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Sewing pattern: No sew fabric matching game for kids

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Sewing tutorial: No sew fabric matching game for kidsTurn off the TV and the video games this summer (at least for a little while), and keep your kids’ brains active with some simple games!  Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a fabric matching game for kids to play.  And though it’s made from fabric, it’s actually a no-sew project.  Customize the shapes on the back of the “cards” to suit your child’s interest.  Make a larger set for an older child, or for a younger child simplify the game by making few “cards” to match.  Alicia has some more ideas in her post for adding variations to the game, and I’m sure that your kids will think of plenty of their own variations.

Click below for her tutorial:

No Sew HeatnBond Fabric Matching Game, by Sew What Alicia

[photo from Sew What Alicia]

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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?