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Great episode! I searched for the Weight For It podcast right after listening to this one. As soon as I typed the word “weight”, my search results were filled with variations on the theme of “weight loss.” Weight loss was at the top of my search results. Weight For It showed up in the number two slot. Seems like an accurate reflection of our culture.

I was tall before I was fat, so I’ve never had an easy time buying clothes that fit. Even home sewing is challenging. Standard patterns come with markings showing where to add the length in my sleeves. But the pattern companies that I relied on for my skinny teenage self do not go up to my current size, so I’ve had to find others. I’m so glad to have the internet now. I don’t know how I’d shop without it.

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If you sew and have a hard time getting commercial patterns to fit you, I can't recommend Brooks Ann Camper's pattern drafting classes enough. https://learnwithbrooksann.com/ I have pants that fit me for literally the first time in my life. It's completely the opposite of the pattern drafting methods discussed in the podcast and super accessible and easy to learn.

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Thanks for the recommendation! I’m comfortable sewing dresses, blouses and skirts, but pants are my nemesis!

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It’s so worth it to sew pants! I’m not plus size but I’m long waisted so I’ve never had pants that really fit until I started sewing them.

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Hi Ann, I'd recommend checking out www.gabriellarossetti.com for beautiful, impeccable fit, women's wear sizes 12-24.

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Hi April , I'd recommend checking out www.gabriellarossetti.com for beautiful, impeccable fit, women's wear sizes 12-24.

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