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ptquilts 06-24-2011 09:47 AM
sometimes I tell people I am a software designer.

MelodyWB 06-24-2011 10:06 AM
Originally Posted by wolfkitty
Originally Posted by MelodyWB
I'm a Fabric Artist (quilter) I love it when you tell someone what you do and then they ask you to hem their pants..duh..did they miss something ???
Yes, they missed something!!! They would ask Picasso to paint their garage. Good grief! Sorry. I'm done now.

p.s. I like Textile Technician or Textile Engineer
I like that Textile Technician too !!

Helovesme 06-24-2011 11:56 AM
Originally Posted by collady
How about quilt engineer? With all the math we use, the degree of accuracy in cutting, and the closeness in sewing, it seems appropriate.
Now, this I like!

maryb119 06-24-2011 11:59 AM
I'm a seamstress or a quilter.

calano1 06-24-2011 01:07 PM
Originally Posted by ThayerRags
Do you prefer one term opposed to the other when describing someone who sews, or is there a better term?

I guess mine would be “Sewist”.

CD in Oklahoma
I am not English, so sewer always makes me think of sewerage ... :thumbdown:

I also prefer Sewist. :thumbup: :D

Jennifer22206 06-24-2011 01:08 PM
quilter.

jljack 06-24-2011 02:16 PM
Originally Posted by leatheflea
Seamstress- sews clothing
quilter- duh!

Oh heres one I just made up Textile Technician.
I like that one!!

I use Quilter....since I don't do clothes!! :-)


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