/r/craftsnark
A little sister sub for r/blogsnark focused on craft industry snark, drama, news, and gossip; critiques of monetized craft influencers; and discussion of social issues in the craft industry. All crafts are fair game. We also discuss our own projects and musings in weekly threads.
Craftsnark Rules
Consequences of rule breaking
Rule breaking will result in a temporary or permanent ban depending on severity. Appeals to redeem yourself are approved per mod discretion. Attempts to evade bans will be addressed.
1. Don't snark on individual hobbyists.
The focus of the sub is monetized crafting content, influencers, and businesses. If the subject does not make money off of the crafting community, the post will be removed.
If you feel uncomfortable discussing a particular business/person/influencer, consider whether your post reflects the type of snark this sub exists for.
EXCEPTION: Minor-aged influencers are BANNED subjects even if they’re monetized.
2. Example(s) REQUIRED
Please provide an example (or more) of a monetized influencer/business involved with the trends/activities you're snarking on. It can be the actual figures being snarked on OR unrelated companies that are also participating in the snarked trends/activities.
If you feel hesitant about including names then consider if the snark is worth posting about. Failure to add examples will result in immediate removals.
3. Don't be shitty.
There is a difference between "l[Patternmaker] has poorly written instructions and a limited size range" and “[Patternmaker] is an idiot and so is anyone who purchases their patterns". Do not name-call or personally insult people (even if they might deserve it). Don’t use slurs even if you’ve reclaimed them.
NOTE: We have a low tolerance for content that targets/harms vulnerable populations. Anyone who engages in and supports bigotry will be permanently banned.
4. Body talk is positive or neutral.
Examples of approved body talk include: "the pulling suggests she needs a broad back adjustment"; "those look too tight in the seat"; "the garment is the wrong size".
Examples of unacceptable body talk: “she's too fat for that"; "that's the wrong body type for [xyz garment]"; or anything about weight-loss for aesthetic/“health” purposes.
The crafter/creator/model's body is right the way it is. The garment/pattern should be changed (by the individual) to fit the body, not the other way around.
5. No low-effort/-quality posts.
THIS SUB IS NOT BEC.
Posts with limited content, pure shitpost, or just plain spam will be removed. Ranting about how something is ugly is not good enough; you must add some depth to your post.
Search the sub if your topic has been posted recently or has a dedicated thread. We don’t want to beat a dead horse (i.e. Joann’s).
6. Contain snark to this sub
Do not leave snark at businesses/influencers’ pages based on posts here. If you were already interacting with them prior to posting here, then removal will be up to mod discretion.
7. Link yourself in moderation.
We love to see your works and welcome links to your own FOs when appropriate.
Rule of Thumb: Don’t Link and Run. If you want to post links to your store/YT/monetized SM to show off your work, cool! If you want to comment on someone's post about fit with your blog comparison of three different relevant patterns, hell yeah! But a link with no context or relevance is obnoxious and unwelcome.
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Peppermint Magazine Changed How Their Patterns Work For Digital Versions
I totally understand that they can’t give away patterns for free, but it’s disappointing now that they don’t publish the code for their free pattern when you view their magazine in Libby from the library. Or at least I wasn’t able to see a code to download the pattern? Though to be fair, it’s still just another boxy tee pattern amongst the many.
23:20 UTC
Accidentally problematic?
Is it just me or does this cross stitch design raise some design flags for anyone else?
01:23 UTC
Limited Number of PDF Patterns
I came across the Ghibli Sweater by The Bearded Sewist on Instagram a while ago and fell in love with it. I eagerly waited the release but unfortunately didn't have the cash at the time to go for it. It's now listed as unavailable and a "limited" restock will happen next month.
No hate to this designer but the limited restock for a digital pattern has left me feeling uncomfortable. I'm just curious how others feel about it? It feels like false scarcity and makes me not want to buy the pattern. (Especially when it's £18 total...)
12:07 UTC
Fill in the Gap The shape of Andrea Mowry's new hat reminds me of_________
I'll go first:
- The shape of Andrea Mowry's new hat reminds me of the evil plant from Little Shop of Horrors
But seriously, I'm bored with the "I loved this stitch/design so much I HAD to sell it to you in another construction." I feel it's more they see it as easy marketing/ money.
13:54 UTC
cropped raglan stockinette with rolled (unfinished) sleeve edges from youtube knitfluencer...that will be 6 bucks please
I just really don't think we need this pattern. She's got breathless supporters from Youtube though (Wool Needles Hands podcast). She is very open about struggling through the technical parts of knitting patterns so her pivot to designing patterns and selling them rather grates on me.
edited for spelling
19:55 UTC
Weekly New Patterns And Products Thread May 13, 2024 - May 17, 2024
Here's the thread where you can share any new patterns or products that you don't think deserve their own post. Any craft goes, whether you're sharing sewing patterns, weird yarn colourways, woodburning templates, soapmaking supplies, or any thing else that you'd like to discuss. If you think it deserves it's own thread, feel free to make one!
09:00 UTC
Craftsnark WIP, Questions, and Planning Thread May 13, 2024 - May 17, 2024
Please share all personal chatter here--questions, planning, works in progress, successes, failures, discoveries, and anything else pertaining to your personal crafting.
This thread posts twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.
05:00 UTC
blog post on the scourge of boxy, beginner friendly indie patterns
came across this blog post by phoquess on instagram and thought it was a really interesting read. personally, I agree with a lot of it but also think that the shift to boxiness reflects something real in the rtw market and is not exclusively lazy drafting/fear of drafting for fat people (though those definitely play a role). curious to see what you all think. OP does not name names but as a lover of loose-fit clothing and someone getting back into sewing I'd be curious to know who you all think is doing this well and who is doing it poorly.
21:31 UTC
Did Instagram ruin MeMadeMay?
I remember this being such an exciting time of year for the online sewing community. I was happily checking my phone everyday looking at the most recent posts and crazy variety of makes from people all over the world.
Now that you can no longer sort by most recent on Instagram, I'm seeing the same posts every time I look at my feed or check the hashtag. They are beautiful and I'm glad to see them, but I really loved seeing random projects from beginners to professionals and knitting projects as well.
Anyone else bummed out about this? I just want to see some normie grandmas and weird other little accounts I wouldn't have seen otherwise.
I get that Me Made May isn't just about posti it's about a commitment to learning about you. home sewn wardrobe by challenging yourself to wear your makes more (or maybe there's another take on it for someone else. Cool too.)
Just wanted to see some new inspo from my fellow nobody sewists!
11:24 UTC
Bitesized BEC thread May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Welcome to the bitesized BEC thread!
You have the freedom to indulge in BEC-style (b*tch eating crackers) vent comments in this thread. Naming examples is not required (gasp!) but majority of r/craftsnark rules still apply. Basically, don't be shitty and ruin the thread for others.
09:00 UTC
Why can’t the Big 4 release A0 pdfs?
During a prior sale on PDF patterns on Simplicity.com, I bought 12 patterns. Didn’t really look at them until today. I loathe sticking pdf patterns together and always send my patterns out to be printed. I prefer A0 printed patterns as my weight fluctuates so much and it is faster than tracing.
Anyways…A0 is NOT one of the file formats available. There’s only A4, Legal and Letter. The pattern companies already have similar files when printing on tissue, so why isn’t A0 an option?
Yes, I’m aware that you can convert the A4 pdfs into jpeg and piece them together and then convert to A0- but that takes almost as much time as cutting and taping and putting them together.
Ok- rant over. Happy crafting snarkers!
21:42 UTC
Patterns that call for the same yardage for all sizes
I realize that this calls for extra work (heaven forbid), especially if you are providing cutting layouts, but I have spent a lot of time in the last few years downloading and printing a pattern and then 'mocking up' a cutting layout based on the the size I'm making so that I won't end up with 1/2 metre of fabric I will never use for anything. For reference: I usually make a 12-16 depending on the sizing of the given pattern, but with the example below, I have found that on average I can buy about 75% of the yardage they quote. Yes, patterns should be inclusive, but don't be lazy - you're the ones who have the grading software! ty
https://sewliberated.com/products/petrichor-pinafore-pattern
21:26 UTC
The smallest size is free, everyone else has to pay
I thought this dress was cute but while size S/M can get the pattern for free, sizes L-3XL have to buy it.
Obviously I have no issue with designers being paid for their work but applying a price selectively based on size feels... uncomfortable, to me.
edit: lots of people saying it's common to have just one size free - ok, fair enough. I'd never seen it before which is why it felt odd to me.
08:01 UTC
Copyright in the community
I am a fairly new at crocheting and Reading over this interesting post by sierras.stitches(ig) and croutonscrochet(ig), has there been any big creators who got shut down for creating patterns under IPs. It’s something that is so rampant in the community specifically Pokémon but coming off the previous drama on the yarnly could his pattern technically be copyrighted by Stanley?
03:32 UTC
ANOTHER garter small neck scarf?
I cannot believe no one else is talking about this. I am so confused by Young Folk Knits releasing this pattern.
A) This isn’t really her style? I’ve never seen her wear this type of scarf on her podcast before? She lives in a warm climate (southern USA) and is releasing this in May???
B) HOW is it possible that someone would think we need another garter stitch small scarf pattern? This has been done so many times, and in this color especially?
I just have so many questions. This was her very first pattern release, so did she really think this was original?
Was this just a cash grab? Who is buying this???!!!
15:47 UTC
Weekly New Patterns And Products Thread May 06, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Here's the thread where you can share any new patterns or products that you don't think deserve their own post. Any craft goes, whether you're sharing sewing patterns, weird yarn colourways, woodburning templates, soapmaking supplies, or any thing else that you'd like to discuss. If you think it deserves it's own thread, feel free to make one!
09:00 UTC
Craftsnark WIP, Questions, and Planning Thread May 06, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Please share all personal chatter here--questions, planning, works in progress, successes, failures, discoveries, and anything else pertaining to your personal crafting.
This thread posts twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.
05:00 UTC
Bitesized BEC thread May 04, 2024 - May 05, 2024
Welcome to the bitesized BEC thread!
You have the freedom to indulge in BEC-style (b*tch eating crackers) vent comments in this thread. Naming examples is not required (gasp!) but majority of r/craftsnark rules still apply. Basically, don't be shitty and ruin the thread for others.
09:00 UTC
KS9
I'm trying very, very hard not to buy KS9. I'm an "all star" but I know that there hasn't been anything in most seasons that I don't already know or can't learn from instructions or YT. I know it's all just sunk cost fallacy that's driving me to even think twice about it. I've had zero interest in the non-tutorial "classes" and some of them have quite ticked me off. lAnd I really object to the season's theme, Permission to Shine. I don't need Pretty White Lady's permission for anything. Just putting this out into the universe to strengthen my resolve.
15:50 UTC
Farm to Yarn festival organizer wants to avoid 'Fybrefest' snags
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Wool & Folk debacle continues to produce stories. This time, Suzi Corellis, an event planner who was hired to provide "event support" at Wool & Folk, is organizing a new craft festival, which will be held at Hutton Brickyards on Oct. 18.
Corellis emphasized that Farm to Yarn is not a rebrand of Wool & Folk and that its organizer, Felicia Stenhouse Eve, is not involved in the Farm to Yarn festival. Corellis said she has plans in place to avoid transparency, communication and safety issues.
15:08 UTC
Knitting ‘kit’ with no pattern…
I bought this kit from Knit + Living and received yarn only. I contacted their customer service and they told me I need to buy the pattern from Ravelry (it’s £5.50 as a stand alone pattern, the ‘kit’ cost me £29). Is this normal?!
08:55 UTC
Marshmallow Man Outfit for spring, groundbreaking..
I’m sorry, but what is this?? It’s also only released in two sizes - 140 or 160 cm circumference.. 🤞🏼🙃🤠
08:14 UTC
Update: Chunky Boy article is live!
Hello! I’m the journalist who posted here a few weeks ago looking to hear from customers who wanted to share their experience. The article is now live! Thank you to everyone who connected with me and helped me reach other sources. If you wouldn’t mind giving it a read, clicks are my bread and butter so I’d appreciate it greatly! Hopefully you all appreciate it. Thank you!
17:56 UTC