You finally finished it.
That dress you’ve been working on for weeks. The quilt that took over the dining table. The cushion made from your favourite piece of bhumi & pari hand block printed fabric.
You stand back, admire your handiwork… and then comes the important question:
Who can I show it to?
For many of us, sewing isn’t just about making beautiful things. It’s about sharing them, swapping ideas, finding inspiration for the next project and celebrating each other’s successes (and occasionally laughing about the unpicker becoming our most-used sewing tool!).
For years, Instagram was the place to do all of this. It’s still home to an amazing community of makers, but with algorithms deciding what we see—and more advertising appearing in our feeds—it can sometimes feel harder to discover new creators or simply keep up with the people we actually want to follow.
The good news? There are now some wonderful communities built specifically for people who love to create.
Threadloop – Built for Sewists
Threadloop might be exactly what you’re looking for to share your makes and more.
Alongside organising your sewing patterns and fabric stash, Threadloop lets you build a visual diary of your makes, discover what other people are sewing, leave reviews, ask questions and find inspiration for your next project.
There’s something incredibly motivating about seeing dozens of people make the same pattern in completely different fabrics and styles. Suddenly you start seeing possibilities you hadn’t even considered.
It’s less about chasing likes and more about sharing ideas with people who genuinely love sewing.
Ravelry – The Original Creative Community
While Ravelry is best known for knitting and crochet, it’s impossible not to mention it.
For nearly twenty years, it has been much more than a pattern library. It’s a place where makers proudly share finished projects, browse thousands of creations for inspiration, ask questions, leave reviews and encourage one another.
If you’ve ever spent an hour looking through everyone’s versions of the same pattern before deciding to make it yourself… you’ll understand why so many people love Ravelry.
It has set the benchmark for what an online creative community can be.
Sewcial – A Fresh New Space for Makers
One of the newest arrivals is Sewcial, created by Australian pattern designer Megan Nielsen.
I might be a little biased because I’m Australian too, but I downloaded it as soon as it launched and I’ve really been enjoying it.
The interface is clean, it’s easy to use, and it feels refreshingly calm compared to larger social media platforms.
Unlike many social media platforms, Sewcial has a paid membership (AUD $2.99 per month) rather than relying on advertising. That means no sponsored posts filling your feed, no endless ads, and no algorithm deciding what you should (or shouldn’t) see. Instead, it’s simply people sharing what they’re making, asking questions, recommending patterns and cheering each other on.
It reminds me a little of the early blogging days (not that I am old enough to remember that of course!) where people posted because they genuinely wanted to inspire others, not because they were trying to beat an algorithm.
If you’d like to connect, you can find me on Sewcial at @brittafinn. I’d love to see what you’re creating!
One to Watch – Craftsky
Another platform that’s creating a buzz is Craftsky, which is currently preparing for launch.
Their goal is simple: create a social home for textile makers where you can share projects, discover patterns, follow your favourite designers and connect with fellow crafters, without ads or algorithms getting in the way.
You can already join the waitlist, and it’ll be interesting to see how this new community grows.
The more places makers have to connect, the better.
Do I need anymore social media apps??
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Maker
Whether you love Instagram, are excited by Sewcial, enjoy organising everything in Threadloop, or are waiting patiently for Craftsky to launch, one thing is clear.
The sewing community is growing.
There are more opportunities than ever to share your handmade creations, discover beautiful fabrics and patterns, learn new techniques and connect with people who understand exactly why finishing a project feels so satisfying.
And honestly?
We think that’s something worth celebrating.
These communities also play an important role in supporting independent pattern designers, small fabric shops (like us!) and creative businesses. Every shared project, recommendation and kind comment helps keep handmade creativity thriving.
We’d Love to Hear From You
Where do you share your sewing projects?
Are you already using Sewcial or Threadloop? Are you waiting for Craftsky? Or are you still happily posting on Instagram?
Leave us a comment below—we’re always looking for new places to find inspiration and we’d love to hear where you’ve found your sewing community.
