The Ultimate Size Guide for Ready to Wear Brands

In this video, I cover how to create The Ultimate Size Guide for Ready to Wear Brands. Starting a Ready-to-Wear (RTW) brand is exciting, but sizing is the #1 place where new designers lose money and customers. If your sizing isn’t consistent, your returns will skyrocket. In this video, I’m breaking down the "Science of Sizing" so you can launch your collection with total confidence. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ Why having the right 'fit' model is important ✅ What measurements to consider ✅ How to create a consistent size chart for your specific brand. ✅ Why grading (moving between sizes) is the key to a professional RTW line. [RESOURCES MENTIONED] 🧵 Maker Mode Planner: The physical workspace for designers. It includes pre-printed size charts, fabric logs, and project canvases https://shop.kimdave.com/products/maker-mode-a4-sewing-plannerXyFyXel Women's size chart http://youtube.com/post/UgkxuqIydNvFxBaFiHR4Q1FDzp6RF4l6vpMU?si=7bRL9GZeFdvl1XFJ Bodice and pants grading tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nGv3FeXHdg How to take upper body measurements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWN-kEIuIPU&t How to take lower body measurements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxJ5sxWQFCk&t [TIMESTAMPS] Intro 00:00 The importance of consistent sizing 00:45 Picking Your "Fit Model" 01:35 "Must-Have" Measurement List 03:27 The "Ease" Rule 05:13 Creating the chart 06:16 Grading the sizes 07:43 The difference between UK, US, and EU sizing 09:38 [ABOUT KIM DAVE] I’m a fashion d