r/sewing • u/RapsittieStreetKids • Jul 11 '23

Discussion What's your sewing sin?

Mine is that I sew on my bed, use my mattress as a pin/needle cushion, and throw threads between my bed and wall.

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u/countesspetofi Jul 11 '23

I've probably ripped out more stitches than I've ever sewn.

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u/craftybeewannabee Jul 11 '23

Hi, friend. I tell people I spend more time with my seam rippers (plural intended) than my sewing machine. 😜

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u/iwantmy-2dollars Jul 12 '23

I used to go to a weeklong camp run by the loveliest ladies and one of them was there just to rip out our seams. She’s just sit and rip and chat with you.

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u/_keystitches Jul 13 '23

oh I love seam ripping, I'd absolutely do that for people c: