I’m really upset by this submission, about learning to sew. Being able to sew your own clothes is a great example of several privileges. Not everyone has the means to buy a sewing machine or fabric. Many fat people are larger than the largest patterns available, meaning we would have to learn how to alter patterns or even make our own. Sewing also takes a huge time commitment (I know, I sew doll clothes for fun). This is great advice for people with the means and desire to sew, but for people who lack either (or both) it’s horrible advice, and is advice I often hear from people who are just trying to shut me up when I mention the lack of plus-size clothing options.