Q: Are your files compatible with my factory?
A: Yes. We provide graded patterns in Gerber, DXF, and other formats your manufacturer can use instantly.
Ready to Grade Your Tops and Save Time?
❌ Avoid delays, expensive software, and in-house headaches.
✅ Let our experts deliver consistent, factory-ready grading for all your top styles.
Whether you're launching a crop top collection or resizing your best-selling halter tops, we’ll help you move from design to production—fast. Trusted by fashion pros across the U.S. and especially in Los Angeles CA, we’re your go-to team for top pattern grading.
👉 Start Your Tops Pattern Grading Order Now
Pattern Grading Disclaimer
At Smart Pattern Making, we deliver professional-grade pattern grading based on the files, measurements, and specifications provided by the client.
To ensure the best results, we strongly recommend the following:
- Always test graded patterns by sewing physical samples before starting production.
- Verify all size measurements, proportions, and fit to ensure they meet your brand’s or client’s expectations.
- Review all files upon delivery and communicate any necessary adjustments before moving into bulk production.
Smart Pattern Making is not responsible for production errors or fit issues resulting from untested or unchecked patterns. By placing an order, you confirm that you understand and accept these terms.
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Customer Reviews
If you provide the correct measurements between sizes, you will get grading that is very accurate. I am pleased with the sizing both horizontally and vertically and really appreciate Alejandro and his team for their precision. Working long-distance from another continent to have a new design graded is not easy. This was my only frustration with the process of having a pattern graded. Living nine hours ahead of Pacific time and being unable to call led to some misunderstandings that had to be corrected more than once. However, in the end, I got beautiful, accurate pattern pieces from my original design. That was the goal! My one recommendation to the SPM team would be to add an option to call on Skype for those of us living outside the US. My prior plotter called me on Skype whenever a question arose, and this worked out brilliantly.
