“I was seven years old when my grandmother stated teaching me to sew, a...” — Ashley Nell Tipton Quote

“I was seven years old when my grandmother stated teaching me to sew, and she always encouraged me to be creative.”

“It's so important for me to share my story and inspire other women to feel comfortable in their skin and to know that your size has zero impact on the goals you set for yourself.”

“I can believe in myself, and I feel like I'm such a strong and talented designer.”

“I think it's helped me to have two unconventional parents, who have always encouraged me to be myself.”

“My father was into textile painting and ran a small business. He encouraged me a lot and loved seeing my plays.”

“I've never tried to find my real parents. I'm very grateful to my mum and dad for adopting me - they're completely incredible people. It was my dad who encouraged me to question everything, to forge my own path, to think, to read. I always felt it was my right to question everything.”