Clothes are some of the best Christmas gifts, and the riskiest. Nobody wants to unwrap a sweater that is two sizes too big, or buy shoes that have to be returned. This little card puts all your sizes on one page, along with your favourite colours, the shops you love and a few wishes. It is small enough to tuck into a Christmas card, pin to the fridge or send as a photo to the one relative who always asks.
Snug as a Christmas Sweater
The card is 5 x 7 inches, portrait, on warm cream. Its top and bottom are framed by Fair Isle knit bands in berry red, forest green and cream: rows of small squares like stitches, and a centre band of green diamonds, just like a traditional Christmas jumper. A mint and red knitted mitten sticker overlaps the top band on the right.
The title reads My Sizes in red Playfair Display and & Wishes in green italic below it, with “for: Hannah” in handwriting. On the left is a sizes table with a green header and pale stripes. On the right are four favourite colours shown as round swatches (forest, camel, berry and cream) and a few favourite stores in handwriting. Below a thin rule, My Wishes lists four numbered lines. The bottom knit band carries our logo on a small cream pill.
Sizes to Include
The table in the sample covers the most commonly bought clothes: tops and sweaters (M), pants or jeans (28 x 30), dress (8), shoes (7.5 US), ring (6), pajamas (M), and gloves or hat (S/M). Depending on what you like to receive, you might swap some rows for:
- Bra or underwear sizes (for a partner’s list only).
- Coat or jacket size.
- Sock size, especially for large or small feet.
- Belt size or waist measurement.
- Children’s sizes for each child in the family.
To change the rows, double-click the table to open Edit Table Data, then edit the item and size cells or add rows with + Row.
How to Find Your Sizes Without Guesswork
Ring size
Wrap a thin strip of paper around the base of your finger, mark where it overlaps, and measure the length in millimetres. Jewellers publish charts that convert that circumference into a ring size; use the chart for your country, as sizing systems differ.
Shoe size
Stand on a sheet of paper, mark your heel and longest toe, and measure the length. Compare it with the brand’s size chart, because sizes vary between makers and countries. Write “US”, “UK” or “EU” after your size, as the sample does.
Tops and sweaters
Your usual size is a good start, but note if you like an oversized or fitted look: “M (loves oversized)” helps the buyer choose.
Gloves and hats
Most are sold as S/M and M/L. If your hands are particularly small or large, say so.
Favourite Colours and Stores
Sizes tell people what fits; colours and stores tell them what you will actually wear. The four colour swatches are simple circles: click one and change its fill to your own colour, then type its name beside it. List two or three stores or brands you like. A gift card from one of them is always welcome if the giver isn’t sure.
Writing the Four Wishes
Keep the wishes short and specific, and mention colour or size where it matters: “Wool beanie in forest green”, “Watercolor paint set”, “Cozy reading socks”. The fourth line is left blank in the sample so you can add a last-minute idea by hand after printing.
Personalising the Card
- Change “for: Hannah” to your name.
- Recolour the knit bands: they are grouped, so one click selects the whole band. Try navy and white for a nautical knit, or grey and red for a Nordic look.
- The mitten is an editable vector sticker; recolour it from its colour swatches or delete it.
- Duplicate the page to make a card for each family member, then print them together.
Printing 5 x 7 Cards
Set your printer to 5 x 7 inch card or photo paper at actual size, or print two cards on a US Letter sheet and trim them. Matte card stock of around 250 gsm feels like a proper greeting card and is easy to write on. For sharing, download a PNG and send it straight to a family chat.
Who Uses a Sizes Card?
Grown-up children send them to parents who still love buying them clothes. Partners swap them in December. Grandparents keep one for each grandchild. And teens who have outgrown everything since last year find it saves a lot of awkward returns. Many families update theirs every autumn, because sizes change.
Keeping Your Sizes Current
A sizes card is only helpful if it is up to date. Children can change size several times a year, and adults change too, after a new job, a new fitness routine or a new baby. Make it a habit to check your card each autumn: try on a favourite pair of jeans, measure your feet if your shoes feel tight, and update the table before you share it. Keep the edited version in the editor, so next year you only need to change a few cells rather than start again. If a relative has an old card from last year, send the new one with a quick note that sizes have changed.
Families with several children can keep one card per child and print them all on the same sheet, which makes it easy for grandparents to keep them in one place.
Sizes Card FAQ
Can I use it for children?
Yes. Change the sizes to children’s sizes (such as 4T or 7/8) and update the wishes.
What size is the card?
5 x 7 inches, portrait.
The Right Size, the Right Colour
Fill in your sizes once and share the card, and every sweater, scarf and pair of slippers under the tree will fit and suit you.
It takes five minutes to fill in and saves hours of returns in January.
