A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Cold and Dry


Well, it’s not like sewing needed any more help to convince the general public of its bad-assery, but this old school/horror-themed sewing machine really does the trick anyway, doesn’t it? I’ll confess that my sewing skills are mediocre at best, but if I had this kind of ghastly machinery with which to work? Hell, I’d hem each and every one your pants, ModBloggers, just for the hell of it. No lie. After the jump, another sewing tattoo—both of which came from the same submission, might I add, but with nary a trace of artist information. Who are you, anonymous sewing fan? Feel free to reveal yourself, if you so please.

Comments

19 responses to “Cold and Dry”

  1. violentlyhappy Avatar
    violentlyhappy

    great! luv these!

  2. Jojo Avatar
  3. kier Avatar

    I loooooove.

  4. Ashleigh Avatar

    I LOVE that first one!!

  5. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    What makes them even more awesome, is that the hand looks like it belongs to a man :p A grandad knitting mittens for grandchildren would totally pawn cookie-baking grandmum in my opinion <3.

  6. Rhuin Avatar
    Rhuin

    Absolutely love them 😀

  7. Twitchy Knitter Avatar

    Crafty tattoos make me happy! These are no exception.

  8. Vombie Avatar

    I’ve always wanted a sewing machine tattoo but I don’t think it could compare to this one’s spooky amazingness.

  9. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    I wish there were words to convey just how fantastic that is.
    Loveloveloveit.

  10. Eddie Gein Avatar

    That sewing machine fucking rocks!

  11. sazmatazz Avatar
    sazmatazz

    <3

  12. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    That’s incredibly badass. Crafters unite!

  13. AmandaGee Avatar

    adore the top one.

  14. nikk Avatar

    so i guess im the only nay Sayer cause i dont like them at all.
    the second is okay, but i can hardly tell the first is even a sewing machine, i thought it was a fricken car at first

  15. Mechanic-Organic Avatar
    Mechanic-Organic

    Absolutely adore them both!
    Ah sewing machine love <3

  16. Almaxaquotal Avatar

    Ahh the sewing machine one is so cute 😀

  17. Pur Avatar
    Pur

    Oh God, that’s just about what I’ve been thinking. Minus the bat and in pink color 😀

  18. Carrie Burrows Avatar

    The first one is really cool.

  19. littlelotus Avatar
    littlelotus

    These are so cute!!
    I adore them.

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