

Know exactly how much you need before you spend a naira."
Starting a fashion business without knowing your numbers is the fastest way to run out of money before you've even launched. Too many Nigerian designers start undercapitalised — and close within 12 months.
The Startup Cost Calculator walks you through every cost, from sewing machines to Instagram ads to your own salary, so you know exactly how much capital to raise, what's one-time versus recurring, and where to prioritise your spend.
• 🏢 Premises & Setup — Studio/workspace rent deposit, first 3 months rent, fit-out, furniture, signage, electricity connection, generator purchase and installation. 8 line items.
• 🧵 Equipment & Machinery — Industrial sewing machine, overlocker, steam press, cutting table, dress forms, pattern tools, rotary cutter, computer, printer and design software subscription. 13 line items.
• 🧶 Initial Stock & Materials — Opening fabric stock, lining, trimmings, packaging materials and sample fabrics. 5 line items.
• 📣 Branding & Marketing — Logo design, brand identity, website, domain, professional photography, social media setup, initial ad spend, business cards and launch event. 10 line items.
• 💼 Legal & Admin — CAC business registration, trademark, legal contracts, accountant setup, business bank account, POS machine and business insurance. 7 line items.
• 👥 People — Staff recruitment, training, first month salaries and owner salary for 3 months. 4 line items.
• 🔧 Contingency & Working Capital — 10% contingency buffer and 3 months working capital. Essential — never skip these. 5 line items.
• Summary — Total one-time costs, total monthly recurring, grand total and total capital needed including 10% contingency — all auto-calculated.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Who this is for: Anyone starting or significantly expanding a fashion business who wants to plan their capital requirements before spending anything.
Format: Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) — works on Windows, Mac and Google Sheets
Includes: 1 workbook · 2 sheets · 50+ cost line items · Auto-calculated summary
Know exactly how much you need before you spend a naira."
Starting a fashion business without knowing your numbers is the fastest way to run out of money before you've even launched. Too many Nigerian designers start undercapitalised — and close within 12 months.
The Startup Cost Calculator walks you through every cost, from sewing machines to Instagram ads to your own salary, so you know exactly how much capital to raise, what's one-time versus recurring, and where to prioritise your spend.
• 🏢 Premises & Setup — Studio/workspace rent deposit, first 3 months rent, fit-out, furniture, signage, electricity connection, generator purchase and installation. 8 line items.
• 🧵 Equipment & Machinery — Industrial sewing machine, overlocker, steam press, cutting table, dress forms, pattern tools, rotary cutter, computer, printer and design software subscription. 13 line items.
• 🧶 Initial Stock & Materials — Opening fabric stock, lining, trimmings, packaging materials and sample fabrics. 5 line items.
• 📣 Branding & Marketing — Logo design, brand identity, website, domain, professional photography, social media setup, initial ad spend, business cards and launch event. 10 line items.
• 💼 Legal & Admin — CAC business registration, trademark, legal contracts, accountant setup, business bank account, POS machine and business insurance. 7 line items.
• 👥 People — Staff recruitment, training, first month salaries and owner salary for 3 months. 4 line items.
• 🔧 Contingency & Working Capital — 10% contingency buffer and 3 months working capital. Essential — never skip these. 5 line items.
• Summary — Total one-time costs, total monthly recurring, grand total and total capital needed including 10% contingency — all auto-calculated.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Who this is for: Anyone starting or significantly expanding a fashion business who wants to plan their capital requirements before spending anything.
Format: Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) — works on Windows, Mac and Google Sheets
Includes: 1 workbook · 2 sheets · 50+ cost line items · Auto-calculated summary
Digital products are delivered to your inbox immediately after payment. Physical studio pieces ship within 3 to 5 working days.
The tables below provide information on the sizing of LsjRegal's products, this is to aid you make informed decisions on what to buy.
| Women | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | US | FR | IT | BUST | WAIST | HIP | |
| XS(-) | 4 | 0 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 22 | 34 |
| XS | 6 | 2 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 24 | 36 |
| S | 8 | 4 | 36 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 38 |
| S(+) | 10 | 6 | 38 | 40 | 36 | 28 | 40 |
| M | 12 | 8 | 40 | 42 | 38 | 30 | 42 |
| M(+) | 14 | 10 | 42 | 44 | 40 | 32 | 44 |
| L | 16 | 12 | 44 | 46 | 42 | 34 | 46 |
| L(+) | 18 | 14 | 46 | 48 | 44 | 36 | 48 |
| XL | 20 | 16 | 48 | 50 | 46 | 38 | 50 |
| XL(+) | 22 | 18 | 50 | 52 | 48 | 40 | 52 |
| XXL | 24 | 20 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 42 | 54 |
| XXL(+) | 26 | 22 | 54 | 56 | 52 | 44 | 56 |
NOTE: ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN INCHES.

HEIGHT |
MINI | MIDI | MAXI | |
| PETITE | 5'1 - 5'4 | 35" / 89.5cm | 52" / 132.5 | 58" / 148cm |
| REGULAR | 5'5 - 5'8 | 36" / 97cm | 55" / 140cm | 62" / 158cm |
| TALL | 5'9 - 6'0 | 41" / 104.5cm | 58" / 148cm | 66" / 168cm |
NOTE: ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN INCHES.
| HEIGHT | MINI | MIDI | MAXI | |
| PETITE | 5'1 - 5'4 | 15" / 38.5cm | 36" / 92cm | 43" / 110cm |
| REGULAR | 5'5 - 5'8 | 18" / 46cm | 40" / 102cm | 46" / 117cm |
| TALL | 5'9 - 6'0 | 21" / 54cm | 44" / 112cm | 49" / 125cm |
NOTE: ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN INCHES.

Bust
Measurement of the bust is taken at the fullest part with arms positioned downward.
Natural Waist
This is the measurement around the narrowest point of the true waistline. Tie a piece of string around your waist and take the measurements from where it naturally sits.
Lower Waist
Measured roughly 2.75 or 7cm below the natural waist around the belly button.
Hips
Measurement around the fullest part of the hip. Roughly 10-12 inches below the natural waist.







