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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Everytime I wear an all black outfit, I want cheetos. But if I eat cheetos, I won't have an all black outfit anymore. The struggles of the spooky life💀

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Pray for me. I'm pattern matching plaid fabric today. #sew #sewing #sewsky #garmentsewing

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Apperantly, I'm just full of sewing hot takes, but like include plus size sewists. Especially if part of your brand's selling point is size inclusivity. Idk why this is hard.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

It's kinda odd seeing sewists/pattern designers/crafters using AI. Usually, the sewing & other crafting communities are quick to call out plagiarism. But where's that same energy for other creative that are having their work stolen? Also environmental impact? I have lots of questions🤔

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Finished up my #schfrida skirt from Schultz apparel yesterday, just in time for some nice weather. It's made out of a medium weight black muslin from my stash. #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewing #memade #vintagesewingmachine #softgoth

Woman taking a selfie with long dark hair in a long black skirt and black puff sleeve top. Also wearing black shoes and holding a sunhat, which is surprisingly not black. It's straw.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

OK, I'm a bit late, but I finished my #olleahblouse by @ora-lin.bsky.social for #MarchThroughYourStash. This pattern was part of a sew 'n show and this linen has been in my stash for ages. It was the perfect combo & I'm stoked with how it turned out. #sewsky #sewing #sew #garmentsewing #memade

A women with long dark hair in a braid. She is wear a white, short sleeve button up shirt, small silver necklace and black skirt. She hasn't seen sunlight in a million years, probably.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Just a bit of hand sewing and a whole mess of buttons and I'll be done with my #olleahblouse for the sew&show by @ora-lin.bsky.social. I think this top is going to be a winner for spring and summer weather. #sew #garmentsewing #sewing #sewsky #vintagesewingmachine

A lady wearing a white linen short sleeve top, a long sleeve black shirt underneath and black balloon pants. She has big AF glasses and dark hair in a bun on her head.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Legitimate question: Why do indie patterns not include refrence points on patterns like bust apex and crotch line? Big 4 do it and it makes pattern fitting exponentially easier. Is there a reason idk about? (Also idk if these are even called reference points) #sew #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewing

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(spoo)key @lefttwix.com · 05/03/2025

[doing my daily affirmations in the mirror] i am the horror and i will be persisting

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Finished up my #TTpixiehat from @twigandtale.bsky.social for the #sewskychallenge2025. It's 100% made from my stash. I decided to add tassels AND embroidery bc why not 🤷🏻‍♀️. It's super cute and I'm excited to wear it #sewing #sew #garmentsewing #hat #memade #stashbusting

Black wool pixie hat with a large neck tie and tassels connected to each tie. There's a floral embroidery on the side.

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mirza @comfyspice.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Here is a spring cleaning #sewsky challenge anyone can join! 1. Use 1+ yard of fabric from your stash from March 1-31 2. Share your project using hashtag #MarchThroughYourStash 3. Repost someone’s completed challenge project Let’s use what we have and keep building community 🌼 #garmentsewing

green graphic with pink flowers along the bottom. Graphic reads:
Spring #sewsky challenge
March Through Your Stash
Use 1+ yd of fabric from your stash between March 1-31

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

My sewing machine motor just died🫠 Feb 2025 is the longest year yet.

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StabbyTabby 🔪🤘 @stabbytabby.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I'd like to unsubscribe from this timeline.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Me, whispering to myself everytime I start an FBA: "you got this, Tits Mcgee" #sew #sewing #garmentsewing

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 21/02/2025

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Made some changes to the overall shape, but so far my #TTpixiehat from @twigandtale.bsky.social is coming along nicely. Tomorrow I'm finally cutting the good fabric and starting the embroidery 😅 #sewing #sew #sewsky #garmentsewing #millinery #hat #crafting #memade

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I promise this is the last time I'm going to annoy you about this #blptravellercoat. But I finally sucked it up and did the photo shoot. Also, if you want a more in depth review on the pattern, it's here: sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/read... #sewsky #sew #garmentsewing #sewing #sewist #coat

Lady with dark hair wearing an oversized double breasted dark green wool coat with a waist tie and boots. Behind her is a white wall and shes standing on a wood floor.

Same lady in the same coat, but this time the coat is unbuttoned, wow.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

At that point in my project where I'm questioning how much I actually care about topstitching. #sew #sewing #sewsky #garmentsewing #coat

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Lining and secret pocket are finally complete on my #BLPTravellercoat! Next is hemming, buttons & top stitching (I forgot alt text, so I'm reposting. Sorry!) #sewing #sew #sewsky #garmentsewing #vintagesewingmachine

Close up of dark green lining fabric and wool coating fabric attached together and a diagonal welt pocket from the lining fabric is in the wool facing.

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✪ Beware the Gray Ghost ✪ @jongraywb.blacksky.app · 05/02/2025

If you can. When you can. However you can. Try your best to create. Not just art. Anything. Gardening, writing, crocheting… lean into your hobbies… Create **NOT** for the sole purpose of resisting or grifting but because we all need an outlet, a distraction, something else that is anything else.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Do not forget your disabled friends.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

#sewsky another question for ya'll. Sergers. Do you have one? Which one? Do you use it often? Do I skip the other options and just save for a baby lock? Right now I only have a sewing machine & use bias binding or french seams. I'd love some opinions. #sew, #sewing, #garmentconstruction, #serger

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

It's gettin' really hard to do my lil crafting projects when the world is on fire 🫠

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🏴Djinnuwine👁⃤ 💙❤️💚🧿 @johnny.6witch3.com · 31/01/2025

Creators/smol biz owners, esp. marginalized makers: post your guts out about your projects. Make us sick with it. Keep talking about it bc every time you do, someone is seeing it for the first time & is going to need what you have. #craftsky #witchsky #booksky #artsky #occultsky #tarotsky #filmsky

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

#sewsky I would love your tips on belt loops, specifically attaching them with a satin stitch. I baste the bottom layer and I make sure to mark my line. Doesn't matter, they still look a wonky mess. Is there anything I can do to make them look better? #sewing #sew #garmentsewing

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Todays 'fit is a #memade dress petticoat and thrifted shoes. Pattern is #v9265 with linen and black dye from @dharmatradingco.bsky.social. #sewsky, #sew, #sewing, #sewist, #garmentsewing, #softgoth, #secondhand, #ootd

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Please bluesky, give us an edit button🙏. It's early and I just installed a new keyboard. I need all the help I can get

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Jill 🪡🌱 @fabricandflora.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

New starter pack! Here are the fabric shops and notions I've found on Bluesky. Please comment with any I've missed, and I'll add them. #sewsky #sewingsky #garmentsewing #sewing #memade go.bsky.app/FTpv9DY

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Slowly but surely this coat is coming together! Hoping to have the 100% lining in and hemmed today 🙏 #sewing #sew #sewist #sewsky, #garmentsewing, #crafting

A person taking a selfiw in a partially completed dark green wool coat

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Coco(s before bros) @courtniewolfgang.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I made a starter pack for other sewists migrating over from meta-based apps. Includes home sewists, independent pattern designers, and some fabric merchants. If you have adds, please share them with me so we can grow the list! #sewsky #garmentsewing go.bsky.app/TcArzsP

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Jill 🪡🌱 @fabricandflora.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Join the Sewsky Challenge + help us build a sewing community on Bluesky! 1. Challenge runs Feb 1-28. 2. Make a garment using a designer/fabric shop on Bluesky and tag them and use their pattern hashtag. 3. Use the #SewskyChallenge2025 hashtag. #sewing #sewingsky #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewists 🧵

Purple graphic that says "Sewsky Challenge" and the hashtag #sewskychallenge2025 with bright colored shapes around the edges of the frame.

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Pin and Stitch @pinandstitch.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

There are two types of amateur sewist. Type 1: People who want a fun hobby, making their own clothing/accessories/ soft furnishings all the while developing a lifelong skill. Type 2: People who want to fight God. Neither are interested in hemming your trousers #sewing #garmentsewing

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Sometimes I think I'm nosy and then I remember this is my dog. #dog, #dogs #dogsofbluesky, #germanshepard, #gsd #blueskydogs

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Question for #sewing folks. How do you get good pictures of your work, especially garments on yourself? Any resources you found helpful? Taking photos makes me so uncomfortable but I want to get better.

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afreshneedle @afreshneedle.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I'm not sure what to post on here yet, but I'd love to find more crafting friends, so here's my current #sewing project 🪡🧵

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