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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Clothing for Big Folks:
				U.S., Part 2

This is the second half of the document about clothing for fat
people in the U.S. It contains companies whose names begin with L-Z and
some related questions. If you don't find what you're looking for here,
try one of the related FAQs (see question B1 for a
complete list).

To look for stores in a particular state, try using your browser's or
word-processor's search feature to search on the state name.

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Updated December 99
FAQ maintainer's note: I lost some email related to the U.S. Clothing
Part 2 FAQ between June and August 99. If you sent me information for
this FAQ during that time, please resend to: stef@bayarea.net

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Contents

SECTION A: FAQ about clothing for big folks in the U.S., Part 2
A1) 	Where can I find clothing and shoes? Part 2: Companies beginning
	with letters L-Z
A2)     What manufacturers make clothes/shoes/spectacles for large
folks?
A3)     Where can I find a wedding dress?
A4)     Where can I find sewing/knitting patterns?
A5)     How do I convert between sizes?
A6)	How can I find clothing for big kids?
SECTION B: Information about this FAQ
B1)     Are there other related FAQs?
B2)     Posting information
B3)     Contributors

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SECTION A: FAQ about clothing for big folks in the U.S.

A1) Where can I find clothing and shoes? Part 2: Companies beginning
with the letters L-Z

This question contains an alphabetized list of large-size clothing/shoes
retailers beginning with the letters L-Z. Each retailer is associated
with various keywords:

Type of store
[catalog]	Catalog store
[internet]	Web store
[chain]		Retail chain store
[single]	Retail single store. [state name] follows.
[consignment]	Sells some clothes on consignment
[overseas]	Will ship overseas
[misc]		Other lists of clothing resources

Whom they make clothing for
[women]
[men]
[unisex]
[children]
[maternity]	Maternity and/or nursing clothing and/or bras.

What sizes they make
	Note: All of the outlets make midsize clothing (1X-3X, women's
	sizes 16-28), except as noted in the listings. Not all outlets
	make clothing in all sizes in that range, however.
[supersize]	4X or 5X or bigger, women's size 30 and up
[petite]	Petite women's sizes
[tall]		Tall women's sizes
[custom]	Does custom work

Type of clothing
[accessories]	Jewelry, belts
[casual]	Slacks, nice shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses
[career]	Suits
[costumes]	Halloween and other holiday costumes
[evening]	Evening dresses, evening suits
[lingerie]	Lingerie, including bras, underwear, sleepwear
[outdoors]	Jackets, coats, other cold weather gear
[shoes]         Shoes and boots in large sizes and/or wide widths
[sportswear]	T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants, shorts
[swimwear]	Bathing suits (men or women)
[uniforms]      Nurses' uniforms, etc.
[wedding]	Wedding and wedding-party dresses

L'Atmosphere
	20 E 14th Street
	New York, NY 10011
	212 620 0822
	Another $10 store with a large section of extra size and plus
	clothing. Most clothes are $5 and $10. Examples of "finds" are
	hooded ponchos in 3x for $10,  a white eyelet long sleeved
	blouse size 3x for $6 and both a rayon and a demim A line jumper
	for $10. This is part of a 15 store chain in NYC. Always
	pleasant surprizes when you come in. 

LL Bean
[internet][catalog][overseas][men][women][casual][sportswear][outdoors][shoes]
	Freeport, ME 04033
	Phone: (800) 221-4221
	Web site: http://www.llbean.com/
	Women's sizes to 20.  Men's pants to 46 in some styles (inseam
	sometimes to 36), shirts and jackets to XXL Tall in some styles.
	Shoes in wider sizes. Great quality. Ships FedEx in continental
	US for no extra charge. Service varies. Some clothing runs
	small, especially pants/tops, not so much outerwear, which is
	cut for layering. 

Lady Dare  -- "For the Distinctive Woman sizes 14-32"
[single][North Carolina][women][supersize][casual]
	MP14, Outer Banks Mall
	P.O. Box 441
	Nags Head, NC
	Phone: 919-441-7461
	This is a fairly small store, but they had some unusual clothes
	there, such as a batiked summer dress.  Good quality, kinda high
	prices. They don't have a catalog, but they have a mailing list
	and they will notify you if they get something in that you might
	be interested in. 

Lady Grace Intimate Apparel
[chain][catalog][women][supersize][custom][lingerie][maternity]
	61 Exchange St.
	PO Box 128
	Malden, MA  02148
	Phone: (800) 922-0504
	Email: ladygrace5@aol.com
	Web site: http://www.ladygrace.com/
	Bras and maternity bras to 52-I, bustiers, panties to 9X,
	girdles. Stores are located on East Coast of US. Send email with
	name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number for free
	catalog. 

Land's End
[catalog][internet][women][men][casual][swimwear][sportswear]
	1 Land's End Ln.
	Dodgeville, WI 53595
	Phone: (800) 356-4444
	Email: mailbox@landsend.com
	Web site: http://www.landsend.com
	As of summer 98, Land's End offers about 1/3 of their clothing
	styles -- invariably the most basic styles -- in larger sizes
	(men's to 3X, women's to 26). In spring 99, they began offering
	a couple of women's bathing suit designs in sizes up to 24. But,
	strangely, not all of their catalogs mention the large sizes --
	if you get a catalog that has no large size bathing suits, call
	them up and complain! Most of their women's bathing suits still
	go only to 18 or 20. Some shoes in wide widths. Quality is good,
	prices inexpensive to moderate. Phone service is good (service
	reps have all the clothing measurements on screen). Their web
	site has a staggering array of different kinds of sales with
	great prices, but it can be difficult to find what you're
	looking for. Shipping is lightning fast. May 99

Lane Bryant Catalog
[catalog][women][men][supersize][casual][career][sportswear][evening]
[swimwear][lingerie]
	PO Box 8301
	Indianapolis, IN 46283-8301
	Phone orders: (800) 477-7070 
	Customer service: (800) 477-7030 
	The catalog is not affiliated with the retail stores. Misses'
	sizes 14-20, women's sizes 36-60. They have strapless and
	soft-cup bras. They have swimsuits. They use thin models.
	Clothing varies in quality (for example, buttons sometimes come
	off easily) and fashion consciousness. If you read the catalog
	carefully and avoid certain fabrics (such as rayon, which tends
	to shrink) you can find a few fashionable good quality things.
	Clothing sizes are usually accurate. Some have praised their
	silk blouses and Hunter's Run denim leggings. Good sales. Good
	about taking things back. They may be offering some large and
	supersize men's clothing to 9X. "I know it's common to pooh-pooh
	the Lane Bryant and Roaman's catalogs, but the fact is that they
	*are* the most affordable clothing source for women up to the
	smaller end of supersize." Dresses and suits are less commonly
	offered in larger sizes.

Lane Bryant Stores
[chain][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie][outdoors]
	Web site: http://www.lanebryant.com/
	Mall store owned by The Limited. Not affiliated with the Lane
	Bryant catalog. Trendy clothing. Not cheap unless you buy on
	sale. Sizes to 28 or 32. Some people have problems with the
	quality and fit, others are happy with their clothing.
	Selections vary a lot by location -- not every store gets every
	kind of item -- e.g., one branch told me they were not offering
	swimsuits but the branch at a nearby mall would be. They are now
	using (smallish) plus-size models in their advertising. A
	saleswoman at a Lane Bryant store wrote that she is grateful
	they offer jobs to plus-size women when most retail stores will
	not, and she finds the attitude at Lane Bryant fat-positive. May 99

Large Lovely Lady
[catalog] [wedding] [supersize] [evening] [career]
	PO Box 4385 
	Chatsworth, CA 91312-4385
	Phone: (818) 709-0950
	Catalog $2 

Laughing Sisters
[catalog][custom][women][supersize][lingerie][maternity]
	4514 Manitou Way
	San Diego CA  92117
	Phone: (619) 272-1976
	Email: lafngstr@pacbell.net  
	Free catalog
	They make and sell unusually high quality 100% cotton nightgowns
	of their own design, old-fashioned, extremely full, and
	graciously gathered with set-in sleeves. Sizes to super and
	custom. Well-constructed and high-quality. They also make
	flannel or summerweight cotton nightgowns for nursing women,
	with two openings concealed in deep pleats in gathers at the
	yoke. "The owner is an amusing woman to speak with. She sells
	her gowns in two sizes, Small and Medium. Medium is for about
	24-36+, which she said she named Medium because that's her size
	and it's her company. She also will custom-size as necessary."

Lebow Brothers Clothing for Men and Boys
[single][Massachusetts][catalog][internet][men][children]
	178 Linden Street
	Diehl's Plaza
	Wellesley, MA 02181
	Phone: (617) 431-7194, (800) 814-2229
	Web site: http://www.tiac.net/users/lebow/

Leggings Plus	
[internet][women][unisex][sportswear]
	36 Pequot
	Ringwood, NJ 07456
	Phone: 201-962-4678
	Web site: http://www.nji.com/~leggings/
	Email: leggings@nji.com 
	Quite inexpensive leggings, bike shorts, T-shirts to 3X-4X

Lightstone's
[single][California][men][supersize]
	1696 Valencia
	San Francisco, CA
	Phone: (415) 282-1243
	Men's work clothing to 6X or so. Pricey, but very good quality. 

Lillian Lavergne Designs
[catalog][women][supersize][lingerie]
	7401 Lunar Dr.
	Austin, TX  78745
	Phone: (800) 416-0063
	Slips and camisoles in sizes XS to 10X. Prices around $40.  

Linda's Classic Woman
[single][Michigan][women]
	139 E. Chicago Blvd.
	Tecumseh, MI
	Phone: (517)423-7155
	Classic women's clothing

Lingerie at Large
[single][California][catalog][internet][women][lingerie][sportswear][swimwear]
	161 Carousel Mall 
	San Bernadino Ca 92401
	Phone: 909-885-5611
	Fax: 909-624-2288
	Email: michelle@lingerieatlarge.com
	Web site: http://lingerieatlarge.com/
	Catalog $5 (comes with $5 coupon)
	Sizes to 4X (a few items to 5X). Also sells Danskin Plus. The
	web site uses large models. Bras to 52DDD. Longline bras and
	bridal corselettes. Half-slips, camisoles, bra liners, teddy and
	bra extenders, and strapless bras, teddies, baby dolls,
	garterbelts, gowns, open bust and glow in the dark teddies. 

Long Elegant Legs 
[catalog][women][tall]
	PO Box 1290
	Somerville, NJ  08876
	Phone orders: (800) 344-2225 
	Customer service: (800) 344-2235 
	Fax: (908) 359-0691 
	Clothes for tall women, up to size 22.  

Lord & Taylor
[chain][women]
	Department store.
	Web site: http://www.maycompany.com/Stores/lt_contact.html (lists phone numbers of stores) 
	Good plus-size department.

Love Your Peaches Clothing Company
[catalog][Internet][supersize][women][evening][swimwear]
	Phone: 888-274-7499
	Email: janelle@loveyourpeaches  .com
	Web site: http://www.loveyourpeaches  .com
	Luxurious fabrics. Sizes to 6X. Small, appealing online and
	print catalog. Pricy. "I've fallen in love with a silk and
	velvet lace jacket which I probably won't be able to resist much
	longer." Jackets reported generously cut. One piece and two
	piece mix-n-match swimwear.

Loving Woman Lingerie and More
[single][California][catalog][supersize][lingerie]
	425 Broadway
	Millbrae, CA  94030
	Phone: (415) 652-7980

MTF Geriatrics
[catalog][women][casual]
	PO Box 320
	Ellis, KS  67637
	Phone: (913) 726-4807
	Dresses, slips/camisoles, skirts, blouses -- clothing for folks
	with disabilities.

Macy's 
[chain][women][evening][career][lingerie]
	Web site: http://www.macys.com
	Department store. Plus-size clothes in Macy's Woman section.
	Pricey, evening/career focus. Recommended that you get a
	"Personal Shopper," who can help if you have problems. Sizes up
	to 24. Jockey For Her underwear to size 12 or 13.

Madame X Lingerie
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	3023 N. Clark St., Suite 271R
	Chicago, IL 60657
	Catalog $5
	Lingerie to 4X (24).

Magical Creations Boutique
[single][Oregon][supersize][casual][evening]
	4232 NE Sandy Blvd.
	Portland, OR
	Phone: (503) 288-5450
	Plus and supersize designer samples, wearable art, ethnic.

Making It Big
[single][California][internet][catalog][women][supersize][petite][tall][casual]
[career][evening][sportswear][lingerie][swimwear]
	501 Aaron St 
	Cotati, CA 94931-3062
	Phone: 707-795-1995 
	Fax: 707-795-4874
	Email: mib@bigwomen.com
	Web site: http://www.bigwomen.com
	Cottons and rayons, dyed to order, high quality. Moderate prices, 
	especially for a small company that makes its own garments in the U.S. 
	Good source of basics. Some petites, talls. They use large and 
	supersize models. Pretty colors. A few overdyed prints. Variety of 
	pants styles in all sizes and heights. Chlorine resistant swim suits. 
	"Their leggings are the most comfortable garments I've ever worn, 
	in a very soft cotton-lycra mix which does not seem to be available
	anywhere else. They are receptive to customer comments." Their bike 
	shorts, which are unusually light, work well as chafe guards under
	skirts. Reported Canadian-friendly. Some people are annoyed because 
	they frequently discontinue styles and colors. Dec 99

Marianne Plus
[chain][women][casual]
	Mall store.
	Funky clothes at reasonable prices. Cool urban fashion.

Marian's Full Figure Designs
[catalog][women][casual][sportswear]
	385 W. Marigold
	Altadena, CA  91001
	Phone: (213) 681-5845
	Catalog $2 (refunded with first order)
	Tops, shirts, stirrup pants.

Marilyn's
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	PO Box 1117
	Santa Maria, CA 93456
	Phone: (800) 462-4447
	Lingerie in sizes 1X-4X. A little pricey.

Marshall's
[chain][women][men]
	Discount store.  
	Hit or miss, but sometimes they have good stuff. 

Marshall Field's
[chain]
	Department store. Sizes to 24-28. Not bad in price if you hit a
	sale. Quality and selection varies by location.

Massey's
[catalog][women][shoes]
	601 Twelfth St.
	PO Box 10088
	Lynchburg, VA  24506-0088
	Phone: (800) 4-MASSEY
	Women's shoes up to size 14 in a variety of widths.

MaxMara
[single][California][women]
	San Francisco, CA
	Limited selection of larger clothes (sizes 12-22). If their
	style matches yours, you'll be in heaven.

McB's Shoes
[catalog][shoes]
	715 Market St.
	San Francisco, CA 94103
	Phone: (415) 546-9444, (415) 957-9988
	Sizes 6-13, AAAAA-EE.

MegWear
[catalog][internet][women][custom][supersize][casual][evening][lingerie]
	341 Main Street, Suite 13
	West Haven, CT 06516
	Phone: 203-937-8118, 888-909-2384
	Email: megwear@megwear.com
	Web site: http://www.megwear.com/
	"Wild," "daring," "retro" clothing such as leopard print halters
	and "shrugs," bloomers. As for sizing, most items say "One size
	fits most, but extreme sizes can be made to order!" Unclear,
	however, what they consider "extreme." Mid-sized models. No
	online ordering. 

Modern Woman
[chain][women][supersize][casual][career][evening][lingerie]
	Phone: (717) 396-9000 (corporate headquarters)
	Clothing store similar to Lane Bryant; mostly casual and career,
	some dressy stuff. Their lingerie selection is much better than
	LB's. Somewhat pricey, but great sales, excellent service. Call
	corporate headquarters for location near you.  Sizes 14-26
	mostly, some stuff to size 32. 

More To Hug
[catalog][single][California][internet][women][lingerie][evening]
[casual][career]
	Phone: (800) 850-8525
	Web site: http://www.vcnet.com/moretohug/
	Stores in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, CA. 

More To Love, Too
[single][Kentucky][women][supersize][casual][career][evening]
	Breckenridge Lane South in the Hikes Point area
	Louisville, KY
	Sizes from 14 to 36 and can special order anything from a size 3
	up to 8x

Muldoon's Men's Shop
[catalog][internet][single][Wisconsin][men][women][supersize][casual]
[career][sportswear][outerwear][lingerie]
	1506 South Hastings Way
	Eau Claire WI 54701, USA
	Phone: 1-800-942-0783 and (715) 832-3502
	Fax: (715) 832-6798
	Email: jmuldoon@muldoons.com
	Web site: http://www.muldoons.com/
	Large range of sizes. Reasonable prices. US shipping is free for
	orders over $100. They also ship to Canada. Lot of variety and
	colors. They are very nice on the phone. They hem slacks no
	extra charge. Short, regular, and long-rise trousers, waist
	sizes from 28 to 80 inches, shirt sizes from 14 1/2 to 24 1/2
	inch neck, sleeve lengths from 32 to 40 inches, outerwear from
	small to 8X big (74-76 inch chest) and talls to 5X. Suits and
	sport coats from size 34 Extra Short to 60 Long (Extra Longs up
	to size 54) are in stock; can order up to size 72 Portly Long
	and 60 Extra Long in suits and sport coats. Sweatshirt and
	sweatpants up to size 10X Big and 6X Tall. 

Myles Ahead 
[catalog][single][Florida][women][supersize][tall]
	6652 NW 57 St.
	Tamarac, FL 33321
	Phone: 888-MylesAhead, (305) 724-0500
	Fax: (305) 724-7177
	Web site: http://www.mylesahead.com
	When the web site URL changed, I got several notes about it --
	this company clearly has a lot of fans!

NAAFA Feminist SIG
[catalog][unisex]
	Lynn Meletiche
	2065 First Ave. #19-D
	Dept. RM
	New York, NY  10029
	Phone: (212) 721-8259
	Large-size hospital gowns (allow 4-6 weeks for delivery). 

Nakazawa's
[single][New York][women][casual][evening]
	132 Thompson St NY, NY 10012
	Phone: 212-505-7768

Nancy Lawrence
[single][Minnesota][women]
	Edina, Minnesota
	Phone: (612) 925-9305
	Pricey boutique, sizes 14-26. 

Nancy's Choice
[catalog][shoes]
	Indianapolis, IN  46201
	Misses' sizes 10-20, women's sizes 36-46, also shoes.

National Wholesale Co.
[catalog][women][lingerie][casual]
	400 National Blvd.
	Lexington, NC  27294
	Phone: 910-249-0211 (orders only), 910-249-4202
	Fax: 910-249-9326
	Pantyhose by the dozen at reasonable prices. Several
	queen-size styles. Non-run pantyhose in large (up to 200 lbs).

Naturally Yours
[catalog][women][sportswear]
	PO Box 86481
	Portland, OR  97286
	3405 SE 63rd St.
	Portland, OR  97206
	Phone: (503) 777-1027
	Leggings in sizes 1X-4X.

Neel Gagan 
[internet][custom][women][casual][evening]
	Phone: (888) 464 4685, (603) 437 4715
	Email: info@gagan.com
	Web site: http://www.gagan.com
	Custom-made options for women to design and create their own
	wardrobe. Offer a number of silk fabrics and colors and
	embroideries. Traditionally Indian clothes tend to be loose
	fitting and comfortable without looking big and unattractive.
	Visit the Design it Yourself section of the site.

New Attitude
[single][Hawaii][supersize]
	1289 Kilauea Ave.
	Hilo, HI
	Phone: (808) 935-6055
	Clothing "with an island attitude." Sizes 14-34. They ship.

New Look
[catalog][women][tall]
	Phone: (800) 998-1985
	Tall and BBW.

Newport News
[catalog][women][casual]
	Avon Lane
	Hampton, VA  23630-1244
	Phone: (800) 688-2830, (804) 827-9000 (customer service)
	Formerly Avon Fashions. Casual clothes. Some of their stuff goes
	up to size 16, 18, 20, 2X.

Nicole Summers
[catalog] [career] [casual] [evening] 
	PO Box 3003
	Winterbrook Way
	Meridith, NH 03253-3003
	Phone: 800-642-6786
	Sizes to 26

Nordstrom
[catalog][chain][women][career][casual][shoes]
	Catalog info:
	PO Box 91018
	Seattle WA 98111-9118
	Phone: (800) 285-5800, (206) 215-7100 (outside US and Canada)
	Fax: (800) 285-7288, (208) 215-7288 (outside US and Canada)
	TDD: (800) 285-7344
	Email: npta@nordstrom-pta.com
	Web site: http://www.nordstrom-pta.com 
	Department store is upscale, service oriented. Plus-size clothes
	in Encore department. This is a *great* place to find large
	shoes, especially for women. They will move heaven and earth to
	find a fit! They have a new plus-size catalog that uses large
	models. 

Not A Small World
[single][California][consignment][career][casual][sportswear]
[evening][lingerie][accessories][swimwear]
	Monica Francisco
	1527 Cypress Street
	Walnut Creek, CA  94596
	Phone: (925) 933-7592
	Fax: (925) 933-7592
	Email: monica@notasmallworld.com
	Plus size only consignment shop, sizes 14-4X. Designer labels.
	Layaways and 24-hour approvals. Consignment split 50/50.  

Nothing in Moderation
[single][Illinois][women]
	801 Lake St.
	Oak Park, IL
	Phone: (708) 386-9750
	Fax: (708) 386-9767
	Wearable art, natural fabric, nice women, lots of styles.

Ocean Ray Wetsuits
[internet][custom][supersize][swimwear]
	Phone: 800-645-5554
	Web site: http://www.oceanray.com/ 
	Wet suits, custom sizing. Web site has very complete price list,
	including custom suits for people 350 pounds or more.

Oddessy Martial Arts and Medieval Supply Center
[single][Missouri][internet][unisex][supersize][sportswear]
	Phone: 1-800-ODDESSY (1-800-633-3779)
	Email: info@oddessy.com
	Web site: http://www.oddessy.com  
	Large martial arts uniforms, including Karate gis up to size
	12 (equivalent to men's 5X). Also Japanese swords and knives,
	medieval swords, Karate, Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do training
	equipment, aids and safety gear, and numerous other martial
	arts and medieval related products and literature. Web site
	uses some large models. The supersize uniforms are quite 
	expensive.

Oh! Susanna
[catalog][women][supersize][sportswear]
	206 Culver St
	Chatta, TN  37415
	Phone: (615) 874-0792
	Shorts, sweats, T-shirts in 5X to 8X.

Old Pueblo Traders
[catalog] [casual] [petite] [women] [lingerie] [shoes]
	Palo Verde at 34th St
	PO Box 27800
	Tucson, AZ 85726-7800
	Phone: (520) 747-5000
	Catalog $2 

Orchard Corset Discount Center
[internet][single][New York][overseas][women][lingerie][costume]
	Orchard Corset Center 
	157 Orchard Street 
	New York, NY 10002
	Phone: 877-2OR-CHARD; (212) 674-0786
	Email: orchard@bway.net
	Web site: http://www.bway.net/orchard_bras/
	Many kinds and brands of lingerie, sizes to 54-I. Also
	theatrical, costume and period items. "They've been in business
	about 70 years and pride themselves on being able to fit just
	about anyone." But: "I was VERY unhappy with Orchard Corset
	Center. I ordered panties from them over the phone. I said a
	size 17. When they arrived they were a size 13. I returned them
	immediately, but they refused to credit my account."

Original Jo's
[catalog][women][supersize][sportswear]
	8766 Wicklow Lane
	Dublin, CA 94568-1149
	Phone: (800) 352-9156
	T-shirts decorated with sayings or pictures, sizes 1X-8X. 

PS Plus Sizes Plus Savings
[chain][women][supersize][casual][career][lingerie]
	Mall store.
	Business and casual wear. Very reasonable prices. Sizes up to
	30/32 routinely, and sometimes up to 34/36 and 5X. Sizes run
	large, including the pantyhose and tights. "Decent quality." 

Pango Pango Swimwear
[catalog][women][custom][swimwear]
	1905 E. Atlantic Boulevard
	Pompano Beach, FL  33060-6562
	Phone: (305) 786-0255
	Really skimpy, really sleazy swimsuits, mostly bikinis.
	Bottoms up to XXL (45"-47" hips). Tops have cup sizes AA to F,
	and they make the band to your measurements. They do special
	requests. 

Paradise on a Hanger
[catalog][unisex][supersize][casual]
        Phone: 800-921-3050 in the USA, 970-921-3050 elsewhere
        Email: hotshirts@hotshirts.com
        Web site: http://www.hotshirts.com
        Mail-order Hawaiian shirt company. Many shirts to 7X.

Parsinen Design
[catalog][women]
	1011 Boren Ave., Suite 178
	Seattle, WA  98104
	Phone: (206) 682-9814, (800) 422-5808
	Fax: (206) 329-0944

Paula Sanders Plus Size and Super Size Custom Clothing
[internet][single][women][supersize][custom][casual][career][evening]
[wedding][accessories]
	Web site: http://www.paulasanders.com
	Custom clothing: Send email describing what you have in mind.
	"I have spoken to Paula several times and she appears to be very
	customer service oriented and eager to please her clients." Site
	also offers ready-made accessories and hats, a gallery of art
	images featuring large women, and *The Big Girls Blue Book*, a
	resource guide for plus and supersize women.

Peacock Clothes
[single][California][women][supersize]
	311 Town & Country Village
	Sunnyvale, CA 94086
	Phone: (408) 730-0941
	Carries XL-XXXL (28 can fit up to 500lbs or more). Reasonable
	prices. Some people think quality is good, a few disagree.
	One comment: "Deborah always produces high quality merchandise,
	and the price reflects the quality. Deborah makes anything you
	want. She provides polite advice, but if you insist you need a
	green and yellow sequined rain slicker with pink poodles and
	purple dinosaurs, that's what you'll get."

Peggy Lutz Plus 
[catalog][internet][single][California][custom][petite][tall]
[supersize][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie]
	7650 Bell Road 
	Windsor, CA 95492
	Phone: (707) 837-1897 
	Fax: (707) 837-1899 
	Email: peg@peglutz.com
	Web page: http://www.plus-size.com
	Catalog w/ fabric swatches $5 (refundable upon order). Elegant
	designs and high-quality interesting fabrics. Good selection of
	sizes. Not cheap. Catalog and web site use plus size models and
	older models. "She will literally sew anything for you that you
	want in any fabric that she has. Peggy's designs get more
	beautiful and refined every year, and she has an intuitive sense
	of what looks good on plus-size bodies...She is very pleasant
	and will spend all the time you need...offering suggestions and
	taking notes about any modifications you want." Lutz was a
	featured designer in the Winter 1997 (Rosie O'Donnell issue) of
	Radiance. "Excellent service. I ordered a dress from her for a
	wedding, and when it came it was the wrong size. She made it
	over for me in time for the wedding."

Penney Lynn Designs
[internet][unisex][children][sportswear]
	Keri Byrne
	Web site: http://www.pennylynn.com
	Hand decorated Vneck and crewneck tshirts and crewneck
	sweatshirts in childrens to plus sizes (to 3X). May 99

Phoenix 
	Pryor, Oklahoma. 
	Phone: 918.825.6152. 
	Wholesale supplier of large-size t-shirts. Marilyn Wann: "I like
	them the best of all the t-shirt companies I've used for
	FAT!SO?. They recently instituted a $200 minimum for orders."

Phoenix Big and Tall
	Has merged with Repp Big & Tall (listed below).

Plus Active Wear Co.
[catalog][women][supersize][sportswear]
	P.O. Box 337
	3216 Kirkwood Hwy
	Wilmington, DE 19808
	Phone: 877 994 5353
	Fax: 877 633 9439
	Email: plusactive@earthlink.net
	T-shirts to 9X, leggings to 8X, denim shirts, walking shorts up
	to 3X, palm weights, exercise videos, casual clothing,
	AquaJogger swimwear. Prices are lower than Junonia's. Email to
	request free catalog. Oct 99

Plus Size Outlet
	104 Greensprings Highway
	Birmingham, AL 35209
	Phone: (205) 916-0144 or (205) 916-0078
	http://www.plussizeoutlet.com/
	Free shipping with your first order in the continental U.S.
	Sizes 1X-10X. Ship anywhere. Mostly they carry casual wear up to a 
	size 10x; they have a great t-dress. Some career wear, beaded clothing 
	up to 4x, "foundations," and coats, sometimes as closeouts from Lane 
	Bryant and other stores. Good prices and quality. Family-owned business.

Plus Woman 
[catalog][custom][women][supersize][tall][petite][casual][career]
[sportswear][uniforms]
	60 Laurel Haven
	Fairview, NC  28730
	Phone: 800-628-5525, 704-628-3562
	Email: pluswoman2@aol.com
	Web site: http://www.pluswoman.com
	Each season they put out a catalog with a selection of fabrics
	and a selection of separates. You can get most separates in any
	fabric and you can specify inseam, length; sleeve length;
	neckline type, and so on. For my taste, the separates fabrics
	tend too much toward polyester and rayon and busy prints, but
	they are getting better each season. They also carry casual
	clothing and sportswear from other manufacturers. Sizes 1X-9X.
	They do custom work with a one-time $10 pattern fee. Good
	quality. Good customer service and prompt delivery. They now
	carry scrubs. Oct 99

Poley's Big & Tall
[internet][catalog][men][supersize][casual][outdoors]
	Email: poleyk@rcinet.com
	Web site: http://www.poley's.com 
	Men's clothes up to 4XT and 8X.

Prairie Rose Lingerie
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	New addresses:
	Vendredi Enterprises
	1030 E. El Camino Real #314 Sunnyvale, CA 94087
	PO Box 70817 Sunnyvale, CA 94086
	Phone: 408-739-4192
	Fax: 408-739-4192
	Catalog $10 (refunded with $50 order)
	Lingerie in sizes 40-46, variety of colors, fabrics, and
	styles. Large-size models.

Pretty Plus Plus
[single][New York][women][consignment]
	Madison Ave, around 90th St.
	Manhattan, NY
	Phone: (212) 427-4724
	Consignment store with good large-size clothing.  

Pretty Woman Plus
[single][Illinois][women]
	Peoria, IL
	Good quality, somewhat expensive.  

Primadonna
[single][North Carolina][women][casual]
	Durham, NC
	Ethnic clothes up to size 24 or so.

PrimaDonna
[single][California][women][accessories][casual][career]
[evening][lingerie][outdoors][shoes]
	2020 South Bascom Avenue, #C
	Campbell, CA  95008
	Phone: (408) 377-3370
	Fax: (408) 377-7090
	Email: florab@msn.com
	Consignment store. Carry assortment of large-size catalogues.
	Will look for a particular item for a customer and call them
	if it comes in. Consignor is paid 50% of the sale price for
	new items (with their original tags) and 40% on "gently used"
	items. 2 sales per year.

QVC
[catalog][women][accessories]
	QVC (one of the home shopping television channels) offers
	high-quality clothing at (usually) good prices. The Forgotten
	Woman (see retail for women) hosts shows on QVC, as does August
	Max Woman. Other names sold include Le Chute, DVFurstenberg,
	etc. About 90% of the clothing lines they sell include plus
	sizes (to 3X/26-28). They deliver within 5 working days and have
	a "no questions asked" 30-day money-back return. They also have
	large-size models working right alongside thin models. On the
	jewelry end of things, they usually offer rings up to size 10,
	and they occasionally have the longer bracelets. 

Queen of Hearts
[catalog][women]
	19 Merrick Ave.
	Merrick, NY 11566
	Phone: (516) 377-1357
	Catalogue $5
	Sizes 14-22/24

Rainy County Knit Wear
[catalog][custom][women][unisex][casual]
	PO Box 7852
	Everett, WA  98201-0852
	Phone: (206) 653-7189
	Custom-made sweaters.

RealSize.com
[catalog][internet][women][petite][tall][casual][career][evening][swimwear]
[accessories]
	Phone: 877 900 7325 (toll free)
	Web site: http://www.realsize.com
	Mid-size clothing from several designers including Delta Burke.
	Some items to size 28/3X. Prices very reasonable. Also watches,
	exercise videos. Nov 99

Regalia
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	3740 East 34th St.
	Tuscon, AZ  85713-5305
	Phone orders: (800) 362-8420 
	Customer service: (602) 748-8600 
	Catalog $1
	Bras up to sizes F & G.  Connected with Intimate Appeal.

Rennar Boutique
[single][New Jersey][women][supersize][custom][casual][career][evening]
[wedding]
	800 Broadway
	Bayonne, NJ   07002  
	Phone:  (201) 823-3043
	Up to 8/10X. They will work with you by photos/swatches, and
	over the phone. "Ask for Keith or Dianne." Wide range of
	clothing - from casual chic, day-to-evening, formalwear. One
	person said they were pricey, another said prices were
	reasonable considering they make to order and do adjustments.
	Good quality clothing. They're praised for their dedication to
	their customers. Nov 99

Repp Ltd. Big & Tall
[catalog][internet][men][tall][supersize][career][casual][shoes][sportswear][swimwear]
	1492 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway
	Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
	Phone: 800-690-REPP 
	Fax: 800-225-6072
	Web site: http://www.reppbynet.com/
	Brand name men's careerwear and sportswear. Most items to size
	4XT and 6X; some items to 8X. Some shoes to size 16 EEEE.
	Most items on the expensive side. Secure online ordering. Dec 99

Ripley Custom Shirtmaker
[catalog][single][Louisiana][internet][men][custom][casual][evening]
	222 City Park Avenue
	New Orleans, LA  70119
	Phone: (504) 488-2288
	Fax: (214) 941-3340
        Web site: http://www.ripleyshirts.com
	Manufacturer of upscale men's custom shirts (dress and western
	style). You send them $5 and they send you a "Shirting Packet."
	It contains measuring instructions, a tape measure, 100+ fabric
	samples and a brochure illustrating different pocket designs,
	cuffs, collars, etc. The $5 can be credited to your first order. 

Roaman's
[catalog][women][outdoors][swimwear][casual][career][sportswear][lingerie]
[uniforms]
	PO Box 8360
	Indianapolis, IN 46283-8360
	Phone: (800) 274-7130 (24 hour ordering)
	Sister company of Lane Bryant catalog. Also seems affiliated with 
	the Sears catalog. Women's sizes 38-60. Most items are
	relatively inexpensive. Some unattractive pieces. Some random
	sexy pieces. Cute casuals. Nice coats. Swimsuits. Scrubs.

Rochester's Big & Tall Clothing
[chain][men][career]
	There's a store in San Francisco, 1-415-982-6455.
	They sell, among other things, suits.

Rocky Mountain Clothing
[catalog][women][casual]
	Phone: (800) 688-4449
	Call to find a location in your area where they sell this
	company's jeans and blouses. Currently sizes up to 26, soon up
	to 30.

Roselyn
[single][California][catalog][women][supersize][career][evening][lingerie]
[sportswear][casual]
	347 14th St.
	Oakland, CA  94612
	Phone: (510) 444-7472
	Fax (510) 444-4754
	Dresses, suits, lingerie, girdles and bustiers, gowns, hosiery,
	Danskin. Plus and supersizes. 

Ross
[chain][women]
	Discount store (Midwest and West Coast) with selection of large
	sizes, 14-28. Selection can be spotty. 

Ross Unlimited
[single][Georgia][women][custom][supersize][lingerie][casual]
	366 Flat Shoals Ave., SE
	Atlanta, GA 30316
	Phone: (404) 522-4083
	If they don't have your size, they will custom-make clothing for
	you (such as jeans) if you purchase at least six of the item.
	Supersize underwear.

Royal Resources
	Vendredi Enterprises
	New address:
	1030 E. El Camino Real #314 Sunnyvale, CA 94087
	POBox 70817 Sunnyvale, CA 94086
	Phone: 408-739-4192
	Fax: 408-739-4192
	Information and source directory for large folks. Information
	on clothing, shoes, and much more. This is not a catalog, but
	a book -- cost is $29.95.

Royal Woman
[catalog][women][casual]
	14 East 38th St.
	14th floor
	New York NY  10016
	Catalog $2.
	Women's sizes 14-46 in natural silks and cotton. Capes, dresses,
	blouses, sweaters, sleepwear.

Ruthie's Big Galz Boutique
[single][California][women]
	1307 First St.
	Napa, CA  94559
	Phone: (707) 255-7737, (800) 655-7738
	Fax: (707) 255-8789

Saks Fifth Avenue "Salon Z"
[chain][women][lingerie]
	Beautiful silk and cotton nightwear. "Pricey, definitely, but
	they carry *quality* - Tomatsu, Jones, etc.  And they have good
	sales."

Sara's Shoes
[catalog][custom][unisex][shoes]
	5638 County Rd., #102
	Guffey, CO  80820
	Shoes, boots, and sandals made to your foot, ankle, and calf
	measurements. Very casual styles, Birkenstock-type foot shape.
	High-quality materials and work, very comfortable and durable.
	Prices run about $125-$250. May take several months to receive
	the finished shoes.

Sav-On Surplus
[single][California][men][supersize][outdoors][casual]
	Hawthorne St.
	Lawndale, CA
	Men's camping, outdoors, and regular clothes up to size 8X.
	Reasonable prices.
	
Says Who?
[single][California][catalog][supersize][women][casual][career][evening]
[sportswear]
	Two locations:
	3903 Piedmont Ave.
	Oakland, CA 94611
	Phone: (510) 547-5181
	and
	539 Bryant St.
	Palo Alto, CA  94301
	Phone: (415) 324-3511
	Catalog $1.
	Very nice clothes. Somewhat expensive. Mostly simple and casual.
	Some swimsuits. They are adding size 0 and size 5X to their lineup. 

Scarlet Crane
[catalog][women]
	PO Box 1931-R
	Sausalito, CA  94966
	Natural fiber clothing.

Seams to Fit
[single][California][women][consignment]
	6527 Telegraph Ave.
	Oakland, CA 94609
	Phone: (510) 428-9463
	Big dressing rooms. Responsible and honest. Great clothes, both
	consignment and new. Affiliated with Says Who? (see above).

Sears
[catalog][chain][men][women][supersize][shoes]
	Phone: 800-948-8800 (catalog ordering)
	Web site: http://www.sears.com/
	Clothing very similar to that in Roamans catalog.
	Several free specialty catalogs. Regular catalog sizes to
	women's 24, plus catalog sizes to women's 56 or men's 8X. Big
	and wide shoes. Apparel in stores goes to women's size 24. Mails
	within US only (but there is also a Sears Canada -- phone
	800-267-3277 in Canada for more information).

Semi Q Fashions
[women][evening]
	Phone: (213) 623-9713

Sensual Adventures
[single][women][supersize][lingerie]
	8967 Taft Street
	Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024
	Phone: 954-704-4114
	Fax 954-704-4113
	Thigh-high stockings, cat suits in many colors to 4x, pantyhose to
	5-6x, one-piece garter belt and stockings. Owner Alma will respond to
	customer requests.

Serendipity
[single][Indiana][women]
	Indianapolis, IN

Sheer Mahogany
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	3870 Crenshaw Blvd, #781
	Los Angeles, CA  90008
	Catalog $6.
	Lingerie up to 5X.

Silhouettes
[catalog][internet][women][petite][supersize][evening][casual][lingerie]
[accessories][shoes]
	340 Poplar St.
	Hanover, PA  17333-0069
	and
	5 Avery Row
	Roanoke, VA  24012-8567
	Phone: (800) 852-2822
	Web site: http://www.silhouettes.com
	Most items to 26, some items to 34 (their sizing runs roomy).
	Some petites. Moderate prices (a little more than Lane
	Bryant/Roaman's, less than small catalog companies such as
	Making It Big). Good variety of stylish, young clothes. They use
	thin models (one person noted that Lands End models are larger).
	One comment that items are frequently on backorder. Several
	complaints about poor quality fabrics and clothing arriving with
	tears, stains, etc. Others have had good experiences and are
	pleased with the clothing quality. Their customer service and
	return policy is reported good. Web ordering. Dec 99

Silver Lining
[single][Georgia][women][supersize][lingerie][wedding][sportswear]
	Buckhead Court, 3872 Roswell Road
	Atlanta, Georgia 30342
	Phone: (404) 237-9911, (888) 237-9911
	Fax: (404) 237-8385 
	Web site: http://www.silverliningplus.com/
	"They carry very nice things, and they're extremely helpful. They
	carry "foundation wear" and a great selection of bras in a wide
	range of sizes, as well as sexy lingerie (I understand they're
	pretty popular with Atlanta's TV population for that) and some
	exercise/cruisewear. They've recently added wedding gowns, as
	well. They've special-ordered items for me in the past--in fact,
	they went to some trouble to track down the precise color
	stockings I needed in the right size. The hosiery on their web
	page goes up to 7X. Most of the lingerie I've found in their
	store goes up to a 4X. Both owners are BBWs."

Sizes Unlimited
	See The Avenue in part 1.

Sizes Woman
	See The Avenue in part 1.

The Smart Saver
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	PO Box 105
	Wasco, IL  60183-0105
	Bras up to size 48DD.  Reasonably priced.  

Smart Size
	See The Avenue in part 1.

Softspots 
[catalog][women][shoes][lingerie]
	Phone: 800-735-4994 
	Comfortable well made shoes in a wide range of sizes. Expensive
	but long lasting. They also have a few clothing articles that
	are plus sized and things like back supports and support hose.

SoHo Woman on the Park
[single][New York][women]
	32 West 40th Street
	New York, NY 10018
	Located in Manhattan. Carries sizes from 14 to 26. The clothes
	are reported to be "beautiful and unusual," "one-of-a-kind...
	non-restricting and in luscious fabrics that are especially
	designed and lot-dyed by the owner, Penny Healey."

Spiegel
[catalog][women][men][career][evening][casual][coats][lingerie]
	PO 182555
	Columbus, OH 43218-2555
	Automated order line: 800-448-7070 (must be current customer)
	New customer satisfaction: 800-474-5555
	Order questions: 800-706-7600
	Catalog requests: 800-345-4500
	Web site: http://www.spiegel.com
	They offer a line of midsize clothing for women called "For
	You." Their retail "For You" stores no longer exist. Some men's
	items to 2X. They use thin models.

Spencer's Gifts
[chain][unisex][costumes]
	Mall store.
	Halloween costumes in plus sizes.

Stage Clothes USA
[internet][women][lingerie]
	Web site: http://www.stageclothes.com/
	Lingerie and sex toys for regular and plus-size women to 4X.
	Torso extenders (they snap onto the crotch area of a teddy and
	add 4"-6" length), choker extenders, and chain bra extenders.
	They use large models in the large-size section of their web
	site.

Stan's King Size Men's Shop
[single][California][men][supersize]
	7428 University Ave.
	La Mesa, CA 91941
	Phone: (619) 469-0336
	Some very large sizes.

Stormy Leather
[single][California][men][women][lingerie]
	1158 Howard Street 
	San Francisco, CA 94103  
	Phone: (415) 626-1672
	Web site: http://www.stormyleather.com/
	Manufactures, wholesales, and retails fetish attire and sex
	toys. Leather, lingerie, and fetish wear in sizes to 6X (sizes
	run small -- 6x corresponds to 52-inch bust, 44-inch waist, and
	54-inch hips). Dildo harnesses to 60-inch hip. Pricey and well
	made. A variety of other stores stock their merchandise; see
	their web site for more information.

Stout Men's Shop
[single][Massachusetts][catalog][overseas][men][supersize][casual]
[career][swimwear]
	59 Temple Pl.
	Boston, MA
	Phone: (617) 542-5397
	Slacks on the rack up to 92". Swimsuits. Great selection.
	Worldwide mail order. Suits that go up to size 70 (and higher
	per order). 

Stuarts Plus 
[chain][women]
	Mall store.
	Owned by the people who own Stuarts. Trendier and cheaper than
	Lane Bryant. 

Styleplus Catalogue
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	1201 North Dearborn Parkway 
	Suite 134 
	Chicago, IL 60610 
	Phone: (800) 34-STILE
	Beautiful lingerie, photographed on large models.

Sue Brett
[catalog][women][sportswear][casual][lingerie][shoes]
	Dept. A
	Indianapolis, IN  46207
	Sportswear, dresses, lingerie, shoes, in misses' 10-24,
	women's 34-52, and half sizes.

Suits Me Swimwear
[catalog][women][swimwear]
	2377 Deltona Blvd.
	Spring Hill, FL  34606
	Phone: (904) 666-1485
	Bathing suits designed to fit all sizes of folks. Easy to put on
	and take off -- They are tie-on wraparound swimsuits that can be
	fastened either as a one-piece suit or as a bikini. Four sizes:
	up to 60 lbs, 60-120 lbs, 120-250 lbs, and 250+ lbs.

Sula and the Snapdragon
[single][Massachusetts][women]
	393 Commercial Street
	Provincetown, MA  02657
	Phone: (508) 487-7200
	Nice clothes up to 3X.

Suzanne Henri, Inc.
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	PO Box 2399
	Appomattox, VA  24522
	Phone: (800) 634-2590
	No-underwire bras in a wide range of sizes up to 60MM. They use
	their own sizing system. The bras are very comfortable to wear,
	and never ride up or cut into the shoulders.

Syd & Sam
[internet][women][supersize][petite][tall][casual][career][evening]
[lingerie][sportswear]
	Web site: http://www.sydandsam.com/
	Outlet store. Variety of sizes and manufacturers, including Onyx
	Night, We Be Bop. Some areas under construction. Nov 99

Sweet Cheeks 
[catalog][women][supersize]
	PO Box 7767
	Redlands, CA 92375
	Phone: (909) 792-7014
	Fax: (909) 792-5060 
	Original fun fashions, sizes 1X-6X.

Sweet Dreams Intimates
[single][New York][women][supersize][lingerie][swimwear]
	81 Route 111
	Smithtown NY 11787
	Phone: (516) 462-9097
	Bras 34B to 60H. Swimwear to 26. Lingerie sizes 1X-6X. 

Sweeter Measures
[catalog][women][custom][supersize][casual][uniforms][career]
[sportswear][lingerie]
	PO Box 340
	819 Front St
	Gibbon, NE 68840
	Phone: (308) 468-5156
	Catalog $2.  
	Sizes up to 60 or 70 and custom. Some people find the quality
	good, some not so. May be a little pricey. They carry nurses'
	uniforms. They will custom-make clothing (for instance, a skirt
	to match a blouse or jacket they offer) -- their custom
	measurement guides are very complete. They offer an
	unconditional guarantee (but custom fitted items are not
	returnable) and will send fabric swatches. Owner: Nancy Kollars

Sylvia's Swimwear
[single][Washington][women][supersize][swimwear]
	Stores in Bellevue and Seattle.

Tafford Uniforms
[single][Pennsylvania][catalog][uniforms]
	Tafford Showroom 
	104 Park Drive Montgomeryville, PA  
	Phone: 215-643-9666 ext. 241  
	--
	The Scrub Shop 
	134 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA  
	Phone: 215-351-6222
	Free catalog: 1-800-283-0065.  
	Their sizes run to 6x (the 4x size is very generous), also sizes
	4 to 32. They are primarily a catalog company but have two
	stores in which you receive 20% off the catalog price as well as
	a very cheap discontinued area of the store and various sales.
	The salespeople are very nice to deal with. 
	
Target
[chain][men][casual][swimwear]
	Discount chain. Swimsuits up to about 24. Inexpensive.
	Reasonable selection of big and tall men's clothing (up to about
	XXXL and XXXLT).

The Big Page
	Web site: http://www.thebigpage.com/
	"Big and tall men's one stop Internet shop." Links to a number of online 
	retailers of big and/or tall men's clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Today's Proud Women
	Mail returned 4/97

Today's Woman
[chain][women][casual][evening][lingerie][sportswear][swimwear]
	Chain of stores in Florida (mostly). They carry Exquisite Form
	bras, midsize clothing, and some accessories. Somewhat pricey,
	but the discount rack has bargains. Clothing ranges from
	sportswear to semi-formal. Swimsuits and a limited selection of
	lingerie. They use larger size models in their store
	advertisements. 

Triumph Hosiery Corporation
[internet][overseas][women][supersize][lingerie]
	2700 N. 29th Ave., Suite 105
	Hollywood, Florida 33020
	Phone: (954) 929-6021
	Fax: (954) 963-3344
	E-Mail: hosiery@bellsouth.net
	Web site: http://www.triumph-hosiery.com/
	Largesse Hosiery for women size 160-450 lbs.

Two Sisters - Fashions for the Generous Figure
[internet][women][petite][supersize][outdoors][casual][career]
[evening][lingerie]
	Texas 
	Phone: (800) 343-9559
	Fax: (800) 343-9559 or (915) 580-7909
	Email: twosisters@marshill.com
	Web site: http://www.marshill.com/twosisters/
	Internet-only catalog. Clothing tends to be in polyester or poly
	blends and prints. Some clothing comes in petite sizes. Prices
	range from inexpensive to moderate. They use large-size models
	and give the model's height and the size she is wearing. 

Ulla Popken
[internet][catalog][women][petite][career][casual]
	Towson Town Center, 4th floor
	825 Dulaney Valley Road
	Towson, MD  21204
	10610 Beaver Dam
	Hunt Valley, MD 21030
	Phone: (410) 494-8108, (800) 245-8552
	Fax: 410-329-1320
	Web site: http://www.ullapopken.com/
	Sophisticated designs including career clothes and classics.
	They make all their clothing themselves. They like viscose,
	rayon, and slinky fibers, but also offer some cottons and cotton
	blends. Sizes to 30/32. They give an indication of the fit for
	each garment: relaxed fit, slim fit, etc. Prices have come down
	some, too. "Quite impressed with their fit and very beautiful
	fabrics." "Many of their clothes have beautiful detailing that
	you can't see in the catalog pictures." One person complained
	that a swimsuit fell apart soon after she received it. In June
	99 some people were complaining that every time they order, the
	items have been "discontinued" or the largest sizes are not
	available.

Urban Basics
[single][Colorado][women][lingerie][casual][outdoors]
	The Seasons Mall
	Avon, CO
	Phone: (970) 845-7820
	Now carries sizes 14-26. Seems to specialize in denim items.

Valentina
	29799 Northwestern Highway
	Apple Gate Square   
	Southfield,  MI  48034
	Phone: 810-354-4560    
	Fax: 810-354-4012 
	"I have been shopping there since 1985. The boutique carries a
	large selection of stylish, quality fashions from sizes 14 to
	34. One-of-a-kind fashions. Attention and service provided to
	customers is excellent. Layaway is available. Prices range from
	moderately expensive to excellent sales."

Valley Department Store
[single][California][men][women][supersize][accessories]
	245 N. Euclid Ave.
	Ontario, CA 91762
	Phone: (909) 984-8646
	Large selection, friendly staff, clothing and accessories.
	Women's clothing in 16-18 to 30-32W. Men's clothing to 10X
	shirts, pants up to about 64. They have said that they will mail
	clothes. 

Value City 
[single][Illinois][men][women]
	Chicago area 
	Carries large men's clothes up to 4X and women's clothes to
	about 24 or 26.  

Vermont Country Store
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	PO Box 3000
	Manchester Center, VT 05255-3000
	Phone: (802) 362-2400
	Web site: http://vermontcountrystore.com/vcs/vcs.htm
	Slips, chafe shields, mumus, robes, float dresses. Sizes vary;
	some items to 28, most smaller. Good prices, good quality. They
	also sell 100% cotton mid-thigh panties which do a good job of
	preventing chafing and protecting stockings.

Vibrant Handknits USA
[catalog][custom][women][casual]
	Historic Savage Mill
	8600 Foundry St
	Savage, MD  20763
	Phone: (800) 765-KNIT
	High-quality art sweaters in sizes 16-28. Will do custom work.

Village East at Gottschalks
[chain][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie]
	Most malls with Gottschalks have a Village East next door; it's
	their large women's department. Though the prices are a little
	steep, they have nice evening wear. Accessories but no shoes.
	Some undergarments (mostly slips) and granny nighties; no cute
	lingerie. Lots of separates.  

Vivian Young
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	9291 Greenwich Dr
	Huntington Beach, CA 92615-8333
	Bras.
	
Votta's Wearable Art
[catalog][women][accessories]
	PO Box 243
	Wilmington, IL  60481
	Catalog $2 (refunded with first order)
	Large-size bangles and bracelets.

W & M's Fantasy Fashions
[catalog][single][Pennsylvania][women][lingerie][swimwear][casual]
	5664 Sandylake-Polk Rd
	Sandylake, PA  16145
	Phone: (412) 376-7057
	Fax: (412) 458-7631
	Email: cocoon@nauticom.net
	Catalog $3.
	Lingerie and clothing up to size 4X.

WalkUSA
[catalog][unisex][sportswear][outdoors]
	6310 Nancy Ridge Drive, #101 
	San Diego, CA 92121
	Phone: (800) 445-2209
	Men's and women's walking shorts and activewear up to 2XL.
	Tell them you want larger sizes!

WalMart
[chain][women][men][casual][swimwear][sportswear]
	Some large size clothing up to 24 or 26, including lines by
	Richard Simmons and Kathie Lee. Large size t-shirts, shorts, and
	sweatpants. Inexpensive men's pants (cotton and polyester
	slacks, jeans) up to size 50.  Swimwear to size 25. Oct 99

WaterWear
[catalog][single][New Hampshire][swimwear]
	Riverview Mill
	Wilton, NH  03086
	Phone: (800) 321-SUIT
	Aquatic fitness wear, chlorine resistant fabric, sizes to 28.

We Be Bop
[catalog][internet][single][California][women][supersize][casual][evening]
	Two locations:
	1903 Fillmore St.
	San Francisco, CA  94115
	Phone: (415) 771-7294
	and
	1380 10th St., Berkeley 
	Web site: http://www.webebop.com
	Kicky hip loose clothes, beautiful prints, up to size 4X. 
	We Be Bop items also carried in other plus-size stores. Web site
	features plus-size models and online ordering. You can also
	pre-order items from their next season's collection.

Wedding Place
[single][Indiana][women][wedding]
	Fort Wayne IN
	Boutique. One bride-to-be called them up to make an appointment
	and told them of her encounter with fatphobic salespeople at a
	local wedding chain. When she arrived for her appointment, a BBW
	saleswoman was waiting for her. She was very pleased with the
	service.

WearGuard
[catalog][internet][unisex][supersize][outdoors][casual]
	141 Longwater Drive
	Norwell, MA 02061
	Phone: (800) 388-3300
	Fax: 800-436-3132 
	Web site: http://www.wearguard.com/
	Work clothes, outdoors clothes, some casual clothing. Some of
	their stuff is available up to 5X.

Westport Woman
[chain][women][career][casual]
	Chain in California, possibly elsewhere.
	One in Folsom and one in Vacaville.
	Very nice clothes, from good blue jeans through handmade
	sweaters and good suits. Reasonable prices.

Wide and Comfortable
[single][Oregon][internet][unisex][supersize][custom][casual][outdoors]
	Roseann and Joe Hall
	8021 SE Stark Street 
	Portland, Oregon, 97215 
	Phone: (503) 261-9222 
	Email: widecomfy@aol.com 
	or widecomf@teleport.com
      	T-Shirts to 12X, Henley's three button tab shirts to 8X and 10X.
	Sweats to 8X right now, looking at a company that goes to 12X.
	Shorts to 10x. Tank tops to 8X, in both mens and womens styles.
	Jersey Pants & Baggy pants. Jeans & Stretch jeans to 66 inches.
	Twill work pants to 74 inch waist. Custom sewing.

Willow Ridge
[casual] [career] [catalog] [midsize]
	421 Landmark Dr
	Wilmington, NC 28410
	Phone: (800) 388-8555, (800) 388-2012 customer service

Winged Elephant Designs 
[catalog][internet][custom][accessories]
	Web site: http://wingedelephant.martynet.org
	Original bracelet/anklet/necklace designs in plus sizes,
	customizable to any size. Reasonable prices, online ordering,
	special offers. 

Winter Silks
[catalog][men][women][unisex][lingerie][casual]
	2700 Laura Ln.
	PO Box 620130
	Middleton, WI  53562
	Phone: (800) 648-7455
	Email: webmaster@wintersilks.com
	Web site: http://www.wintersilks.com/
	Silk long johns, shorts, robes, and so on. Some styles up to
	unisex (men's) 2X. A few styles up to women's 3X. Call and ask
	for more large sizes. 

Wisotta Trader 
[catalog][men][women][shoes]
	Phone: 800-833-6421  
	They have a good variety of walking shoes, both men's and
	women's, in wide widths.

Woman's World
[chain][women][petite][casual][career]
	Mall store.
	They carry women's petites and sizes up to 26.

WorkAbles for Women
[catalog][women][outdoors]
	Oak Valley
	Clinton, PA  15026-0214
	Phone: (800) 826-9317
	Cold weather wear up to size 20W or 22W. Call and ask for larger
	sizes. They sell, among other things, long underwear, polar
	pants, wind pants, and wool pants with access panels so that
	using the bathroom in the wilderness does not require baring
	all.

Worldesigns Incorporated
[catalog][Internet][men][supersize][accessories]
	PO Box 355
	New York City, NY  10024
	http://members.aol.com/wdinyc 
	Fanny packs 59"-92" and tailored cotton long-sleeved shirts (black,
	white or blue denim). 

Worldware Plus Size Clothing
[catalog][Internet][supersize][unisex][sportswear]
	3181 Packard
	Ann Arbor MI. 48108
	Email: Rkarle@aol.com
	Web site: http://ic.net/~karle/ww/page2.htm
	Mail order sportswear sizes 2X to 10X.

X-chrom
[internet][women][maternity][supersize][lingerie]
	Lisa Sorrentino
	Phone: (773) 385-9557
	Email: active@X-Chrom.com
	Web: http://www.X-Chrom.com
	Sports bras, 34 styles in more than 50 sizes.  Interactive
	guide. Maternity, mastectomy and plus-size options. Affiliated
	with Chicago retailer Vertel's. 24-hour shipping policy. 

XL Collection Plus
[catalog][women]
	Box 20511
	Rochester, NY  14602
	$12.95
	Fashion resource guide.

XTC Leather of NY Limited
[catalog][women][lingerie]
	120 Nancy St., Unit E
	West Babylon, NY 11704
	Phone: (516) 643-3030
	Fax: (516) 643-3510
	Leather lingerie in sizes up to 3X. They are a wholesale
	operation and will not sell to individuals. You might be able to
	call them to see if anyone near you carries their stuff.
	"Quality is mediocre- to pretty decent, BUT their large-size
	body template wears a B cup and so *all* of their plus stuff
	comes in 1X, 2X, 3X B. This (obviously) doesn't work well for
	those of us in 40Ds."

Yoko Honda
[catalog][women][supersize][casual]
	PO Box 35
	New York, NY 10018
	Phone: (212) 868-2050
	Washable A-line dress/caftans in four colors.

Zala Design
[catalog][women][supersize][sportswear]
	Box 80018
	Minneapolis, MN  55408
	Phone: (612) 871-4809
	Catalog $2
	Leotards up to size 7X.

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A2) What manufacturers make clothes/shoes/spectacles for large folks?

CLOTHING FOR WOMEN

You can find these clothing lines in various retail stores and catalogs.

Capistrano
	Complaint of cheap manufacture.

Carole Little II
	Carol Little's large-size collection. Beautiful fabric, flowing
	cuts, nice colors. A little pricey. Well-made, and the dresses
	are quite long.

Citiculture
	Fancy "garden party" dresses up to 4X (sizes run large).

Danskin
	Phone: (800) 87-DANSKIN
	Exercise clothing in sizes 1X-4X. Their clothes are well made
	and pretty and they use large-size models.

Elisabeth
	Liz Claiborne's plus sizes line. Expensive, but good quality.
	Sizes 14-22. Also has some petites.

Entree
	Jeans that fit wonderfully and consistently across many styles
	up to size 44.

Fruit of the Loom
	100% cotton panties up to size 12. Also bras with large band
	and cup sizes.

Gilda Marx
	Phone: (800) 825-BODY
	Exercise clothing in sizes 1X-3X.

Goddess Bras
	Phone: (213) 629-2905 or (617) 569-3000
	Well-made, large-size bras. They have cotton bras without
	underwires up to about size 52DD. Good push-up bras, comfortable
	merrywidows. They've been actively soliciting NAAFA to find out
	what large women want in bras. They also make nursing bras
	(particularly recommended is Model 510).

Hanes Her Way
	Large size sweatpants and sweatshirts.  

Jerzees
	Good quality, heavy T-shirts up to size 6X.

Jockey for Her
	All-cotton underwear in three styles up to at least size 11.

Jones New York Woman
	Career wear.

Just My Size
	Underwear, socks, and pantyhose. Affiliated with L'Eggs. They
	also have their own catalog (see above). 

Kathy Lee Plus
	Carried at WalMart.

Lee Jeans 
	Tend to work well on figures with smaller waistlines, large
	hips. Sizes up to 28 or 30.

Marina Bridal
	Wedding dresses, priced reasonably ($350-$900 or so). Their
	headquarters is in NYC. You should be able to get a copy of
	their catalog (about 20 styles) by calling local bridal shops. 

No Nonsense
	Women like their plus-size pantyhose, which goes up to 4X, feels
	soft against the skin, and doesn't bag because of lycra in the
	fabric blend. They are getting harder to find.

Onyx Night
	Evening wear. Carried at boutiques.
	http://www.jumponyx.com/onyx.html

Princess Knitwear
	14 Bruckner Blvd.
	Bronx, NY 10454
	Phone: 718-402-1000
	Fax: 718-402-0131
	Email: info@princessknitwear.com
	Web site: http://www.princessknitwear.com
	One-size knitwear. Fits to size 26. Found in specialty shops and
	boutiques. 

Richard Simmons
	Carried at WalMart.

Sharon Anthony

Two Potato


CLOTHING FOR MEN

You can find these clothing lines in various retail stores and catalogs.

Dolphin Swimwear

Levi's Jeans and Action Slacks
	Large-size button-fly 501s. The Action Slacks apparently wear
	like iron, wash well, and never need to be ironed. 545 Jeans
	up to 60" waist.

Karl Kani
	Classic jeans up to 60" waist
	
Discus Athletic 
	T-shirts and sweatshirts up to 6XL
	
Speedo 
	Swimming trunks up to 4XL
	
Nike 
	Shoes up to 18
	
Fruit of the Loom 
	Briefs and boxers up to 6XL

SPECTACLES

Luxottica makes large-size frames for men. They make metal frames in XXL
sizes, and have 170mm custom temples. Also look for Zyloware frames.
Most companies do carry large-size frames; have the optical tech look in
the Frames book for listings of large frames.

COMFORTABLE AND/OR WIDE WOMEN'S SHOES

Bally
Clark's
Easy Spirit (reported very long lasting even for supersize people)
Ecco (made in Denmark)
Hush Puppies "Bounce"
Nordstrom's store brand
Rangoni
Selby
Soft Spots

COMFORTABLE AND/OR WIDE UNISEX SHOES

Avia
Birkenstock
Cuddler's (available at K-Mart)
New Balance
Puma
Red Wings
Rieker
Rockports
Romika
SAS (hiking boots)
Simple 
Sorel's (winter boots -- proper mountaineering boots)
Wolverine (hiking boots)
Worishofer

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A3) Where can I find a wedding dress?
Big, Beautiful Bride Online Plus-Size Gown Resource is a comprehensive
listing of wedding gown designers who make plus sizes,  includes their
size range, average prices, size charts (when available), and contact
information. The URL is: http://www.hepcatdesigns.com/bbb/Gownindex.html
 
One reader recommended the following book: *Bridal Gown Guide: Discover
the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You Can Afford*, by Denise and Alan
Fields (Windsor Peak Press; ISBN: 1889392030)

Many regular bridal stores carry large sizes, and almost all stores can
order them. They may have only a limited selection of sizes in stock for
you to try on, so you may have to use your imagination to figure out how
the dress would look on you in particular. Sometimes just putting your
arms through the dress and holding it in front of you will give you an
idea of what it would be like. 

Note that wedding dress designers do not size their dresses
consistently. 

It's very common to have dresses tailored once they arrive. (This is
common even for women who wear smaller sizes.) If the dress turns out to
be too small, they can split the side seam of the bodice and sew in a
few inches of extra fabric. This is hardly noticeable, even when you are
looking for it. They may be able to get lace trim that matches the rest
of the dress and use that to make it even less obvious.

Nearly all bridesmaid's dresses go to at least size 24, and some go
larger. Many of these dresses are fairly formal and can be ordered in
white or off-white, so may work as a wedding dress.

Many advertisers in bridal magazines list what sizes they make.  Also
look through bridal books. *Bridal Bargains* and *The Bridal Gown Guide*
by Denise and Alan Fields print the size charts of major designers along
with style numbers and suggested retail prices.

Another way to buy a wedding dress is through Discount Bridal Service
(Phone 800-874-8794; web site http://www.discountbridalservice.com).
They can save you 20-40% on the cost of your gown. You must know the
gown you want and your measurements. You call their 800 number, and they
give you the number of their local rep.  The rep takes your info and you
order the gown thru her, and it is sent to your home. It is important
that you measure correctly because you are stuck with the gown you
order. No returns. DBS can order from any bridal manufacturer, and they
are good at tracking down dresses even if you don't know the
manufacturer or style number: a dress description or advertisement page
number (like Brides Magazine for example) may be all you need to get a
price quote. The local rep can offer seamstress referrals. They've got
manufacturer sizing charts to help you. Bridal manufacturers *do* size
differently from regular dress sizes, so don't be surprised if you need
a size larger than you thought to fit it you correctly. Order via your
measurements...not dress size!

Search for "[wedding]" in section A1, the big list of clothing stores,
to find stores and catalogs that carry wedding dresses. 

Here are some manufacturers who make large-size wedding dresses: 


Alfred Angelo 
	Phone: (800) 528-3589 or (215) 659-8700
	Makes 18-20 and 38-44. Both cost extra but their gowns are
	relatively cheap.  

Ange D' Amour 
	Phone: (800) 288-3888.
	230 Grand St, 2nd floor
	New York, NY 10013
	Bridal gowns from size 4 Misses to size 64 Womens' (Like a 96"
	chest at least). Gowns range $400-$1200. all sorts of styles and
	shapes too. Traditional beaded lace, trained ballgown-type dress
	was $640 (polyester satin -- silks start in the $800s). You
	cannot order the gown thru them but you can ask questions and
	get a catalog.

Bianchi 
	Phone: (800) 669-2346.
	Through size 20.  
 
Bonny 
	Phone: (714) 961-8884 
	Email: bbwfromca@aol.com
	Makes a line called "Essence by Esther," gowns to size 44 (costs
	extra). 

Bridal Originals 
	Phone: (800) 876-GOWN or (312) 467-6140
	To size 30 (encourages stores to carry large size samples!)  

Carmi Couture 
	Phone: (212) 921-7658
	Through size 20 (extra charge).  

Citiculture 
	Large-size "garden-party" dresses that can double as wedding
	dresses.

Diamond Collection 
	Phone: (212) 302-0210
	Through size 20 ($100 extra).  

Designer at Heart, Inc. 
	Megan Moser Rosenhart 
	Phone: (800) 462-4889
	Custom-designs bridal gowns -- "traditional and non-traditional
	styles, from lace to leather, all sizes." 

Eden 
	Phone: (818) 441-8715  
	Petites through 20-32 (extra charge). Bridal Bargains gave these
	guys 4 stars!

Eve of Milady 
	Phone: (212) 302-0050
	Through size 20. $100 extra for 18-20.

Fink 
	Phone: (212) 921-5683
	Through size 20.  Extra 10% for 18-20.  

Galina 
	Phone: (212) 564-1020
	Through 20, extra charge for 18-20.

Ginza Collection/Private Label by G 
	Phone: (800) 654-7375
	Through 42 (extra charge of $100). Will custom make larger size
	dress to bridal shop's measurements for $50 fee.

Ilissa 
	Phone: (212) 967-5222
	Through 20, 18-20 are $60 extra.  

Impression 
	Phone: (800) BRIDAL-1
	Through size 30. 16-20 cost $30 extra. 22-30 are $70 extra.  

Jasmine 
	Phone: (708) 519-7778
	To size 44 (extra charge).  

Jessica McClintock 
	Phone: (800) 333-5301 or (415) 495-3030
	A few gowns through size 24.  

Jim Hjelm 
	Phone: (212) 764-6960
	Through size 20. 18-20 are $150 extra.   

Lili 
	Phone: (800) 258-7944 or (818) 282-4326
	Through 26. $70 extra for 22-26.  

Marisa 
	Through 20. $160 extra for 18-20.

Mary's 
	Phone: (713) 933-9678
	Through size 30.  

Mon Cherie 
	Phone: (609) 530-1900
	Has sizes 18-20 and 38-44, $20 or $40 extra.  

Moonlight 
	Phone: (708) 884-7199
	Sizes through 44 (extra charge).  

Mori Lee 
	Phone: (212) 947-3490
	Some designs available through size 42 for extra charge.

San Martin 
	Phone: (213) 257-5333
	Some styles available through 44.  

St. Pucchi 
	Phone: (214) 631-4039
	Through 20, 18-20 extra 20%.  

Sweetheart 
	Phone: (212) 868-7536
	Through 44 (and keeps all sizes in stock).  

Wallentin Collection
	Phone: (800) 925-5954
	Email: SmithsonC@aol.com
	Silk wedding gowns. Can custom make any gown to fit any size
	woman. Ask for Catherine.


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A4) Where can I find sewing/knitting patterns?

Ana's Accoutremonts
	Custom fitted patterns of period costumes. See the listing in
	the US Clothing FAQ part 1.

Beautiful Babes
	Laura Woodruff
	6705 N. Seneca
	Portland, OR  97203
	Phone: (503) 286-1119
	Email: lauraboothewoodruff@worldnet.att.net
	Web: http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Plaza/1754/index.html
	Catalog $2.
	Easy-to-sew collection of patterns for casual dresses, blouses, blazers,
	pants, ponchos, jackets, swimwear, lingerie, and more. Sizes 38-72.
	"Laura, the owner, is real nice and we discussed fitting problems
	etc etc and the dress I made from her pattern is wonderful."

*Big Knits*, *Great Big Knits*
	Big Knits ISBN: 0-7126-5097-0. Vermont: Trafalgar Square Publishing
	Two books by Dawn French and Sylvie Soudan containing knitting
	patterns for large-size women. Patterns go from very simple,
	classic designs, to very complex intarsias. Proper large-size
	models. 

Bras
	The rec.crafts.textiles.sewing newsgroup has a fantastic FAQ
	about underwire and regular bras. If you're interested in
	making your own bras and lingerie, check it out:
		http://www.funhouse.com/babs/FAQ.html

The Busy Woman's Fitting Book
	Nancy Zieman and Robbie Fanning
	Nancy's Notions/Open Chain Publishing ISBN: 0-932086-10-1, $9.95
	Provides instructions on how to alter patterns to fit you.

Burda 
	GLP International
	PO Box 9868
	Englewood, NJ  07631-1123
	Phone: (212) 736-7455 or (201) 871-1010
	Large size patterns. Their magazine, *Burda Fashions for the
	Fuller Figure* (or Burda Plus?), has patterns up to size 34W.
	One person reports: "Burda is very true to their sizing, and
	they make patterns for up to size Euro60. The have all sorts of
	interesting patterns, with unusual (nifty cool) detailing.  I
	find that I have to do mucho fewer adjustments to make these
	patterns fit my narrow chest, big boobs, sloping shoulders,
	bottom-heavy apple-pear shape." Another writes: "I had stayed
	away from them because of the added seam and hem allowances, but
	now they are adding them in for you. They have some really nice,
	classic styles." 

Butterick
	Some patterns in sizes up to 32. Now carrying new Delta Burke
	line -- some pretty styles in larger than 22's.

Computer packages for sizing patterns
	A number of companies make programs that print out customized
	patterns. You pick the basic pattern and enter the measurements
	of the person the garment is intended for, and it spits out a
	pattern. Some of these are:
	LivingSoft (also known as Dress Shop)
		PO Box 970
		Janesville, CA 96114
		Phone: (800) 626-1262
		Available for IBM, in the works for Macintosh.
	Fittingly Sew
		Available for IBM

D'ates D'signs
	3430 Robin Lane, Suite B
	Cameron Park, CA  95682
	Great wearable art patterns for coats, dusters, and shirts.

Dressmaker's dummies
	Dressmaker's dummies are available in plus sizes. Your local
	fabric shop may carry them or should be able to order them.

Fairchild Books and Videos
	7 West 34th St
	New York, NY  10001
	Fashion designs for the plus size.

Fashion Patterns by Coni
	2370 west hwy 89-A
	suite 11  box 128
	Sedona, Az  86336
	Fax 520-204-9241
	E-mail: fpatternconi@sedona.net
	Catalog is $4.  
	Her patterns go to a 66" bust and 70" hip. Will custom make
	patterns outside this range for a minimal cost. She drafted them
	on a size 28 model. This means they were designed for real fat
	bodies. Coni Crawford has 30 years experience in patternmaking
	and has recently retired from teaching in this field in college.
	She has just started the business and is very willing to help
	with special fitting problems.

Fitting Finesse
	Nancy Zieman
	Book that explains how to alter patterns so that you can make
	clothes that fit you right from patterns made for small people. 

Great Fit Patterns
	Reported out of business Jan 98.

Hattie Chanon
	Design Center of Charlotte
	1235-E East Blvd, #222
	Charlotte, NC  28203

Large-size patterns
	Email: mary.wilson@exchange.exchange.com 
	List of commercially available sewing patterns for big men
	(chest size 48" to 52", 56" or 68"). 

McCalls 
	Some of their patterns go up to size 50.

My Own Pattern
	PO Box 30084 
	Clarksville, TN 37040-0002. 
	Phone: (931 ) 645-1652 
	Web site: http://members.aol.com/myownpatrn/prof/index.htm"
	Email: MyOwnPatrn@aol.com
	Resizes any pattern to any specification, even underwear. Email
	to request measurement sheet. Send your measurements and the
	pattern. Also tailor-made clothing.

PAW Prints Pattern Company
Purrfection Artistic Wearables
	19618 Canyon Drive
	Granite Falls Washington 98252
	Phone: 800 691 4293 
	Web site: http://www.purrfection.com
	11 patterns that go up to a 3XL (bust 54 hip 56) and there are 2
	new patterns that go up to a 5XL (bust 62 hip 64). Reports:
	"I've made a kimono type jacket from one of their patterns in a
	4X (I generally wear a size 30-32) and the only alteration I did
	was to lengthen it." "These patterns are more 'fun' than
	conventional but there are some fairly unique things that I've
	never found elsewhere." "Their pattern 'Layers' fits well and is
	really easy to sew."


Pijin-Hole Patterns
	804 Forest Park Blvd.
	Fort Worth, TX  76102-5805
	Phone: (817) 338-0025

Sewgrand
	1160 Yew Ave. Bin 21
	Blaine WA  98231-8019 
	Phone: (604) 274-3276 
	Email: sewing@sewgrand.com
	Web page: http://www.sewgrand.com/
	Easy to sew patterns to size 26. They are reported to be "working on"
	supersizes. Good for beginning sewers. Fit reported good.
	
Simplicity
	Web page: http://www.simplicitypatt.com/index.html
	Their patterns go up to size 32W in two lines -- BBW and HOAX.
	HOAX is meant to be for different body types. Their sizing guide
	may run too large. They also have a multi-sized (1X-6X) pattern
	for men for a shirt and a pair of pants. Clothes made from their
	patterns are attractive and come out beautifully. New Look is
	also part of Simplicity.

Stretch and Sew
	Web page: http://www.stretch-and-sew.com
	One person reports "Stretch and Sew is good for those who are
	not one size all over." They are featuring a new line of plus
	size patterns, one of which is called Rita's Wardrobe (see Rita
	Farrow's *Life Is Not a Dress Size* in the Publications FAQ).
	The patterns include sizes 1X-3X (46-56 bust, 48-58 hip) in each
	design. Besides the wardrobe, there are eight separate designs
	in the collection, including pants, dresses, and a jacket. 

Style
	Some large-size patterns

Unique Patterns
	Phone: (800) 543-4739
	Web site: http://www.uniquepatterns.com
	Over 150 personalized patterns from easy to advanced. Patterns
	cost $9-$22. Membership costs $39.95, comes with pattern
	catalog, measuring instructions, support line, newsletter. Will
	put you in touch with seamstresses.

Vogue Woman
	Dowdy, boring, waistless patterns.

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A5) How do I convert between sizes?

Here are some conversions between European, U.K., and U.S. sizes:

Women's dresses and suits
	For U.S. size, subtract 2 from U.K. size.
	For U.S. size, subtract 30 from European size.
	(UK 28 = US 26 = Euro 56)

Women's shoes
	For U.S. size, add 1.5 to U.K. size.
	(UK 8 = US 9.5)

Men's suits and coats
	U.K. and U.S. sizes are the same.
	For U.S. size, subtract 10 from European size.
	(UK 56 = US 56 = Euro 66)

Men's shirts
	U.K. and U.S sizes are the same.

Men's socks
	U.K. and U.S. sizes are the same.
	
Men's shoes
	For U.S. size, add 1 to U.K. size. 
	(UK 10.5 = US 11.5)
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A6) How can I find clothing for big kids?
Radiance Magazine sponsors a Kids Project. The Radiance Magazine web
site at http://www.radiancemagazine.com
has articles, essays, and resources for children, teens, and young
adults, as well as for parents, teachers, counselors, health
professionals, and those who love and work with kids. Click on "Kids
Project."
Petite stores such as 5-7-9 and Petite Sophisticate sometimes have items
that will fit BBgirls. Search on "[petite]" in the Clothing FAQs.
There are some companies that will make clothing to custom sizes for a
reasonable fee. Search on "[custom]" in the Clothing FAQs.
Some wedding gown manufacturers make bridesmaid's and flower girl's
dresses in girl's size 12 1/2 to size 20 1/2, with prices in the
$75-$150 range. Search on "[wedding]" in the Clothing FAQs and see the
section "Where can I find a wedding dress?".
Extra Hip is a small 'zine for fat preteen and teen girls. Their web site (http://www.extrahip.com) has a page
of links to stores that offer teen fashion in plus sizes.
Here are some specific manufacturers that offer clothing for BBkids:
Blessings in Dresses
	Sandra/owner
	Phone: 805.272.1568  
	Southern California
	I hear they have a good selection for girls and teens.

Big Dogs
	Web site: http://www.bigdogs.com
	(They also have retail stores and a print catalog -- see their
	web site for more info.) Many items in their line of sportswear
	come in kids' and adults' sizes. Boxers, t-shirts, jackets,
	sleepwear, shorts, pants & other. High quality & relatively good
	prices. 

Custom Design
	Gwen/owner
	Minnesota
	Phone: 218.233.9583   
	Any size. Any age. Teens & Kids Clothes. Bridal, Prom, and
	Wedding, too. 

JC Penney's 
	PO Box 2021
	Milwaukee, WI  53201-2021
	Phone: (800) 222-6161
	Web site: http://www.jcpenney.com
	They offer a Big Kids Catalog twice a year (spring and fall),
	with girl's Plus and Extra Plus sizes and boy's husky and
	shorter husky sizes. Carries Levi's Dockers, Union Bay, Bugle
	Boy, snow pants, wind suits, denim and flannel shirts, the
	works. Fairly thin models. Some folks have had problems ordering
	from this catalogs (many items reported sold out before the
	catalog even arrives). 

Lebow's Brothers
	178 Linden Street, 
	Diehl's Plaza, 
	Wellesley, MA 02181 
	Phone: (781) 431-7194 or 800-814-2229  
	Web site: http://www.tiac.net/users/lebow/
	Specializes in clothing for "hard to fit" men and boys. Free
	tailoring, special orders welcome. Primarily a retail store, but
	will ship internationally.

Mismo
	Elizabeth/owner
	Park Ridge, NJ
	Phone: 201.307.9202   
	Some casual clothes for teenage girls including jeans, bibs
	(overalls), denim shirts. 

Sears 
	Phone: 800-948-8800 (catalog ordering)
	Web site: http://www.sears.com/
	I hear that Sears opened a Mainframe for You junior plus
	department in fall 99. Check it out. Let me know if they are
	indeed a good resource.
	Sears also has some clothing for younger BBkids. They have a
	specialty leather catalog with many items in all sizes.

Unlimited Options               
	131 N. Beaumont Avenue
	Burlington, NC 27217 
	Phone: (800) 922-0480
	Retail & Mail Order - Custom made clothing for men, women &
	children of all sizes - anything you want from casual to career
	to bridal. Send $5 (refundable with first order) for their video
	catalog.

Wal-Mart
	Sometimes they have half size jeans and a few other things. 
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SECTION B: Information about this FAQ

B1)     Are there other related FAQs?

There is some overlap in the topics covered by the FAQs. If you don't
find what you're looking for here, try the other FAQs. 

The latest version of the following FAQs can be found at:
 http://www.bayarea.net/~stef/Fatfaqs/

	alt.support.big-folks newsgroup FAQ 
	soc.support.fat-acceptance newsgroup FAQ 
	soc.support.fat-acceptance.moderated newsgroup FAQ
      	Clothing for Big Folks in Canada 
      	Clothing for Big Folks in the U.S. (parts 1 and 2)
      	Organizations for Big Folks 
      	Online Resources for Big Folks 
      	Other Resources for Big Folks 
      	Publications for Big Folks 
      	Resources for Dealing With the Physical Aspects of Being Fat 
      	Size-acceptance 

The following FAQs can be found at:
 http://www.sover.net/~astarte/fa/faqs.html

      	Big Folks and Fitness 
      	Big Folks and Health 
      	Big Folks and Sports 
      	Research on Big Folks 

The latest versions of following FAQs can be found at the following
locations:

      	Clothing for Big Folks in the U.K. at
 http://www.thegrapevine.co.uk/Avalanche/FAQ-UK.htm
	Clothing for Big Folks in Europe at
 http://www.thegrapevine.co.uk/Avalanche/FAQ-Europe.htm

	Plus-Size Pregnancy Website at
 http://www.teleport.com/~rvireday/plus/

You can also find (sometimes slightly older versions of) the above FAQs
(except the plus-size pregnancy FAQs) at the following locations:


   ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/fat-acceptance-faq/

(Note: The big-folks FAQ is listed separately at these locations.)

You can also get FAQs from rtfm.mit.edu via anonymous FTP or via the mail
archive server. For information about the mail server, send email to
mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu 
with the word "help" (without the quotes) in the body of the message. 

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B2)     Posting information

This document is posted bi-weekly to alt.support.big-folks,
soc.support.fat-acceptance, and soc.support.fat-acceptance.moderated.

Stef Maruch (stef@bayarea.net) maintains this FAQ.

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B3)	Contributors

These are the people who contributed significant chunks to the FAQ:
Sasha Wood              (Sasha.Wood@cs.cmu.edu)
Eleanor Brown		(ebrown@mac.cc.macalstr.edu)

Also, lots and lots of other people (too many to credit) contributed
information that appears herein, some via email and some on s.s.f-a
and a.s.b-f.  Thanks to them all.

Suggestions for additions/improvements are always welcome.
Send suggestions to Stef Maruch (stef@bayarea.net) 

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