I’m cranky because Joann killed Hancock, which was a proper fabric store for actual sewists, and now we don’t have *anything*
November 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I’m cranky because Joann killed Hancock, which was a proper fabric store for actual sewists, and now we don’t have *anything*
Skilled sewists with ADHD are a force to be reckoned with, like this mom who made two Halloween costumes for her kids in 24 hours: youtube.com/shorts/CwMI2...
24hrs to see TWO dresses😳 #howhardcanitbe #princessandthepauper
YouTube video by Anna Marii
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November 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Skilled sewists with ADHD are a force to be reckoned with, like this mom who made two Halloween costumes for her kids in 24 hours: youtube.com/shorts/CwMI2...
2/ I've ragged on this before but the differences are *stark*.
The conference presenters are 95% older White women & a few White men. No POC.
They're presenting tech & software requiring a minimum $2K USD to start properly.
I meet GenZ sewists every week at thrifts who search for supplies.
The conference presenters are 95% older White women & a few White men. No POC.
They're presenting tech & software requiring a minimum $2K USD to start properly.
I meet GenZ sewists every week at thrifts who search for supplies.
November 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
2/ I've ragged on this before but the differences are *stark*.
The conference presenters are 95% older White women & a few White men. No POC.
They're presenting tech & software requiring a minimum $2K USD to start properly.
I meet GenZ sewists every week at thrifts who search for supplies.
The conference presenters are 95% older White women & a few White men. No POC.
They're presenting tech & software requiring a minimum $2K USD to start properly.
I meet GenZ sewists every week at thrifts who search for supplies.
I have found a haven of fun/whimsical/historical/size inclusive creators on insta! (terrible app but amazing sewists)
November 2, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I have found a haven of fun/whimsical/historical/size inclusive creators on insta! (terrible app but amazing sewists)
1/ Non-political fiber art whining from me (or maybe it is some political/cultural divide between poorer GenZ sewists and wealthier Boomer women.)
I was browsing the early ticket prices for a 3-day sewing conference next March, near me at a good venue.
All machine embroidery. Nothing by hand.
I was browsing the early ticket prices for a 3-day sewing conference next March, near me at a good venue.
All machine embroidery. Nothing by hand.
November 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
1/ Non-political fiber art whining from me (or maybe it is some political/cultural divide between poorer GenZ sewists and wealthier Boomer women.)
I was browsing the early ticket prices for a 3-day sewing conference next March, near me at a good venue.
All machine embroidery. Nothing by hand.
I was browsing the early ticket prices for a 3-day sewing conference next March, near me at a good venue.
All machine embroidery. Nothing by hand.
1/ Don't get me wrong: I love computerized embroidery machines. I'm saving up money to maybe buy one, because I can use it along with other fabric manipulation tricks.
But I'm getting a little tired of (usually older white female) sewists who equate machine embroidery with all of hand embroidery.
But I'm getting a little tired of (usually older white female) sewists who equate machine embroidery with all of hand embroidery.
October 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM
1/ Don't get me wrong: I love computerized embroidery machines. I'm saving up money to maybe buy one, because I can use it along with other fabric manipulation tricks.
But I'm getting a little tired of (usually older white female) sewists who equate machine embroidery with all of hand embroidery.
But I'm getting a little tired of (usually older white female) sewists who equate machine embroidery with all of hand embroidery.
Why sewists and not sewers? The ist makes it sound like they're violent and extremist about it.
November 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Why sewists and not sewers? The ist makes it sound like they're violent and extremist about it.
Tonight I heard people speak lovingly & protectively of me. They didn’t know I was in the room to hear them. I’m still processing how fortunate I am to have stumbled into this group of misfits sewists just a few months ago. I’ve been searching all my life for my people & here they are. 🏠💜🪡
November 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Tonight I heard people speak lovingly & protectively of me. They didn’t know I was in the room to hear them. I’m still processing how fortunate I am to have stumbled into this group of misfits sewists just a few months ago. I’ve been searching all my life for my people & here they are. 🏠💜🪡
@tinkeringtailortom.bsky.social I thought of you, but other sewists might think this is a good deal, if shipping isn't ridiculous
www.dickblick.com/products/sin...
Singer Adjustable Dress Forms
www.dickblick.com/products/sin...
Singer Adjustable Dress Forms
October 30, 2026 at 1:43 AM
@tinkeringtailortom.bsky.social I thought of you, but other sewists might think this is a good deal, if shipping isn't ridiculous
www.dickblick.com/products/sin...
Singer Adjustable Dress Forms
www.dickblick.com/products/sin...
Singer Adjustable Dress Forms
What the sewists must have thought at the extravagant display and after the crash of ‘29 had happened. “Hey, we’re working. Keep the designs coming,” probably.
November 3, 2026 at 1:26 AM
What the sewists must have thought at the extravagant display and after the crash of ‘29 had happened. “Hey, we’re working. Keep the designs coming,” probably.
Any sewists on Threadloop? It’s meant to be a “Ravelry for sewing,” of sorts. I set up a profile and added the shirt I finished yesterday. I’m impressed with the pattern database, which found nearly everything in my library. Interestingly though, they don’t even attempt to create a fabric database.…
Threadloop
Any sewists on Threadloop? It’s meant to be a “Ravelry for sewing,” of sorts. I set up a profile and added the shirt I finished yesterday. I’m impressed with the pattern database, which found nearly everything in my library. Interestingly though, they don’t even attempt to create a fabric database. You can catalogue your stash, […]
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October 31, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Any sewists on Threadloop? It’s meant to be a “Ravelry for sewing,” of sorts. I set up a profile and added the shirt I finished yesterday. I’m impressed with the pattern database, which found nearly everything in my library. Interestingly though, they don’t even attempt to create a fabric database.…
Up next for The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook: next Sun. Nov. 8, San Diego Asian Film Festival. Come through!
sdaff.org/2026/movies/...
sdaff.org/2026/movies/...
The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook
A collective of mostly BIPOC women sewists resolve to save the world at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
sdaff.org
November 2, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Up next for The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook: next Sun. Nov. 8, San Diego Asian Film Festival. Come through!
sdaff.org/2026/movies/...
sdaff.org/2026/movies/...
don’t want to over-plan & have too much going on. it’s also hand-sewing only because machine sewing is a whole different beast & not everyone has access to a machine. anyway, any other sewists or crafty people out there with ideas, hit me up. i also have to tack on a $20 fee (in addition to cost of…
October 30, 2026 at 2:04 PM
don’t want to over-plan & have too much going on. it’s also hand-sewing only because machine sewing is a whole different beast & not everyone has access to a machine. anyway, any other sewists or crafty people out there with ideas, hit me up. i also have to tack on a $20 fee (in addition to cost of…
Question for the sewists and frankly anyone with clothing opinions:
If you had a dress that cinched at the waist with a drawstring on the side, would you want it to be asymmetrical (tie on one side) or symmetrical (ties on both side)?
And would you want them short or long (enough to wrap around)?
If you had a dress that cinched at the waist with a drawstring on the side, would you want it to be asymmetrical (tie on one side) or symmetrical (ties on both side)?
And would you want them short or long (enough to wrap around)?
October 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Question for the sewists and frankly anyone with clothing opinions:
If you had a dress that cinched at the waist with a drawstring on the side, would you want it to be asymmetrical (tie on one side) or symmetrical (ties on both side)?
And would you want them short or long (enough to wrap around)?
If you had a dress that cinched at the waist with a drawstring on the side, would you want it to be asymmetrical (tie on one side) or symmetrical (ties on both side)?
And would you want them short or long (enough to wrap around)?
any #canadian #sewists / sew-ers get an email from #simplicitypatterns today directed to Canadians?
I did, and i emailed back to ask the very specific question about whether or not the prices presented were in Canadian or US dollars.
idk about anyone else but that seems like a big oversight
I did, and i emailed back to ask the very specific question about whether or not the prices presented were in Canadian or US dollars.
idk about anyone else but that seems like a big oversight
October 28, 2026 at 11:47 PM
any #canadian #sewists / sew-ers get an email from #simplicitypatterns today directed to Canadians?
I did, and i emailed back to ask the very specific question about whether or not the prices presented were in Canadian or US dollars.
idk about anyone else but that seems like a big oversight
I did, and i emailed back to ask the very specific question about whether or not the prices presented were in Canadian or US dollars.
idk about anyone else but that seems like a big oversight
Bring in the quilters and sewists! We're still angry about this!
October 25, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Bring in the quilters and sewists! We're still angry about this!
costume sewists know
October 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
costume sewists know
damn fuck it's rated for advanced sewists????? prepare for screaming this week i guess
October 24, 2026 at 2:42 AM
damn fuck it's rated for advanced sewists????? prepare for screaming this week i guess
since a friend asked before i'm sure this is common knowledge to most sewists but some newbies might not know - skirts cut on the bias (where the fabric has stretch) need to hang before hemming since gravity will do its work and warp the fabric. this is done to prevent an uneven hem!
October 22, 2026 at 9:22 PM
since a friend asked before i'm sure this is common knowledge to most sewists but some newbies might not know - skirts cut on the bias (where the fabric has stretch) need to hang before hemming since gravity will do its work and warp the fabric. this is done to prevent an uneven hem!
Hey #crafters #sewists #fiberartist #artist and creatives:
Anyone make those microwavable heating pads? What is the best filling? I've seen rice, buckwheat groats, corn, etc. Anyone have success with a particular filling?
Anyone make those microwavable heating pads? What is the best filling? I've seen rice, buckwheat groats, corn, etc. Anyone have success with a particular filling?
October 21, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Hey #crafters #sewists #fiberartist #artist and creatives:
Anyone make those microwavable heating pads? What is the best filling? I've seen rice, buckwheat groats, corn, etc. Anyone have success with a particular filling?
Anyone make those microwavable heating pads? What is the best filling? I've seen rice, buckwheat groats, corn, etc. Anyone have success with a particular filling?
For San Jose/South Bay sewists and newbies: where to buy fabric around here:
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www.reddit.com/r/SanJose/co...
From the SanJose community on Reddit: Where to shop for fabric??
Explore this post and more from the SanJose community
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October 21, 2026 at 4:06 PM
For San Jose/South Bay sewists and newbies: where to buy fabric around here:
www.reddit.com/r/SanJose/co...
www.reddit.com/r/SanJose/co...
1938 Men's vintage sports coat sewing pattern. Chest size of 104 cm.
Here is the direct link:
www.slowmadeingermany.de/store/item/p...
#1930sstyle
#vintagesewingpatterns
#menswearpatterns
#slowmadeingermany_patterns
Here is the direct link:
www.slowmadeingermany.de/store/item/p...
#1930sstyle
#vintagesewingpatterns
#menswearpatterns
#slowmadeingermany_patterns
October 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
1938 Men's vintage sports coat sewing pattern. Chest size of 104 cm.
Here is the direct link:
www.slowmadeingermany.de/store/item/p...
#1930sstyle
#vintagesewingpatterns
#menswearpatterns
#slowmadeingermany_patterns
Here is the direct link:
www.slowmadeingermany.de/store/item/p...
#1930sstyle
#vintagesewingpatterns
#menswearpatterns
#slowmadeingermany_patterns
Ha! I think some of the horses may have a non-standard amount of legs… It’s so funny to see the bits where the sewists had clearly lost interest and started doing bigger, sloppier stitches.
October 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Ha! I think some of the horses may have a non-standard amount of legs… It’s so funny to see the bits where the sewists had clearly lost interest and started doing bigger, sloppier stitches.
The Notch is another sewing studio that's geared more to apparel and bag makers. I don't have any experience with it but it's a great addition: www.thenotch.co
The Notch Studio | Join & Create Today
The Notch Studio in Chicago offers a membership based open sewing studio, sewing classes, and workshops for sewists of all levels, supporting creativity and professional growth in sewing and fashion.
www.thenotch.co
October 19, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The Notch is another sewing studio that's geared more to apparel and bag makers. I don't have any experience with it but it's a great addition: www.thenotch.co