DD+ Lingerie & Swimwear Consulting, Design and Product Development
Creating supportive, properly engineered lingerie for full-bust bodies requires precise technical knowledge, disciplined product development processes, and a deep understanding of how garments perform on real people. With over 20 years in the lingerie industry, formal training and a Contour Fashion degree from De Montfort University in England, and hands-on experience fitting thousands of clients, Kimberly Hamilton develops intimate apparel that functions exactly as intended.
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Based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Kimberly specializes in DD+ product development, pattern drafting, grading, and technical fit refinement. She has worked with independent start-ups through to billion-dollar global brands, bringing a fit-focused, engineering-led approach to every project. Her work is grounded in technical fit, product & performance testing, and real-world retail and bra-fitting expertise, delivering garments that perform, support, and fit consistently across sizes.
Design Review
Refine designs, tech packs, and patterns to ensure DD+ sizing and optimal fit. Evaluate concepts for practicality, construction, and sourcing.
Prototyping
Construct cut & sew prototypes to test fit and garment functionality. Allows brands to evaluate performance before production.
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Fit Development
Support for fit model selection, base size development, size run fittings, wear testing, and performance testing. Conduct garment fittings and provide actionable feedback to ensure consistent fit and function.
Patterns & Grading
Precise digital pattern development and grading for DD+ sizes. Files can be provided in Adobe Illustrator (editable and printable) or Optitex (DXF-ready for CAD).
Consulting
Expert guidance on sizing, fit strategy, and product development considerations. Helps brands make practical, informed decisions about design and construction.
Bra Fit Training
Hands-on training for staff or designers on fitting techniques. Covers both retail customer service and product development evaluation.
Who we work with
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Lingerie & swimwear designers needing technical support for fit, patterns, or DD+ sizing
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Independent lingerie and swimwear brands seeking product development guidance
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Start-ups developing their first collection
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Retailers or boutiques preparing for new store openings or staff bra-fit training
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Established brands refining fit, sizing, and garment performance
About
Kimberly Hamilton | DD+ Bra Nerd
Kimberly has worked across the full spectrum of lingerie and swimwear brands, from start-ups and established businesses, to a multi-billion-dollar global company. She combines in-depth technical expertise in pattern drafting, grading, and fit with hands-on bra-fitting experience, ensuring garments perform and fit consistently.
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As the founder of Kimtimates, a DD+ retail and bra-fitting boutique in Red Deer, Alberta, she applies her knowledge to both product development and retail training, helping brands and retailers create garments that work for real bodies.
Get in Touch
Discuss your project, refine your designs, or improve DD+ garment fit. Kimberly provides technical guidance, fit testing, and consulting to help your products perform as intended.
403-967-0924
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