Hello Sewcialists! Shannon here, also known as @rare.device on Instagram and the founder of the @sewqueer community. As a sewist …
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Gender-Bent Sewing
Last January I turned 30, and this important event was joined with a celebratory hallmark of my gender expression. In …

The Sewcialist Interview: Shannon of With A Rare Device
Today, Becky brings you an in-depth interview with Shannon of With A Rare Device. If you are not part of the communities …
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Sew Style Hero: Shannon from Rare Device
Hello, Sewcialists! Andie here from Sew Pretty in Pink and @sewprettyinpink on IG. Shannon, otherwise known as @rare.device on Instagram …

Who We Are: The Closeted Sewcialist
This piece was written by a Sewcialist contributor, but I’m posting it under my name for her privacy. She’s replying …

Who We Are: Sewing While Bi+
Hello Sewcialists! In many ways, I am well reflected in the sewing community. I have advantages in accessing and participating …

Who We Are: My Queer Making Story
Hello Sewcialists! I am excited to be a part of this project and to share my queer sewing story with …

Who We Are: LGBTQ+ Sewists!
Oh gosh, people. Time sure does fly, doesn’t it? We’ve been lucky to have so many contributions to the Who …

Who We Are: Queer in the Sewing Community
Hello Sewcialists! I’m Shannon, also known as @rare.device on Instagram. I’m so thrilled to be a part of the LGBTQ …

My crafting, like my feminism, is intersectional
My crafting, like my feminism, is intersectional. No pieces of who I am or what I create exists without the …
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