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LFT 323 Pattern Grading

HND1 levelComputing & ICT15 topics

LFT 323 covers 15 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Fundamentals of footwear sizing and grading
  2. Components requiring pattern grading
  3. Fit in footwear pattern grading
  4. Manual pattern grading techniques
  5. Computer-aided pattern grading
  6. Grading rules for size and width adjustments
  7. Footwear lasts and pattern grading
  8. Grading for men’s, women’s and children’s footwear
  9. Grading for athletic, formal and specialty footwear
  10. Width grading, fit and comfort
  11. Anthropometric data for grading decisions
  12. Fit testing of graded patterns
  13. Advanced and custom grading techniques
  14. Mass customization in pattern grading
  15. Industrial practices in footwear pattern grading

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Fundamentals of footwear sizing and grading

Footwear sizing and grading involve measuring the foot, converting measurements to standard size units, and applying grading rules to produce a range of sizes from a base model. Mastering these fundamentals is essential for designing shoes that fit diverse consumers and for scaling production efficiently.

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