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Plan some Selfish Sewing time with this free printable

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Plan some Selfish Sewing time with this free printable

Plan some Selfish Sewing time with this free printable

With as much sewing as you do for other people – for your kids, for your home, for birthday gifts, for teacher gifts – when was the last time you actually made something for yourself?  Rachel from Imagine Gnats has declared September 22 – 28, 2014 (next week) to be Selfish Sewing week, a time for you to make sure you get some sewing projects done for yourself.  And to help you make the most of your Selfish Sewing week, she has created a free downloadable Selfish Sewing planner you can print and fill out with your project plans.

Click the link below to read about Selfish Sewing Week and get her Selfish Sewing planner:

Selfish Sewing Week: Fall 2014, by Imagine Gnats

[photo from Imagine Gnats]

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  1. Awwww Maaaannn, wish I had known. I took this week off sewing for clients to sew some stuff for me. Hmmmm, I could still take off part of next week. Great idea.

Have you read?

AITA for Copying a Sewing Trend I Saw on Pinterest (But Making It Myself)?

Dear Crafty Readers,

“I saw a sewing trend on Pinterest that I loved — a style that’s everywhere right now.

I didn’t buy it. I didn’t resell someone else’s pattern. I just used my own skills and made a version for myself.

When I shared it online, someone accused me of copying and being unethical.

I wasn’t trying to steal anyone’s work. I was just inspired.

Now I’m second-guessing myself and wondering where the line actually is.

Am I the asshole for making my own version of a sewing trend I saw online?

— Anonymous

This question sits firmly in grey territory — and that’s why it sparks such strong reactions.

Inspiration vs Copying: Where Is the Line?

Sewing has always involved inspiration.

Fashion cycles repeat. Trends resurface. Techniques are shared. But social media has blurred boundaries and amplified accusations.

The problem is that not everyone agrees on where inspiration ends and copying begins.

Sewing Culture Has Changed

Decades ago, sewists learned by:

  • Studying garments

  • Adapting styles

  • Experimenting

Now, online visibility brings:

  • Public judgement

  • Call-outs

  • Ethical debates

What used to be normal learning behaviour is suddenly scrutinised.

Is Making for Yourself Different From Selling?

This is where opinions really split.

Some say:

  • “If it’s for personal use, it’s fine.”

Others argue:

  • “Credit should always be given.”

And some believe:

  • “Trends belong to everyone.”

So… Are They the Asshole?

This one rarely lands in a clear yes or no.

And that’s exactly why it’s worth discussing.

What do you think?
 Have trends changed how we view sewing ethics — or are we overthinking it?