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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Clothing for Big Folks:
U.S., Part 3

This is part 3 of the document about clothing for fat people in the U.S.
It contains information about manufacturers of clothing/shoes/glasses,
wedding attire, patterns for making your own clothing, U.S./European
size conversion info, and clothing for big kids.

If you don't find what you're looking for here, try one of the related
FAQs (see question B1 for a complete list).

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Updated March 2001

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Contents
A1) What manufacturers make clothes/shoes/spectacles for large
folks?
A2) Where can I find a wedding dress?
A3) Where can I find sewing/knitting patterns?
A4) How do I convert between sizes?
A5) 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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A1) 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.

Champion
Makes plus-size sportswear to a smallish 4X. High praise for
their extra support sports bra.

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: in...@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.

Dockers khakis
Available in 56x32.

Dolphin Swimwear

Levi's Jeans and Action Slacks
The Action Slacks apparently wear like iron, wash well, and
never need to be ironed. The largest size in Levi's brand
products is a 50x32.

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
Drew
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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A2) 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: bbwf...@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: Smit...@aol.com
Silk wedding gowns. Can custom make any gown to fit any size
woman. Ask for Catherine.


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A3) 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: lauraboot...@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.
"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."
"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."
"Burda especially cuts well for plus sizes, (with DARTS! long
before everyone else) and has great styles that avoid many of
the common plus size errors like oversized armholes etc."

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

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.

Dress Shop
PO Box 819, 40 South Lassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Phone: 800-626-1262, 530-257-1100
Fax: 530-257-1111
Web: http://www.livingsoft.com
Sewing software for Windows and Macintosh automatically drafts
custom fitted patterns for sewing. Input body measurements,
start with one of 34 basic patterns, add from menus for sleeves,
necklines, collars.

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: fpatte...@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.

Fittingly Sew
Sewing software available for IBM

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....@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
Email: MyOwn...@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: sew...@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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A4) 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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A5) 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.

delia's
http://www.delias.com
teen girls' clothing. Some items to sizes 19/20.

FrenchToast.com
Web site: http://www.frenchtoast.com
Children's school uniforms in sizes up to 20. May 99

girlfriends LA
Box 8687 Northridge, CA 91327
Phone: (800) 617-GFLA (open 24/7)
Fax: (800) 720-4352
Web site: http://www.girlfriendsl
a.com
Teeny-bopper clothes. Almost all go up to 25 (junior plus
sizing). Sizes reported liberal. Inexpensive prices.

Hot Topic
www.hottopic.com
Mall store and Internet catalog. Torrid line for girls size
14-26. Extended men's line to 3X.

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
Out of business as of July 00

New Mode
Mall store, one incarnation is in the Plaza Camino Real Mall in
Carlsbad CA. Hip, trendy teenage-girl clothing to size 22.

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.

Torrid
www.torrid.com
Mall store and Internet catalog. Clothing for teenage and
pre-teen girls sizes 14-26.

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.cat-and-dragon.com/~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 1-3)
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-...@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 (st...@cat-and-dragon.com) maintains this FAQ.

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B3) Contributors

These are the people who contributed significant chunks to the FAQ:
Sasha Wood (Sasha...@cs.cmu.edu)
Eleanor Brown (ebr...@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 (st...@cat-and-dragon.com)

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