There are two basic looks for large sizes: Trendy teenager and Superfrump. Anything else must be carefully patched together from a wide variety of sources. I hope this will make the patchwork easier.

And maybe we will solve the mystery of the super-long sleeve, outsize shoulder, and too-long hem in plus sizes! (My sistahs know what I’m talking about!) I have a theory having to do with “slopers” for patterns, but, if that’s the case, plus-size clothing makers obviously don’t know their customers.

Ah, well, thanks again! Muchos besos!!!

Most conventional clothing models are about–what–maybe size 0-4? And, rightfully, consumers are quite miffed that this does not represent them.

So then we have “plus-size models” who span maybe size 12-20?

What about those of use who are truly “medium”? The majority of the people I see out and about on the streets and in the workplace and in the supermarket are about in this middle, and we are seriously not represented at all in those silly fashion magazines!

Not that I am complaining–I really don’t need to see something on a model who looks like me to decide whether I like it. I am just a bit baffled.