Comments on: A Textile Survey http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/ Part blog, part podcast, BeautyAbility is the place for the hottest info on all things disability, from dating, sex, fashion, and other lifestyle topics, all specifically geared for women with disabilities. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sarah Jean http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-1791 Sarah Jean Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:22:53 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-1791 Hi! I went to school for special education and fashion design, and I learned early on that I could combine my two loves by doing a line of adaptive clothing--I've noticed there's not much of anything stylish out there. I have decided to start with jeans for man, woman, and child. I'm so glad I found this site. If anyone has any clothing complaints for wheelchair users, I'd love to hear them. My email is sarahjeanstar@gmail.com. So far, I'm thinking of doing a lightweight stretch denim (cotton for breathability and comfort) on top and possibly a knit on the bottom, longer inseams, a knit panel in the waist so the waist isn't digging into you, a lower front rise and a higher back rise, and a longer side opening. And they will be cute! Does anyone need any openings on the inseams (like for a leg bag, etc.)? I've seen some wheelchair jeans companies out there, but they are not attractive. Thanks and I will be back soon : ) Sarah Hi! I went to school for special education and fashion design, and I learned early on that I could combine my two loves by doing a line of adaptive clothing–I’ve noticed there’s not much of anything stylish out there. I have decided to start with jeans for man, woman, and child. I’m so glad I found this site. If anyone has any clothing complaints for wheelchair users, I’d love to hear them. My email is sarahjeanstar@gmail.com. So far, I’m thinking of doing a lightweight stretch denim (cotton for breathability and comfort) on top and possibly a knit on the bottom, longer inseams, a knit panel in the waist so the waist isn’t digging into you, a lower front rise and a higher back rise, and a longer side opening. And they will be cute! Does anyone need any openings on the inseams (like for a leg bag, etc.)? I’ve seen some wheelchair jeans companies out there, but they are not attractive. Thanks and I will be back soon : )
Sarah

]]> By: Calling all hipster cripples « Bali What? http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Calling all hipster cripples « Bali What? Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:18:11 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-118 [...] all hipster cripples Inspired by a recent post at Beauty Ability and the discovery of a $100 Old Navy gift card I got for Xmas, last week I set off to the mall in [...] [...] all hipster cripples Inspired by a recent post at Beauty Ability and the discovery of a $100 Old Navy gift card I got for Xmas, last week I set off to the mall in [...]

]]> By: Cat http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Cat Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:23:26 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-66 I've really short legs and a long body, so always had a problem getting trousers (can you tell I'm a Brit?) to fit. It's even worse now as I'm a lot heavier these days, but I had the problem as a skinny Cat too :-) I use my powerchair most of the time, but occasionally use elbow crutches for transferring & short distances when my legs deign to play along with what my brain is telling them. So if I wear trousers that look okay in the chair they're dragging badly on the ground if I use my crutches. I've only just got a car big enough to take my powerchair out in, so I'm probably going to be adjusting my clothes buying again as it was more aimed towards my manual chair use before. I normally wear long skirts, & weirdly since I've started using the chair most of the time I've gone down two skirt sizes (I was expecting it to go the other way). Unless my scales are on the blink I haven't lost weight, so it must have just moved somewhere... ;-) Cue total embarrassment when out for lunch one time (before I could take the powerchair, as I just stay in it) & went to transfer from my manual to the seat at the table. Stood up & down goes my skirt. Luckily one of my friends managed to grab it before anyone at the other tables saw. I was concentrating so hard on staying upright I hadn't even noticed!!! I’ve really short legs and a long body, so always had a problem getting trousers (can you tell I’m a Brit?) to fit. It’s even worse now as I’m a lot heavier these days, but I had the problem as a skinny Cat too :-) I use my powerchair most of the time, but occasionally use elbow crutches for transferring & short distances when my legs deign to play along with what my brain is telling them. So if I wear trousers that look okay in the chair they’re dragging badly on the ground if I use my crutches.

I’ve only just got a car big enough to take my powerchair out in, so I’m probably going to be adjusting my clothes buying again as it was more aimed towards my manual chair use before.

I normally wear long skirts, & weirdly since I’ve started using the chair most of the time I’ve gone down two skirt sizes (I was expecting it to go the other way). Unless my scales are on the blink I haven’t lost weight, so it must have just moved somewhere… ;-) Cue total embarrassment when out for lunch one time (before I could take the powerchair, as I just stay in it) & went to transfer from my manual to the seat at the table. Stood up & down goes my skirt. Luckily one of my friends managed to grab it before anyone at the other tables saw. I was concentrating so hard on staying upright I hadn’t even noticed!!!

]]> By: ;*) http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-57 ;*) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:54:50 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-57 shirts must be long, pants must be long and. Most of the time, i only wear jeans. finding the right size is a must. i really like A & F and Old Navy. pants must be made of sturdy material. i am completely done with skirts/dresses. i don't like wearing them in my chair. i always feel like i'm gonna have a "7 Year Itch" moment. shirts must be long, pants must be long and. Most of the time, i only wear jeans. finding the right size is a must. i really like A & F and Old Navy. pants must be made of sturdy material.

i am completely done with skirts/dresses. i don’t like wearing them in my chair. i always feel like i’m gonna have a “7 Year Itch” moment.

]]> By: sharon http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-53 sharon Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:34:32 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-53 cinderellaofboston.com...oralia's contribution above cinderellaofboston.com…oralia’s contribution above

]]> By: Tiffiny http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Tiffiny Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:02:05 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-52 sharon, "cinderalla of boston?" that's like the greatest line ever. i don't get it, and maybe that's why. sharon, “cinderalla of boston?” that’s like the greatest line ever. i don’t get it, and maybe that’s why.

]]> By: Tiffiny http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Tiffiny Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:00:52 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-51 ester, the heels on her are ridiculous...totally. ester, the heels on her are ridiculous…totally.

]]> By: sharon http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-47 sharon Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:52:06 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-47 cinderella of boston.....i cannot explain to anyone how happy this website has made me!! to wear a size two in childrens and try to find cute shoes, while easier than it used to be, can still be frustrating, especially when i want a heel! cinderella of boston…..i cannot explain to anyone how happy this website has made me!! to wear a size two in childrens and try to find cute shoes, while easier than it used to be, can still be frustrating, especially when i want a heel!

]]> By: esther http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-38 esther Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-38 The model in the pic Tiff - I could never wear that! Looks way too uncomfortable and impractical. Or is it just me? I'm with you all on cropped/short jackets. The model in the pic Tiff – I could never wear that! Looks way too uncomfortable and impractical. Or is it just me? I’m with you all on cropped/short jackets.

]]> By: Tiffiny http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Tiffiny Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:58:50 +0000 http://www.beautyability.com/2.0/2008/02/08/textile-survey/#comment-34 interesting responses, ladies. thx for responding! it looks like finding pants that work is our numbero uno problem. interesting responses, ladies. thx for responding! it looks like finding pants that work is our numbero uno problem.

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