(thinking out lout to myself)
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Anyway, PSA to no one in particular: sewing is an extremely, extremely useful skill to have, of PHENOMENAL usefulness, and it's a shame it's not respected as such (at least, not in the US -- and based on the extremely low value placed in sewing worldwide, probably a global thing). So glad the many folks here have pointed me in the right direction on this. And it's also a shame it's been pretty gender-role limited. (at least for me, a straight male...) I highly recommend everyone and anyone at least learn the basics (repair and some modifications), but if you're into math/puzzles/3d modeling/etc. it is a natural fit to go well beyond that.
@ai6yr I do wish you could watch the Great British sewing Bee, I think you'd love it
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<warning: rambling to no one>
(I had been purging stuff I hadn't been wearing, but suddenly after learning how to modify clothing the formula has changed dramatically... several pairs of new pants I would not wear suddenly made wearable because I added pockets and zippers. And all the t-shirts that didn't fit me re-cut and sewn to my size... Amazing what learning sewing does for that whole business)
@ai6yr also that it can start small with learning basic mending techniques! We (collectively, in the US) toss so many clothes that could be patched or altered.
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Anyway, PSA to no one in particular: sewing is an extremely, extremely useful skill to have, of PHENOMENAL usefulness, and it's a shame it's not respected as such (at least, not in the US -- and based on the extremely low value placed in sewing worldwide, probably a global thing). So glad the many folks here have pointed me in the right direction on this. And it's also a shame it's been pretty gender-role limited. (at least for me, a straight male...) I highly recommend everyone and anyone at least learn the basics (repair and some modifications), but if you're into math/puzzles/3d modeling/etc. it is a natural fit to go well beyond that.
@ai6yr I learned sewing from a couple of places (my mom & sisters a bit, 4H, school). It really bummed me out that at my teen’s school, which has a very broad arts curriculum, they offer nothing in fiber arts. No sewing, knitting, weaving, etc. He’s doing a theater class this fall that focuses on costume design but the teacher was surprised when I asked about sewing - much more about thrifting (fine) and glue. Missed opportunity.
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@ai6yr also that it can start small with learning basic mending techniques! We (collectively, in the US) toss so many clothes that could be patched or altered.
My mother dumpster-dives for things that could be donated to thrift stores, and regularly finds clothes that only need a button sewn on. Buttons can be expensive, but shirt buttons aren’t that bad, and shirts often have a spare button attached to an inside seam.
I think button-sewing is a good first thing to learn!
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My mother dumpster-dives for things that could be donated to thrift stores, and regularly finds clothes that only need a button sewn on. Buttons can be expensive, but shirt buttons aren’t that bad, and shirts often have a spare button attached to an inside seam.
I think button-sewing is a good first thing to learn!
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@ai6yr I learned sewing from a couple of places (my mom & sisters a bit, 4H, school). It really bummed me out that at my teen’s school, which has a very broad arts curriculum, they offer nothing in fiber arts. No sewing, knitting, weaving, etc. He’s doing a theater class this fall that focuses on costume design but the teacher was surprised when I asked about sewing - much more about thrifting (fine) and glue. Missed opportunity.
@kimu GLUE? No glue! I do think fiber arts have disappeared from schools... They had sewing in Home Ec. when I was in middle school (which I took and absolutely and completely failed, because my mom didn't know how to sew and couldn't help me.... but I recall I was the only male in the class.)
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My mother dumpster-dives for things that could be donated to thrift stores, and regularly finds clothes that only need a button sewn on. Buttons can be expensive, but shirt buttons aren’t that bad, and shirts often have a spare button attached to an inside seam.
I think button-sewing is a good first thing to learn!
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@ai6yr sock repair is a thing. A huge thing, especially in Japan, as the book "darning socks" from Hikaru Noguchi shows....
https://modernmending.com/collections/books/products/darning-socks-book-by-hikaru-noguchi@gusseting Yes. My attempts (so far) have been not great. I will have to try again.
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My mother dumpster-dives for things that could be donated to thrift stores, and regularly finds clothes that only need a button sewn on. Buttons can be expensive, but shirt buttons aren’t that bad, and shirts often have a spare button attached to an inside seam.
I think button-sewing is a good first thing to learn!
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My mother dumpster-dives for things that could be donated to thrift stores, and regularly finds clothes that only need a button sewn on. Buttons can be expensive, but shirt buttons aren’t that bad, and shirts often have a spare button attached to an inside seam.
I think button-sewing is a good first thing to learn!
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Anyway, PSA to no one in particular: sewing is an extremely, extremely useful skill to have, of PHENOMENAL usefulness, and it's a shame it's not respected as such (at least, not in the US -- and based on the extremely low value placed in sewing worldwide, probably a global thing). So glad the many folks here have pointed me in the right direction on this. And it's also a shame it's been pretty gender-role limited. (at least for me, a straight male...) I highly recommend everyone and anyone at least learn the basics (repair and some modifications), but if you're into math/puzzles/3d modeling/etc. it is a natural fit to go well beyond that.
My daughter is a seamstress for a few theater companies! The actors love her because their pants don't fall down on stage because of her work!
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Anyway, PSA to no one in particular: sewing is an extremely, extremely useful skill to have, of PHENOMENAL usefulness, and it's a shame it's not respected as such (at least, not in the US -- and based on the extremely low value placed in sewing worldwide, probably a global thing). So glad the many folks here have pointed me in the right direction on this. And it's also a shame it's been pretty gender-role limited. (at least for me, a straight male...) I highly recommend everyone and anyone at least learn the basics (repair and some modifications), but if you're into math/puzzles/3d modeling/etc. it is a natural fit to go well beyond that.
And should things go to hell in that proverbial hand basket, sewing will be a valuable skill set in a post apocalypse!!
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And should things go to hell in that proverbial hand basket, sewing will be a valuable skill set in a post apocalypse!!
@Sfwmson lol, it is consistent in that theme in my hobbies.
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Anyway, PSA to no one in particular: sewing is an extremely, extremely useful skill to have, of PHENOMENAL usefulness, and it's a shame it's not respected as such (at least, not in the US -- and based on the extremely low value placed in sewing worldwide, probably a global thing). So glad the many folks here have pointed me in the right direction on this. And it's also a shame it's been pretty gender-role limited. (at least for me, a straight male...) I highly recommend everyone and anyone at least learn the basics (repair and some modifications), but if you're into math/puzzles/3d modeling/etc. it is a natural fit to go well beyond that.
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@knowattitude @ai6yr My second year as a USFS firefighter, half my crew and all my crew leaders were women – and they kicked my butt.
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Anyway, PSA to no one in particular: sewing is an extremely, extremely useful skill to have, of PHENOMENAL usefulness, and it's a shame it's not respected as such (at least, not in the US -- and based on the extremely low value placed in sewing worldwide, probably a global thing). So glad the many folks here have pointed me in the right direction on this. And it's also a shame it's been pretty gender-role limited. (at least for me, a straight male...) I highly recommend everyone and anyone at least learn the basics (repair and some modifications), but if you're into math/puzzles/3d modeling/etc. it is a natural fit to go well beyond that.
@ai6yr i taught myself to sew (mostly via youtube and indie patterns) starting in about 2022. as a fat person, it feels like a superpower to be able to make things that fit me. i find it so satisfying to be able to repair and alter and design exactly what i want to wear. it's super fun to watch you figure it all out from scratch, although starting from pre-existing patterns made it much easier for me
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@ai6yr i taught myself to sew (mostly via youtube and indie patterns) starting in about 2022. as a fat person, it feels like a superpower to be able to make things that fit me. i find it so satisfying to be able to repair and alter and design exactly what i want to wear. it's super fun to watch you figure it all out from scratch, although starting from pre-existing patterns made it much easier for me
@piebob NICE! It sure feels like a superpower!!!
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@knowattitude @ai6yr My second year as a USFS firefighter, half my crew and all my crew leaders were women – and they kicked my butt.
@msbellows @ai6yr
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It would be interesting to learn who commanded that the smoke jumpers had to sew their own gear.@knowattitude @ai6yr More like, they knew what they needed and no one was making it for them so... sew.
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Anyway, PSA to no one in particular: sewing is an extremely, extremely useful skill to have, of PHENOMENAL usefulness, and it's a shame it's not respected as such (at least, not in the US -- and based on the extremely low value placed in sewing worldwide, probably a global thing). So glad the many folks here have pointed me in the right direction on this. And it's also a shame it's been pretty gender-role limited. (at least for me, a straight male...) I highly recommend everyone and anyone at least learn the basics (repair and some modifications), but if you're into math/puzzles/3d modeling/etc. it is a natural fit to go well beyond that.
@ai6yr you """just""" have to do the appropriate marketing renaming. "sewing" is "women's work" but "tailoring" isn't
but yes, this is a valuable skill, and i wish it wasn't insular and protectionist in the way that many "artisan" skills are
