#fatshionable

[fatphobiabusters]

Fat people deserve to love ourselves and be confident as fuck.

-Mod Worthy

[fatgirldangerousworld]

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Need to rant for a minute because even though I have very much been enjoying the fruits of my efforts learning how to sew vintage style clothes, I just swapped out old fatphobia (nice plus size vintage clothes never making it to stores) for new fatphobia (trying to find patterns). Cause it doesn't end at what clothes you're able to buy already made.

I finally bought a Friday Pattern Company pattern the other day, and man it made the bare minimum feel like I was being spoiled. The sizes go up to 7X (that's XL, XXL, 1X, 2X, etc, so there's 9 sizes above L) they had a thin and a fat model on the cover! Usually I'm barely lucky enough to get an XL, and I'm just expected to guess how it's going to look on my body. The majority of their patterns have two differently sized models on the covers, and all of them have that full range of patterns inside.

It is so hard to find good plus size patterns, even if they're available, many companies just scale up their mediums and I can't guarantee they're actually sized correctly for a different shape. As good as Friday is, them and other modern indie pattern companies aren't easy to find.

Okay well what if I went another step deeper, what if I forgo patterns all together and decide to be completely independent and draft things myself?

Then I'll need a plus size dress form. I got lucky and found one at an antique mall for 50$ but these are incredibly rare and more expensive than smaller ones. I'll need to learn how to draft patterns, something that was taught to me on a XS form by my college and nearly every tutorial out there. Drafting close fitting clothes for fat bodies is a completely different skillset, because all that extra fat is much squishier and shifts more. Measuring yourself correctly and getting the shape you're looking for is far more important. Before I even got there I'd need to sketch out what I wanted to make, right? Well the patterning book my family got me only shows you how to draw tall, skinny people. A beginner would have to look up their own drawing references and tutorials because what what supposed to be a super accessible beginner's guide to fashion has decided their body isn't normal enough for the baseline tutorial.

We're expected to be the ones who put in the extra effort. Digging to find the pattern companies that fit our shape and actually prove they can, paying extra in shipping or driving farther to pick them up. Having to search specifically for plus size tutorials for drafting and sketching. It's always treated like it's not part of the beginner's experience to be working with a fat body, that's just going to make people more frustrated and lost and less likely to pursue something they're excited about! Especially if it's in response to already being frustrated about the lack of clothing options.

We need a little positivity to this post so to end on a high note, here's me modeling the blazer I just finished with a shirt I made a couple years ago!

Being able to finally wear clothes I really feel like me in has been an amazing confidence boost. It's not fair that there's so many roadblocks in the way for someone who looks like me who just wants to wear things they enjoy.

[fatphobiabusters]

This is for every fat person who has worn jackets like unbearable armor during the summer heat

-Mod Worthy

[mayakern]

hello party people, the sizing survey is back! for real this time!!

as many of y’all know, we are a small business dedicated to creating ethically made, size inclusive clothing! and as we continue to branch out into more kinds of apparel, particularly garments that are more fitted, we need your help to ensure that our garments fit the best they possibly can.

unfortunately, publicly accessible sizing data is horrifically fatphobic and just down right inaccurate. and if our measurements are inaccurate, then the clothing we make won’t fit right. and that’s where you can help!

we want measurements from people of all sizes

all data is completely anonymous and will not be shared

we will only use this data in the pursuit of making the best-fitting garments we possibly can

take the poll here!

[curiousfancy]

Summer solstice vibes 🌞

Link to my dress (organic cotton, goes up to UK 26/28 and on sale now)

[bombdotmom]

🌻Sunflower 🌻

It's a very good flower. The seasonal depression is kicking my ass but we take small victories where we can get them. Is an unusually warm Michigan winter scary? A little. But I get to wear this cute little fit. Small victories.

Maya Kern skirts continue to be a wardrobe staple time and time again. The deep pockets on these bad boys make carrying a purse unnecessary but I make an exception for my favorite sunflower purse made by Morning Witch.

Top: Old Navy

Duster: Torrid

Skirt: @mayakern @sergle

Bag: @morningwitchy

Boots: Meijers (When the ancient texts were first written)

[fatphobiabusters]

-Mod Worthy

[cherchezlafatfemme]

Looking cute af in my psychiatrist's office today 💅

[curiousfancy]

Summer ☀️🌿🌸

[fatphobiabusters]

Wear that swimsuit. Wear that bikini. Wear whatever you want that makes you feel good. Fuck the haters.

-Mod Worthy

[mayakern]

is this Content?

[curiousfancy]

Some bts moments from this TikTok

[cherchezlafatfemme]

Took a few selfies because I really love this dress ♥️ the pockets have such a pretty drape to them and the movement in the skirt is just👌*chef's kiss*