What should I sew?

[m o l l y]

I am not well versed enough in message board etiquette to know if this is topic is too specific and self serving, but here goes:

If you were going to sew your dream article of clothing or practical household thing, what would it be? I would love some inspiration!

[yourfriendclaire]

I would like to contribute, just for context, that Molly is an excellent seamstress. Seamster? Sewer? What’s the gender neutral term here?

[willowowow]

Man those pants you described in the other thread sound so good- I'd probably sew those! Otherwise it'd be shift dresses and swing dresses in like, raw silk. Keep us updated on what you make!

[m o l l y]

I would like to contribute, just for context, that Molly is an excellent seamstress. Seamster? Sewer? What’s the gender neutral term here?

Aw shucks, Clag. That's downright complimentary.
For the record, I think I usually say sewist? Sewer has pretty weird implications. And yeah, it is pretty lamely gendered. A "tailor" brings to mind someone with a much greater skill-set than a "seamstress." Same vibe as "chef..."

Thanks for the input, Willow!!

[matthew]

Molly isn’t a sewer! Sewers are gross and Molly is v cool.

Molly — what if something for warmer times that has great pockets? I love my winter coat where I can fit a book in the pocket, but summer Matthew has no book pocket. What if tho!

[m o l l y]

Molly isn’t a sewer! Sewers are gross and Molly is v cool.

Molly — what if something for warmer times that has great pockets? I love my winter coat where I can fit a book in the pocket, but summer Matthew has no book pocket. What if tho!

Yeah, great idea thanks, Matthew (also hi!!!)! I have been thinking about making a kinda bare-bones workman's button-up canvas jacket with like 3 or 4 big patch pockets which would def fit a book (three in front and one inside?). I already have the pattern sitting and waiting for me. Just waiting for the right fabric to fall from the sky! I'm inspired. Gonna make this happen.