At African Root Studios, we help you turn your design ideas into precise, technical plans. We start by creating detailed technical drawings that act as a map for the entire construction process. We make sure to include every detail—from how the garment fastens with zips or buttons to the exact placement of seams, trims, pockets, and labels. Our goal is to ensure every small detail is clear and production-ready so your creative vision translates perfectly into a wearable piece.

When you’re ready to expand your range, we handle the pattern grading for you. This is where we take your base pattern—usually your sample size—and carefully adjust the dimensions to create your full size run, like moving from a UK10 to a UK12 or UK14.

We don’t just “make the pattern bigger.” We carefully adjust specific points like the bust, waist, and hips to make sure the garment fits beautifully across every size while keeping your original style and proportions intact. We typically work with standard UK sizing, but if you have a specific size chart for your brand, we are more than happy to use that instead.