Where do sewists hang out now? #112
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolution of online sewing communities and the desire for more in-person gatherings.
The sewing world has never been more connected, or more fragmented. 15 years ago, most online sewists gathered in a handful of forums and blogs. Today, conversations are spread across Facebook groups, memberships, Discord servers, Substack, online courses, Instagram, YouTube, and platforms that may or may not still exist by the time this episode airs. On one hand, it's easier than ever to find people who share your interests. On the other hand, keeping track of where everyone is gathering can feel like a part-time job. And don't we all crave more in-person meetups these days? The conversation may also have been lightly influenced by some behind-the-scenes brainstorming around Johanna and Malena's upcoming book To a Tee and whether the internet really needs one more place for sewists to gather. Email us at stitchingtalespod@gmail.com Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book…
Topics covered
- sewing community
- online platforms
- in-person meetups
- social media
- crafting
Keywords
- sewists
- forums
- Facebook groups
- Discord
- YouTube
- crafting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hazelhen Patterns, The Last Stitch Media, Stitching Tales
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