[JoseLo]

Hello!
I am a young man in the UK. I was not born here but the North East of England is now my home <3

A little about me, I love music and to DANCE! My passion is sewing and crafts, and have long enjoyed for a hobby to make accessories to wear and for the home, using my sewing skills. I love this, and I hope my friends like these gifts too! I have worked for some time mending and repairing clothing, while also learning to design and make clothes from scratch! I am continuing learning and new things for the future, and selling my creations!

With this, I am very happy! But there is one big problem in my life, I have struggled always with my weight and found out recently I weigh about 28stone. (400lbs) I was very shocked of course, and I want to do this, for my health and to feel better and confidence.

I thought to come here is a good start, as support is always best, and where more friendly than here. I look forward to meet people!!
Joselito xxxx

[Brandis]

Best of luck to you in your weight loss journey. This has to be done for you, not for anyone else. Just remember that you are important, and you deserve a long life and a healthy body. And just think about the nice things you could design for yourself when you get to goal! I wish I had kept up with my sewing. The closest thing I have now is knitting dog sweaters! Welcome to the forum-this is a great, supportive place.

[samcakes]

i love to sew too! i just got done making a peacoat for my goddaughters 2nd birthday present! lol, sorry just love to hear about other people that like to sew

[RandomPaige]

I am insanely jealous, as I would love to be able to sew. I usually struggle to find a piece of clothing that fits me well, regardless of size, so I would love to be able to mend/alter.

My mom tried to reach me when I was 14, but my OCD prevented me as I would spend so much time ripping out my uneven stitches she gave up on teaching me.

Welcome!

I'm also insanely jealous that you can dance, as I do believe I am in possession of 2 left feets.

[JoseLo]

Awww, thank you all, so nice!
Yes, sewing is how I use my creativity. I know I am so very lucky because I can do for my job what is my passion!
That's fab, samcakes, it is very wonderful to able to make gifts for loved ones. It is true RandomPage; part of the reason I learnt to sew was because in my early teens there was a big craze for customising clothing. At that point I was already beginning to get already ;outsize', but being stylish is very important to me... so I realised it is best to have the skills to alter, make and adapt my own!! I hope one day in my career to be part of a business that can make lovely things for larger people. Because we can be stylish too!!
Dancing is the best... only exercise I enjoy, hehe!
xxx

[RandomPaige]

I've thought about taking dancing classes, it is good exercise. I'm just not coordinated enough