Over the last few weeks (okay, during Me Made May), fat inclusion has once again become one of the online sewing community's biggest topics of discussion. As someone who is newer to the community and a straight size sewist, I've had to do a lot of catching up. My immediate reaction is that while progress has been made to increase size ranges produced by pattern designers, there is still a long way to go for inclusion.

I have a confession to make. Like many others, I’ve picked up a quarantine hobby.

Anyone who's watched my Instagram highlights can tell you that I love fashion. To me, clothing is another form of self-expression and art. And while most of us will never wear a red carpet or runway look, we are all the beneficiaries of fashion trends that make their way to the brands and designers we wear everyday.