--> Scale Up, Scale Down: How to Size & Grade Dog Wear Patterns for Every Breed

Learn how to make

Dog Wear Patterns Fit Every Size

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Want to create dog wear patterns that fit every breed—without starting from scratch?

You’ve probably followed a sewing pattern before.

Maybe you’ve even created your own pattern. 

But when it comes to taking a single-size pattern and scaling it to fit everything from a Frenchie to a Lab — that’s where most people get stuck.

You're not alone. Grading feels technical, confusing, and maybe even a little intimidating at first.  

That’s why I created this mini-course: To help you confidently grade your dog wear patterns into multiple sizes—without needing fancy software or expensive tools.

More Than Just Resizing...

This course isn’t just about resizing or scaling a pattern — it’s about becoming the kind of designer who can confidently adapt their work for any dog, any time.

If you’ve ever wondered things like:

“Why are dog size charts all so different?”
“What if I don’t know how to measure a dog?”
“How do I scale a pattern and keep the fit consistent?”

This course takes the mystery out of the process — and shows you exactly how to move from a single-size base pattern to a full size range, step-by-step.

This course is for you if...

  • You want to create patterns that fit more than one dog size
  • You've made custom dog wear but haven’t figured out how to grade it
  • You want to start selling digital patterns (or improve what you already offer)
  • You're ready to stop winging it and use a real size chart and method

From Guessing to Sizing & Grading with Confidence

Grading used to feel like a mystery. Now it’s one of the most empowering skills I teach.
— Jill, Founder of Thank Dog We Made It

I used to design every coat as a one-off.
Every customer—a brand new pattern— a brand new size.
It worked for a while, but it wasn’t sustainable.

Now, I have a reliable process that lets me scale one base pattern up or down—quickly and accurately.

Bonus: Cozy Coat Pattern Included

As part of this course, you’ll get the Medium Cozy Coat Pattern (normally $15) —a clean, versatile base pattern that’s ideal for practicing grading techniques.

You’ll use this pattern throughout the course as we walk through each grading step, making it easy to follow along and apply what you learn.

Prefer to use your own pattern? You can follow along using your own coat or jacket pattern and learn how to size it up or down.

And here's the best part: You have full rights to hack it, modify it, and even share your remixed version as your own. 

Use it throughout the course to test your grading—and start building your own design library.

Practical Tools Included:

  • A companion grading workbook to guide you through every step 
  • Blank size chart templates, and step-by-step guides to the slash, spread, and pivot methods for hands-on practice.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to apply functional ease for movement and fit  
  • How to grade using the Basic Dog Size Chart (XS–XL)  
  • How to create your own size chart for niche markets or breeds
  • How to adjust your pattern confidently—without distorting the fit

What's Included:

  • 7 short, step-by-step video lessons
  • Step-by-step instructions for grading your pattern using Slash & Spread and Pivot methods 
  • Visual diagrams and blank charts for grading your own patterns  
  • Practice exercises using the included Basic Dog Size Chart  
  • Tips for adding ease, seam allowance, and creating a custom grading system  
  • Bonus mini-lesson: How to re-size sleeves (including raglan)

Just $127 CAD (approx. $95 USD)
Special waitlist pricing available — pay just $99 CAD!

  • Includes the Cozy Coat Pattern (value $15 CAD) 
  • Weekly live Q&A check-ins
  • Lifetime access to all lessons and resources
  • Option to upgrade to VIP for 1:1 coaching support 
  • Flexible payment plans available

**Get over 20% off for joining the waitlist — pay just $99 CAD.** Enrolment opens soon — join the waitlist now to lock in your early bird discount.

Turn your single-size pattern into a full collection that fits every dog.

Grade with confidence.
Create patterns that fit—every dog, every time.


Make something that's truly your own

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