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AD – Make Your Own Clothes with Fayma

Shopping when you’re plus-size can be difficult. In fact, it is so difficult that I often give up. Between limited ranges available that cater to the biggest sizes, to then only offering a small number of products in those limited sizes, it can get exhausting – and that’s before even mentioning the fat tax, awkward sizing, and the fact that Clothing brands seem to think that plus-size people only want to wear tunics and bubble hems. I have looked into bespoke and custom made clothing so that I can enjoy clothes that make me feel like myself without worrying that they aren’t going to fit properly on my body, but it can get really expensive, and I’ve always been intimidated by the idea of sewing my own clothes so I never looked into it until I discovered Fayma. Fayma offers a huge range of patterns that are designed with YOUR measurements in mind so that you don’t need to adjust and make-do, like plus-size people are so used to doing. Not only does Fayma look incredibly fat-friendly (with a motto like “No more sizes. Only me.” you can’t argue with that!) with an app that is easy to navigate, but they’ve been kind enough to offer me and all of you 10% off their range of patterns by using code LOVED10. Who Are Fayma? Fayma is a brand that creates sewing patterns using your own unique measurements so that you can be sure that all of your clothing is going to fit like a glove. The company believes that it is unacceptable to try to standardise women, and emphasizes the uniqueness of femininity by treating every single user of their services as their own individual person – there is absolutely no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to Fayma. Do I Need to Send In My Measurements? Using Fayma is super simple, and yet totally not what I was expecting! Usually, if you’re going to be giving measurements to a seamstress you would expect to be relying on a Tape Measure, but that isn’t how things work on this app, as the accuracy of the system relies on data that a tape measure cannot give you. Your measurements are not complete without you sending in two photos – which are erased immediately after your unique pattern is created to protect your privacy – which capture things like the curve of your back, or the angle of your shoulders, which a tape measure could never tell somebody. Not only is this fantastic for plus-size people who might carry weight differently in certain areas compared to other people within the same size range, but this is fantastic for everybody. Like so many of us (fat, trans, physically disabled, or just built in a non-stereotypical way) struggle with having to find clothing that fits in spite of our bodies and their differences, Fayma embraces those differences and leaves you feeling reassured that your clothes are going to fit you perfectly.  So How Do I Get Started? It’s so easy! To use Fayma, follow these simple instructions: Register at Fayma. Browse designs and add your favourite patterns to your cart. Remember to use code LOVED10 when you’re ready to check out! Once you’ve purchased your patterns, download the app and you can find them on there. Find your purchased patterns under ‘My Patterns’ and select ‘Finalize My Pattern’ followed by ‘Create a Profile’. Take two photos of yourself on the app – you can select to either do these yourself or have somebody else take them for you, making it more accessible for those who are unable to take photos of themselves at different angles. Add the rest of your measurements by measuring with a tape measure. And that’s it! Your unique pattern will now be generated. How Do I Use My Measurements? If you’re a dab hand with a needle and a thread, then you can go ahead and use those patterns to get started on making yourself some gorgeous clothing. You’re going to look like a model and have the satisfaction of knowing you stitched the whole thing yourself! If you’re like me and aren’t quite as adept at sewing as you’d like to be (read, not at all!) then your pattern can be given to somebody who is able to make your clothing for you (whether that be a friend or a professional) so that you still get the benefit of the Fayma app. What Are The Patterns Like? There is a real mixed bag of patterns available on the site, from smart-casual to office wear, to something you’d wear when you’re all glammed up. Some pieces that stand out as things I’d never normally buy because I’d assume they wouldn’t fit me properly include the Bloom Time Jumpsuit and the Esmerelda Skirt. The collection is ever-growing, so you can make sure your wardrobe is looking more fresh with each new pattern that comes out. I’m really excited about Fayma, as it’s a super interesting idea and I love that it doesn’t matter what size you are or what shape your body is – the anxiety around even custom clothing is now eliminated. For people who usually like to sew their own clothing and often feel the need to alter patterns to make them work for plus-size bodies, this is going to be a game-changer.    Do you sew your own clothes? Will you be trying Fayma? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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