Sewer or Sewist? Preference of Terms

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06-24-2011, 09:47 AM

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ptquilts

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sometimes I tell people I am a software designer.

06-24-2011, 10:06 AM

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MelodyWB

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Originally Posted by wolfkitty

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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 !!

06-24-2011, 11:56 AM

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Helovesme

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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!

06-24-2011, 11:59 AM

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maryb119

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I'm a seamstress or a quilter.

06-24-2011, 01:07 PM

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calano1

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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