I’m really proud of the newest series on the Sewcialists, which will continue to run periodically between theme months. It’s titled “Who We Are”, and it’s an exploration of identity, intersectionality, and sewing. Basically, it’s what happens when my teacher brain melds with my love of sewing and my enduring nosiness into other people’s lives! … More Head over to the Sewcialists!
How can I possibly narrow down the sewists that inspire me to just one person or project? I’ve got so many ideas swirling around my head for the Sewcialists’ Tribute Month that I just can’t decide. I thought I’d talk through some of my options here, and see if you can help me figure out what … More My #TributeMonthSewing Inspirations!
Look, this isn’t a dis on anyone… and we’ve all got terms we love/hate/ignore. For example, I know there are people turned off by the word “sewcialists”, and I get that… but I use it because it fulfills it’s purpose and aptly describes our online sewing community! The idea of “selfish sewing” though… it just … More Selfish Sewing – Can’t we find a better name?
Hailing all local sewists! (Sorry, those of you elsewhere!) I started a Toronto Sewcialist group on Facebook, and you can join it here! I’ve been really impressed with how active and useful the Buffalo Modern Sewing Facebook group is, so I thought, “Why not have our own?!” Now, I know Facebook is not for everyone… in … More Toronto Sewcialist Facebook Group!
How can I say enough wonderful things about the Sewcialist community? In the last year on Twitter I have met the most kind, funny, honest and encouraging women! There’s endless talk of bewbs and poles jokes, fabric chats and stash enabling, and much, much more. Seriously, if you are a blogger but not yet on Twitter, … More The best friends I’ve never met!
Thanks to everyone who voted on the sewcialist logos – We now have a winner! Thanks to Make Magazine the winner will get A 1 year subscription to Make magazine generously offered by our official sponsor Make Thanks to individual donors (this is not coming from Make: Magazine), the winner will also receive: A $100 cash prize A … More A Sewcialist Logo WInner!
