Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This was definitely a special project to me. One of the reasons I decided to start a podcast was to connect with others in business, especially in the fashion industry.
When you work for yourself, you are alone a lot and that can be isolating. Also getting to hear about how these amazing women started their fashion career, what has worked for them and plans they have for the future. Super inspiring!
I really enjoyed every single conversation. Listen to the full season on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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#fabricofsuccesspodcast #fashionentrepreneur #fashionbusinesstips #kimdave #fashionentrepreneurship
This was definitely a special project to me. One of the reasons I decided to start a podcast was to connect with others in business, especially in the fashion industry.
When you work for yourself, you are alone a lot and that can be isolating. Also getting to hear about how these amazing women started their fashion career, what has worked for them and plans they have for the future. Super inspiring!
I really enjoyed every single conversation. Listen to the full season on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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#fabricofsuccesspodcast #fashionentrepreneur #fashionbusinesstips #kimdave #fashionentrepreneurship


![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
Womens 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 designer and content creator helping you bridge the gap between digital design and physical production. My mission is to simplify the process of fashion design.
[CONNECT WITH ME]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdavedesigns/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimdavedesigns
Website: https://shop.kimdave.com/
#FashionDesign #ReadyToWear #SizeGuide #FashionBrand #MakerMode #SewingTips #FashionStartup #PatternGrading #ClothingBrand #KimDave The Ultimate Size Guide for Ready to Wear Brands](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E8neVyfWRwM/mqdefault.jpg)







