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This is great

2008-02-20T12:28:27-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

This is great! My best friend wears an XXl and it is just so hard to find gifts for her. Thanks for sharing!

hi, great art

2008-02-20T14:31:50-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

hi, great article- i also make gorgeous (biased!) plus size skirts in my shop :D

Thank you for

2008-02-20T15:15:19-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Thank you for this. I run an Etsy friendly plus size blog you can find here: http://fatchic.net There's a few sellers in this article that I haven't spotted before, so I'm going to dig a bit!

Many thanks f

2008-02-20T15:21:46-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Many thanks for running this article! I think most people are really difficult to fit, regardless of whether they're petite, average, or plus sized, and it's wonderful that Etsy is home to so many sellers who are willing to make sure our clothing fits right and makes us feel good. Bravo! I hope more sellers feel excited about offering wider size ranges or custom options after reading this.

Hooray for th

2008-02-20T15:30:33-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Hooray for this article!!! Sellers/designers please take note...we want to wear your clothes!! Also, please offer XL and XXL in honest sizes-- don't get my hopes up just to find it's way too tiny to be a real XL :(

what exactly

2008-02-20T15:40:34-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

what exactly is the minimum size to qualify as an XL??

Yes! (as a s

2008-02-20T16:13:25-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Yes! (as a seller and a buyer) We carry lots of Men's/Unisex Plus and a few of AA's "Women's" (actually Juniors sizing not Women's). We are still looking for quality, super soft actual Women's Plus Sized (up to 3X at least) blank t-shirts (prefer USA made) for screenprinting. If anyone makes those, to resell as a supply, feel free to convo us! This article is a good start, thanks!

I am a fancy

2008-02-20T17:02:41-05:00

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I am a fancy giantess. Kudos and thank you!

Thank you tha

2008-02-20T18:26:22-05:00

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Thank you thank you thank you!!

Great article

2008-02-20T19:28:31-05:00

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Great article, thanks! I hope to find lots more plus size and custom clothes on Etsy!

I just want t

2008-02-20T20:09:51-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

I just want to point out that XL and XXL aren't really plus sizes. Plus sizes are 1x, 2x and 3x. Sizes 18-30 for most women. As a plus sized woman, I find that people labeling XL as plus sized have no real idea what plus sized is.

Great article

2008-02-20T20:12:38-05:00

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Great article! I'm a designer/seller and buyer of plus sized clothing. Bravo Etsy for featuring a under represented segment of indie fashion. We want cool, quality clothing too!

thanks for wr

2008-02-20T20:34:05-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

thanks for writing this and making the issue more public at etsy, but i agree with SoCaliGirl as well - it's great when shops offer xl and xxl, but i am closer to a 5x or 6x, so it'd be wonderful to have more options available as well.

thanks so muc

2008-02-20T20:45:10-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

thanks so much for my feature on this! i offer sizes 1-7x. deb <3

IT'S ABOUT TI

2008-02-20T20:56:31-05:00

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IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE TALKED ABOUT THIS!!! I sometimes feel that Etsy comes in 2 sizes- small and extra small. I don't consider myself "obese", but as someone who's definitely top-heavy, I can't fit into most of what I see posted. PS-American Apparel XL (for women) IS very small and shrinks down to nothing in the wash- a bad choice for you t-shirt artists out there.

American Appa

2008-02-20T21:28:47-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

American Apparel XL is TINY - I had to learn that the hard way! I make many Plus Size garments for my private order work and make things in Plus Size to sell on Etsy when I get some free sewing time, check out my store...I welcome all queries! :-)

Thank you emi

2008-02-20T23:23:58-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Thank you emilyaugust for this article! I've noticed a lot of inappropriate items are tagged plus size. Sorry, but a 36" bustline top marked XL just doesn't make it! I shop by actual garment measurements rather than by the designated size, so sellers please list them. Makes life much easier. Apparently clothing manufacturers disagree violently on sizing. If anyone's interested, here's a link to about.com that links to various size charts: http://fashion.about.com/od/stylebasics/a/MissesSizes.htm Please keep those plus sizes coming. I love indy clothing in 2X - 3X (hint,hint!).

Yay!! Great a

2008-02-21T01:19:28-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Yay!! Great article and lots of new shops for me to check out! I also offer plus size tees in my shop...but never seem to have enough - they are always the first to go!

This is terri

2008-02-21T01:23:12-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

This is terrific! I can't tell you how excited I am. I don't even think of myself as that large... but I'll never be a size XS. So much of what I see on etsy, while really lovely, is aimed at a very different body than mine. So, thank you for this article.

Fantastic art

2008-02-21T01:34:41-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Fantastic article!!!

You know what

2008-02-21T04:32:45-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

You know what's sad, is the article talks about plus sized people but the tag at the top talks about spreading the word to "size L and XL" Yeah... I haven't been a size L since about fourth grade. Still, the article was good. (I'm a plus size jewelry maker...)

"but did you

2008-02-21T04:49:47-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

"but did you know that more and more companies like American Apparel are offering sizes like XXL and XXXL?" yes but unfortunately an XXL by American Apparel = a medium by any normal brand. I am always sad when I see the super cute T-shirt designs on Etsy and they print on American Apparel. I know it won't fit so I pass it by. I do understand it is not always practical for small-scale sellers to buy a case of every size in every color, that is a lot of overhead not to mention storage space. I'd love to see some of the screen printers offer a listing for printing their design on a blank shirt sent by the buyer. That way they don't have to invest in a bunch of XL shirts that may not sell.

during the me

2008-02-21T06:17:43-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

during the menopauze I moved from size L to size XL. Now I make a lot of my clothes myself out of frustration. I honestly admire woman with XXL or XXXL who manage to look funky. It's tough. And it's an ever enlarging market because people get older and sadly larger. so Etsy-sellers think about us. :)

Awesome artic

2008-02-21T06:57:23-05:00

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Awesome article! Thanks for the link :)

Thanks for th

2008-02-21T08:40:26-05:00

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Thanks for the article ! Apart from the question of sizes which is by no way a "small" issue, I truly think Etsy is the place for establishing a close relationship between buyer and sellers, a place to ask for custom orders. I haven't done that yet, but I wouldn't be afraid to ask for something specific in my size...

I love this..

2008-02-21T08:41:05-05:00

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I love this.. beautiful work!. Im so glad there are people out there who cater for plus sizing- I make things to measure because i would hate to think someone would be put off by only offering smaller sizes. I make what i would like to buy.

Thank god! I'

2008-02-21T08:41:59-05:00

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Thank god! I've been actively hunting through the 'plus sized' clothing & I've been very surprised by the lack of suppliers and stylish pieces out there. I need style too! This article has helped a lot. I can't wait to start spending!

Great piece.

2008-02-21T10:08:10-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Great piece. I wear a size 12-14 in store bought items and I am happy that someone addresses this issue with sizing! I love to wear feminine dresses, skirts, and tops, and it is not at all simple to find these items! Thank you,

I agree that

2008-02-21T10:21:03-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

I agree that it's always a good idea to convo with a seller to see if they can offer a larger size. I was looking for a ring to give my husband and AnneHolman was able to create one of her designs in a size 15 ring!

Being a large

2008-02-21T14:48:05-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Being a large, I am so glad that this was done! I've constantly seen beautiful dresses that are much too small for me, and would ultimately look horrible if up-sized. Thank you for showing off the great world of plus size :)

Wow what a gr

2008-02-21T16:43:17-05:00

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Wow what a great article, thanks! It's super hard to find decent plus size fun fashion out there. I'm opening up a vintage, re-sale, re-fashion focused boutique in Brooklyn specializing in sizes 14 and up. I'm hoping to be able to showcase new or remix designers who work in plus sizes starting in the fall. If this is you, feel free to contact me if you want to get involved. check us out - www.redressnyc.com

Woot! I agree

2008-02-21T17:36:50-05:00

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Woot! I agree with the comment above about sizing- a "large" in store sizes is not going to cut it for me most of the time. I hope more and more fashion people get this message. As a lady with an ample bosom, I find shopping for daring pieces very difficult. I need some more room but I do have money, I do buy clothes, and I do desire style!

It's kind of

2008-02-21T18:17:37-05:00

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It's kind of warped that size 14 is being called a "plus size". In the USA, that is the average size of women. Which means that half of American women are even bigger than 14. What other industry deliberately marginalizes and ignores HALF the market? Hey designers, I got money too! I didn't spend it *all* on cupcakes. ;)

I work for et

2008-02-21T21:44:09-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

I work for etsy and I'm plus size. =) I have ordered many custom items from sellers represented here, and I thank etsy sellers for offering their super sweet styles in clothes that fit me! =) And I must agree with you folks, American Apparel XL and XXL are not for plus size folks. It's pretty much a joke. Such cool screenprints that I can't rock. :/

Seriously L a

2008-02-22T02:15:50-05:00

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Seriously L as a "plus size" Show me some XXL and XXL and I'm with you. Janebonbon is a great example of someone doing real plus size and taking custom orders.

Hm, I know on

2008-02-22T05:02:07-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Hm, I know one European sellers with original Plus Size Clothes in her shop. is it oke to put her shop here? http://PetronellaFashion.etsy.com good luck!

hi! great art

2008-02-22T13:57:00-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

hi! great article. i make lots of plus stuff. say - the link to fatshionista goes somewhere else. thought you would want to know.

Wonderful art

2008-02-22T16:10:14-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Wonderful article! Although people may not agree with all the points stated, at least it brings the issue to the forefront. When I opened my shop I felt it was really important for me to offer custom versions of everything i do, because people come in ALL sorts of shapes and sizes. Plus size girls have a hard time finding things, and so do really petite girls, and so do girls with tiny waists and big chests, or girls with tiny chests and big hips. I recently made a dress for the big chest/small wait kind of girl (my friend has this issue, so hard for her to find dresses!) unfortunately the pics turned out blurry, so I have to retake them, but she was so happy I was doing it! Hopefully more people will see the joys of custom clothing. You really do get what you want!

Thanks for th

2008-02-28T14:30:26-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

Thanks for this excellent article. I’ve bought one or two plus-sized things on Etsy, but my searches for “24″ or “3x” on the site often come up short. I can only encourage sellers to remember the big girls, and I appreciate the advice to ask for custom sizes of cute things I see.

I'm a "plus s

2008-02-28T15:28:19-05:00

From article: Featured Buyer: What's the Skinny? Toward a more Size-Friendly Etsy with emilyaugust

I'm a "plus size" girl myself, and have started using myself to design some things in my jewelry section for plus sizes.I have a turq bracelet there now that is designed more for "plus sizes"...and a few more that I just have to upload...We've been overlooked so long...but also, don't "add on" for the few inches extra you have to include in the design..we don't always take insults well, either!! just my humble opinion!!!