sewistEtymologyFrom sew + -ist, to avoid visual ambiguity with sewer (“waste pipe”).sewist means One who sews. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 73 out of 100.nounOne who sews.“Despite all the making and giving going on, it's surprisingly rare that we come across blog posts that detail the ways in which sewists and other crafters present their handmade gifts to the recipient.”