I come from a design and pattern making background in the fashion industry where I worked for many years until retiring.  From my work experience I gained an excellent knowledge of sizing and grading. Many of my patterns are made from the bottom up with traditional side seams which I believe is crucial for some designs for maintaining a garment's structure. Some garments are made using both top-down and bottom-up techniques to keep seaming to a minimal. I have endevoured to use the optimal knitting techniques for each indiviidual style  to ensure that all the hard work you put into your project keeps your finished garment looking good for many years to come.