Sewer vs. Sewist

I have always referred to a person who sews as a “sewer” (pronounced SO-wer). Much to my surprise, it is spelled the same as “sewer” (pronounced SOO-wer). I noticed that various social media are now referring to a person who sews as a “sewist”. This is a new term to me, and auto correct wants to change it to “sawist” or “sexist”.

I don’t know why I have never previously realized that the spelling was the same. Perhaps it is because I never used the two meanings in the same sentence, or even in the same conversation. I definitely do not want to be referred to as “an underground conduit for carrying off drainage water and waste matter”, but rather as “someone who sews”.

I can see why somewhere in our world the option to use the word “sewist” has presented itself, but it sounds odd to my ears. And every time I type the word “sewist” the snooty computer underlines it with that horrible little red line telling me that I have misspelled the word. “Don’t you mean “sawist”? Or did you mean “sexist”?” Ugh!

Please leave a comment below of what you think a “person who sews” should be called?

Looking forward to your suggestions!