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Image caption: SewShare Founders: Julie and Ursula
Picture this: It’s Saturday morning. Coffee in hand, you’re scrolling through your phone, and instead of bouncing between five different apps and websites to find that elusive pattern hack, check if anyone else is struggling with sleeve plackets, or hunt down that gorgeous Japanese cotton you saw somewhere last week — everything you need is in one cozy digital home. That’s where SewShare comes into play! SewShare is a free-to-join platform that was built by sewists from creators who sew themselves and understand the daily struggles of the serious sewist.
“We built SewShare because we saw our community scattered across the internet like pins on a cutting room floor,” says co-founder Ursula Morgan. “It was time to bring everyone together.”
Why SewShare Matters Now
The craft world is at a crossroads. Big box stores are struggling. Massive online marketplaces treat handmade items like afterthoughts. But interest in sewing is surging — 32 million Americans sew, and younger generations are discovering the joy of making their own clothes.
The sewing world in particular has also been through a lot lately. When Joann’s shuttered stores and beloved pattern companies navigated bankruptcy proceedings, many of us felt unmoored. Where would we gather? How would indie designers reach their audience without getting lost in algorithm changes on massive platforms?
Enter SewShare: built by sewists, for sewists. Unlike those huge marketplaces where handmade gets buried under mass-produced items, every single pattern here comes from independent designers who pour their creativity into each design. You’ll find treasures from The Friday Pattern Company, Folkwear, Named Clothing, Sew Anastasia, and dozens more, with new designers joining weekly.
“I spent my first hour on SewShare just browsing patterns and ended up in the forums discussing fabric choices with someone in Australia. I have found my happy place!” — Maria S.
Photo provided by SewShare.
Once you join, discover four amazing spaces:
- Community – Share your latest makes, celebrate wins (and wadders), and get real-time feedback on your projects.
- Forums – Ask questions, swap tips, and connect with sewists who speak your language (French seams, anyone?).
- Technique Library – Master new skills with 200+ video tutorials, from basic hems to couture finishes.
- Marketplace – Shop 1,500+ indie patterns, 30,000+ fabrics from Mood, and trusted notions—all in one checkout.
So why not join today? The community forums are already buzzing with tips and tricks, troubleshooting help, and genuine encouragement. Members – called seamsters -can celebrate every wonky first buttonhole alongside every couture-level creation. Visit SewShare.com to create your free account and begin exploring!
“We’re not just launching a platform—we’re celebrating a movement. Come for the prizes, stay for the community that feels like home.” — Julie Roehm, Founder
Plus: The SewShare Sewing Bonanza!
As if joining a thriving community weren’t exciting enough, SewShare is celebrating their launch with four weeks of daily giveaways starting January 12. We’re talking serious prizes here—Singer sewing machines, Oliso irons that practically press themselves, Wonderfil thread collections, Clover‘s most coveted notions, plus patterns galore from SewShare’s indie designers. Join SewShare free today — and enter daily for your chance to win amazing prizes in the Sewing Bonanza starting January 12.