I know that tattoos have caused some controversy in the past, what do you guys think about these sewing related tats?
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I know that tattoos have caused some controversy in the past, what do you guys think about these sewing related tats?
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Nov 6, 2009, 01.34 AMby SewIThought...
I love this one —→ http://www.craftycrafty.tv/tape_measure_tattoo.jpg
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Nov 8, 2009, 01.38 PMby ijada_13
thats really cool!!! i think i would want it a bit smaller if it were me
Nov 6, 2009, 03.58 AMby Knittingand
I’m not keen on the gory ones or needles piercing the skin (they give me the creeps because I’ve done it by accident so often, lol) but I love the ones that are designed as an expression of someone’s passion for sewing. Especially the ones with vintage sewing machines :)
Nov 6, 2009, 05.18 AMby monicamorales
take a look at this one!
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/22/l_9ec31acfe314424b8f8e6e2f11572480.jpg
Nov 6, 2009, 06.06 AMby petalsmith
I will actually be getting a sewing themed tattoo shortly. They’re a small tribute to my grandmothers, they both sew and quilt. One of my grandmothers just passed away and in one of her quilts was a detail that most people wouldn’t see. It was a butterfly stitched into the fabric that goes around the blocks. It’s a very geometric shape, but is perfect. So I’ll be getting the stitched butterfly on both my inner wrists.
Nov 6, 2009, 08.52 AMby EmilyKate
Ooooh, I think they’re faaaaaaaaaaaablous! I’m rather in awe of tattooed gals, I think they’re sooooooperheroes! Shockingy and stunningly beauteous :o)
Nov 6, 2009, 09.38 AMby toril
Interestingly I’ve never thought of getting a sewing-themed tattoo! But it makes perfect sense – they represent your passion and can be quite beautiful and imaginative.
Nov 6, 2009, 09.57 AMby KateXXXXXX
Personally, it took until June this year to get my ears pierces (and I’m 52!), so tattooing? Not for me! I have friends who have tattoos, and some of them are quite elegant. If I was ever insane enough to do something like this, it would have to be sewing related.
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Nov 6, 2009, 04.45 PMby katensew
I am with you though I only waited till I was 38 to get my ears pierced ( my clip on earrings fell off onto the ice whilst in a competition !! ) The featured tattoo might make an interesting appliqued/ quilted design ??
Nov 6, 2009, 10.49 AMby AnaJan
Gertie had a similar discussion on this topic on her blog.
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/10/would-you-get-sewing-themed-tattoo.html
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Nov 6, 2009, 03.38 PMby ink
Thanks for Gertie’s blog link! What a great site!
Nov 6, 2009, 03.40 PMby AnaJan
Yeah, I am a regular visitor of her site – she has the most interesting topics to discuss on :)
Nov 6, 2009, 11.02 PMby Belly79
What a fantastic idea….great inspiration for my next Tat.
Nov 7, 2009, 07.56 AMby nikkishell
If i could afford it YES i totally would. I’ve had one in mind for sometime but haven’t had the spare $$‘s to do it. I already have one but it’s not sewing related.
Nov 8, 2009, 01.06 AMby redviv
Just the day before having seen this discussion I began considering getting a pair of sewing shears tattooed on my arm! So you can safely say I’m all for it.
Nov 8, 2009, 01.57 AMby StephanieFaith
I love that tat. I’ve already got a seahorse which is my own design and a maple leaf somewhere else…want to add a mermaid to the seahorse (to keep him company)…maybe a turtle too…
Nov 8, 2009, 04.14 AMby Lxshirleyx7
I actually really love this one! Very clever, great design. It’s super cute! :)
Maybe my next one will be sewing inspired….
Nov 8, 2009, 07.14 AMby AlanaGrace
I’m 16 and all my life ive thought of tatoos as grose things your stuck with forever. but lately ive been thinking the smaller ones are quite beautiful especially in discreet places like inside of wrist/hip etc and in my school art projects ive incorporated sewing things too, so maybe a small sewing symbol of a kind will be the perfect solution for my tattoo q
Nov 9, 2009, 12.25 AMby goldilox
I love tattoo’s but will don’t think i will ever get one. I don’t see the problem with them it just depends on who you are. Tattoo’s are not for everyone
Nov 9, 2009, 12.56 AMby ashchaser
I absolutely love my coathanger and what it means to me, and suprisingly my mother loves it too!
Nov 9, 2009, 05.39 AMby sunnydays212003
I think that is really cute. I love the creativity in this!!!
Nov 9, 2009, 03.21 PMby BeingStevie
I like tattoo related sewing so why not the other way round?! Personally I’ll have to be very confident in my skills before I proclaim my love of sewing in ink… I’ll stick to my henna inspired designs for now.
Nov 9, 2009, 05.20 PMby Madscouser
Wow, some of these tatoos are amazin! Hmm, they’ve given me ideas as well, when I loose weight I want to get a tattoo!
Nov 10, 2009, 04.36 PMby imperfections
It’s a beautiful tat…I love the antique look to the scissors!!
I love my tat’s and consider them an extension of my personality. I don’t think anyone should get one unless they are absolutely certain about it. Don’t get one just to be cool; get one because you love the art.
Nov 11, 2009, 02.53 AMby bettieshambles
Wow, I’ve never seen tattoos like those. The closest is my best friend who has a tattoo of a dress form on her back. I’d really love something like these examples (sans gore) if I could somehow incorporate wabi-sabi and/or shibui in a cohesive way…
Nov 11, 2009, 07.30 AMby samlee
I have a lot of tattoos. I collect from different artists. Most of mine are flowers.
I haven’t really thought of a sewing tattoo…
But I like this one quite a bit. I think it would suit me well.
But again, tattoos aren’t for everyone.
Nov 11, 2009, 03.45 PMby Milkyway
IOHHH my Goodnesssssss!!
Nov 11, 2009, 05.26 PMby bellamabella
i have a few designed already. in a few months they will be on me. i cant wait!
Nov 16, 2009, 11.06 PMby Dawn Marx
I thought that tats were super cool. I’m just too chickien to get one. LOL.