tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post5449236272626770107..comments2024-03-11T07:15:16.781-05:00Comments on SewChic: Sewer, Sewist, SeamstressRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295477805317258714noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-87631251908225996422012-07-11T11:24:12.752-05:002012-07-11T11:24:12.752-05:00Hi Girls! This is such a great post! I just wrote ...Hi Girls! This is such a great post! I just wrote a "Before & After" blog on window treatments and referred to the person who made them as a sewer. I was soon FB'd a comment that asked "Do you mean the seamstress kind or the manhole cover type?". I pride myself on being a good and well-researched writer, but with second-guessing quickness, I scrambled to make sure I hadn't made a spelling faux pas! Nope! I WAS right! However, I did search my mental thesaurus and wonder if I could have used another term to describe not a dress maker, but someone who sews. THANK you for a new, and dictionary-worthy word! Sewist it is!Skaie (sky) Knoxhttp://www.homejelly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-67196277631096531212012-07-10T13:27:54.580-05:002012-07-10T13:27:54.580-05:00I much prefer to think of myself as a seamstress, ...I much prefer to think of myself as a seamstress, but then again it has been my career in the past, before I decided to stay home with my kids, so maybe that's part of it. The term "sewer" is fine by me, though I can see where reading it as opposed to hearing it could be confusing out of context. I can't, however, get on board with "sewist"...it just doesn't sit right with me for a variety of reasons. Maybe I'm too old school but it just doesn't seem like a real word to me. I'm with Cathie on this...grammatically, it just doesn't make much sense. That's just my two cents though.mousie mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593880154306183237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-19885619524325445192012-07-10T13:19:27.258-05:002012-07-10T13:19:27.258-05:00I much prefer to think of myself as a seamstress, ...I much prefer to think of myself as a seamstress, but then again it has been my career in the past, before I decided to stay home with my kids, so maybe that's part of it. The term "sewer" is fine by me, though I can see where reading it as opposed to hearing it could be confusing out of context. I can't, however, get on board with "sewist"...it just doesn't sit right with me for a variety of reasons. Maybe I'm too old school but it just doesn't seem like a real word to me. I'm with Cathie on this...grammatically, it just doesn't make much sense. That's just my two cents though.mousie mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593880154306183237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-45917290617755507142011-06-12T11:06:31.889-05:002011-06-12T11:06:31.889-05:00Hello SEWERS AND SEAMSTRESS! I am looking for a se...Hello SEWERS AND SEAMSTRESS! I am looking for a seamstress to sew a few leotards that I have designed. I am located in NJ. I will provide the fabric... I can not sew... but I have a good eye for quality work and designs and would love to show off my creations. I just want to start with a few samples, and if they become in demand, then grow and build from there. I am willing to obviously pay my seamstress for their work. If anyone is interested in sewing some spandex...or good with spandex materials, please contact me at dancequeen11@hotmail.com Thanks, hope to hear from someone soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-35997334619550455712009-08-28T20:14:40.334-05:002009-08-28T20:14:40.334-05:00Lately I've been seeing the term "home se...Lately I've been seeing the term "home sewist"... I like that much better than seamstress.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05866922875212281185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-2585077466457111562009-08-27T14:26:00.184-05:002009-08-27T14:26:00.184-05:00The word sewist bothers me grammatically, because ...The word sewist bothers me grammatically, because "ist" is a suffix added to the end of a noun, not a verb.<br /><br />"The suffix -ist is used to denote a person who either practices something or a person who is concerned with something or a person who holds certain principles, doctrines, etc."<br /><br />By "something", the above description means a noun. If you practice anthropology, you are an anthropologist. If your career is your main concern, you are a careerist. But sew is not a noun. So sewist is not a proper word to me. Sewer sounds better. Seamstress or seamster or dressmaker are all appropriate.<br /><br />I am a runner. I am not a runist.Cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014979914427995183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-5182794905407832762009-08-04T18:46:04.820-05:002009-08-04T18:46:04.820-05:00I never really thought about it. I personally say ...I never really thought about it. I personally say 'I sew' too. But then again, I knit more than I sew, so the subject isnt one I discuss much. Great blog, by the way. I love to read what more experienced 'sewists' have to say.The Amateur Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877907220591143246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-32010423393421031992009-08-04T18:45:30.059-05:002009-08-04T18:45:30.059-05:00I never really thought about it. I personally say ...I never really thought about it. I personally say 'I sew' too. But then again, I knit more than I sew, so the subject isnt one I discuss much. Great blog, by the way. I love to read what more experienced 'sewists' have to say.The Amateur Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877907220591143246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-37745374835570781952009-08-03T06:52:56.125-05:002009-08-03T06:52:56.125-05:00If I'm speaking I say "sewer" but li...If I'm speaking I say "sewer" but like you mentioned, the written version can lead one to think of other things. When I write it I say "I sew". I think that maybe hyphenating the word might be ok too - sew-er.Miss L's Craft Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043729819877464280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-75389405406118260192009-08-02T20:35:31.309-05:002009-08-02T20:35:31.309-05:00I had to laugh when I read the term "sewing d...I had to laugh when I read the term "sewing diva!" I don't think I've ever been a diva at anything, smile! Oh, I kind of like "fabric artist," too. Fun, fun! I've enjoyed reading all the comments on this topic.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295477805317258714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-18709458071184406362009-08-02T09:03:16.334-05:002009-08-02T09:03:16.334-05:00I prefer to think of myself as a fabric artist. So...I prefer to think of myself as a fabric artist. Sounds impressive, though I don't know that what I do is impressive. But I love fabric so and what it can do for my soul.Lynniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890184610042922210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-85105331962303259312009-08-01T12:52:36.229-05:002009-08-01T12:52:36.229-05:00I had not heard sewist until I began reading blogs...I had not heard sewist until I began reading blogs. It is the term I now prefer, though. I agree that seamstress makes me think of somebody who is not only a professional, but can also alter clothing. Sewer is just yucky!!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-35659588791988142552009-08-01T11:50:04.878-05:002009-08-01T11:50:04.878-05:00I think seamstress is a little sexist. What do yo...I think seamstress is a little sexist. What do you call the men on HGTV who sew? Seamsters? I think I would prefer to be called a sewist.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313192471141835291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-6095826906225154862009-08-01T11:49:06.365-05:002009-08-01T11:49:06.365-05:00Since the majority of your readers/followers/fans ...Since the majority of your readers/followers/fans are also sewers then I'm sure they will accept whichever term you choose. <br /><br />It's almost like some of the crocheters like to call themselves hookers (tongue-in-cheek) just for fun. But everyone knows what they mean.Two-of-Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272316464063626901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-24287557205923188102009-08-01T11:12:53.010-05:002009-08-01T11:12:53.010-05:00Im a Sewer/Sewist gal myself! The term seamstress ...Im a Sewer/Sewist gal myself! The term seamstress condures up visions of an older woman crumpled over a sewing machine working her fingers to the bone for pennies! LOL - I dont konw why but it does - and besides it sounds to serious... hee heeRenee•Candy Stick Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176915720016362321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-50478478668383593522009-08-01T08:54:10.638-05:002009-08-01T08:54:10.638-05:00Well, I never heard or read the word sewist used. ...Well, I never heard or read the word sewist used. I have heard of sewer and seamstress. When I think of a seamstress I think of someone who not only sews well, but someone who can alter a garment, make a garment without a pattern....someone who is just fabulous with needle and thread and the sewing machine...Girlie, that is you!!! I never associate a person called a seamstress that is someone that sews for money.Cherylhttp://quiltingmemoriesfortomorrow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-40641175729611897862009-08-01T07:30:44.028-05:002009-08-01T07:30:44.028-05:00I had to comment on this because I always cringe w...I had to comment on this because I always cringe when I see the word "sewer" for the same reasons you mentioned! :)<br />The word sewist is actually new to me but I think it would best describe me as far as my sewing goes.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00690828046318885784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-60510153388921367882009-08-01T05:40:17.340-05:002009-08-01T05:40:17.340-05:00I've always used the word seamstress until I s...I've always used the word seamstress until I started reading sewing blogs. Now I usually use the words sewist and sewers as well. I think they are all probably correct. Although, I would probably refer to you as a sewing diva. I know you are probably too humble to use that term personally regarding yourself. <br /><br />I don't sew for others for pay either. I've been asked a few times. My sewing is for enjoyment and to bless my family.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15615926.post-27013960772362366822009-08-01T02:30:53.493-05:002009-08-01T02:30:53.493-05:00I have always called myself a seamstress, but then...I have always called myself a seamstress, but then, I do sew for pay. But now that I am designing patterns as well, I am not sure what team fits me best. <br /><br />Maybe "Fabric Diva" is best.<br />Whatcha think?Goosegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438233253491253506noreply@blogger.com