Yesterday I shared what hashtags are, where you find and use them, and why you’d want to. Click here to read that post. Once you know the why and how, you’re ready to see the most-used sewing hashtags and get clicking- so I’ve gathered the best hashtags to use!
Before we get to a list of tags, two important tips for how hashtags can help you shop wisely. By using hashtags to research patterns and fabric, you can be more sure that what you’re buying will work for you!
Ready to dig in? Some of these are hashtags I use frequently and others were suggested by Instagram friends.
General Sewing Tags:
- #isew
- #sewing
- #thedailyseam
Sewalongs and Events:
- #celebratetheboy
- #kidsclothesweek
- #madeforkidsmonth
- #projectrunandplay
- #sewingandswapping
- #shortsontheline
Sewing/handmade philosophies:
- #wearhandmade
- #sewdontclean
- #sewcialists
- #memade
- #selfishsewing
- #kidscansew
- #creativemamas
Quilters:
- #paperpiecingeverywhere
- #scrappytripalong
- #swoonalong
- #xplusalong
Last but not least, remember that you can find LOCAL friends! For example, #chicagomqg ties together posts from members of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild.
If you have suggestions, please add them in the comments and I’ll update the list! I’ve left shop and brand tags off of this list, but those, too, are welcome in the comments!
Terri says
May 12, 2015 at 11:30 amThank you for this!! I just really started using hashtags, I am seeing much more activity because of it.
Allison says
May 22, 2015 at 2:54 amGreat tips – thank you!
Allison @ http://www.thetallmamastyle.blogspot.com
Becca DuVal says
August 7, 2015 at 9:16 amgreat list! I found a bunch of new ones to use :) I’d add #sweatnsew for the community of health-minded seamstresses, and #memademay is a mega event to participate in, too.
Karen says
August 9, 2015 at 8:34 amI’m still confused.
WHERE do I use the hashtags? In Facebook posts? My emails? Or do I have to join another online group like Twitter or Instagram? Thanks
Susan says
August 9, 2015 at 1:46 pmI touch on that in this post – http://www.crafterhoursblog.com/2015/05/sewing-hashtags-what-are-they-and-why-use-them.html – You *can* use them in Facebook posts but Facebook hasn’t perfected their system yet — they’re most useful on Twitter and Instagram. Of those two if you’re not already using it I’d vote for you to try Instagram – you don’t have to post anything yourself if you don’t want to but the clicking around experience is pretty easy and fun. All you have to do is find a few people you like to get started. Most bloggers have an account there these days so that’ll help you figure out where to start. (I’m @crafterhours) ;)