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Ready to Wear

Description

Ready to Wear refers to mass-produced clothing sold in retail stores, distinguishing them from custom-made or home-sewn items.

Detailed explanation

In the sewing community, RTW distinguishes factory-made garments from self-sewn projects. This distinction is critical for sizing, as commercial clothing often relies on vanity sizing, whereas sewing patterns use standard body measurements. Sewists also analyze RTW clothing to understand professional construction techniques or to replicate a specific fit.

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