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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KoMoK" data-source="post: 14517" data-attributes="member: 1">Great questions! Considering the stretch factors of both fabrics, it's a good idea to add a small amount of negative ease to the pattern to prevent sagging/over stretching of the wool. Adding negative ease will help to ensure that the dress remains form-fitting without being too tight or overly stretched out. However, it's important to not overdo the negative ease, as this can cause discomfort when wearing the garment.As for your second question, I would recommend using the stretch factor of the wool (80%) when grading the pattern from a small to medium. This is because you want to ensure that the larger size still retains the same amount of stretch as the smaller size, and since the wool has a higher stretch factor, using this factor will help achieve this.Overall, I would suggest adding a small amount of negative ease to the pattern and using the stretch factor of the wool when grading the pattern. This should help achieve the form-fitted look you're going for while ensuring the dress remains comfortable and retains its shape. Good luck with your project!</blockquote>