“What’s Wrong with My Sewing” Became Legendary for a Reason — and Craig & Patricia Are Considering Writing It for Me
In the world of sewing, there are moments that make any stitcher want to put down the needle, turn off the machine, and let out a long sigh: crooked seams, tangled thread that looks like a bird’s nest, puckered fabric for no clear reason, or worse — the garment you just finished doesn’t even fit! In the midst of these countless small failures, a simple yet deeply resonant question emerges: “What’s Wrong with My Sewing?”
No one expected that such a straightforward question would become a symbol — a kind of shared outcry that speaks for so many. And that’s exactly why it became legendary.
When Craig & Patricia — two seasoned sewists with the souls of artists — first heard someone exclaim “What’s Wrong with My Sewing?”, they didn’t just laugh at its honesty. They recognized it instantly: this was a question that everyone who’s ever held a needle has asked at least once.
They began collecting stories — common mistakes, hilarious mishaps, and those golden “a-ha” moments when everything finally clicks — and turned them into a rich journey of learning. And now, Craig & Patricia are seriously considering writing an article (or maybe even a book) with that very title: “What’s Wrong with My Sewing?”
Because it touches on a pain we all know — but rarely say out loud.
It’s the moment you spend hours on a dress, only to realize you’ve sewn the sleeves on inside out. It’s the frustration of broken needles for no apparent reason. It’s the confusion, embarrassment, anger — followed by patience, trial-and-error, and eventual progress.
“What’s Wrong with My Sewing?” isn’t a question that judges you or expects perfection — it’s simply the first step toward understanding. And for that reason, it’s become a symbol of persistence, DIY spirit, and the quiet belief that anyone can learn to sew well… they just haven’t figured it out yet.
If anyone can write this piece, it’s Craig & Patricia. They’re not just technically skilled — they understand the mindset of beginners. They’ve made mistakes themselves, which means they know exactly what the most common errors are, and more importantly: they know how to tell those stories in a warm, relatable, even humorous way.
If they do write that article, it likely won’t be just a dry list of sewing issues. It will be a collection of stories, real experiences, where readers will recognize themselves — and maybe even laugh, learn, and whisper to themselves: “So I’m not the only one…”
I’ll be the first to share it.
Because I’ve asked that question too — more than once.
