r/GarmentSewing
9k members
r/GarmentSewing is a subreddit with 9k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses sewing, pattern, weekly questions thread, thread, and dress.
A community for the craft of garment sewing with a focus on construction, fit and detail.
This sub is a place to learn - Constructive Critique is encouraged.
Finished objects, Work in Progress and guide posts are welcome. Please post your questions and requests in the weekly questions thread.
We have a Wiki! Please feel free to have a look. There's loads of advice and guidance for beginners on there too, so that you can hit the ground running.
We look forward to seeing your projects!
Popular Themes in r/GarmentSewing
#1
Solution Requests
: "Help with fabric solutions and machine stitch"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Can my ripped Kivari dress be saved?! Sewers advice needed!"
3 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "November's latest promo code: Enjoy 20% off your AliExpress purchases"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Pattern Ideas?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GarmentSewing
#1
Sewing
: "The Ultimate Guide to Body Measurements for Sewing | Perfectly Measure Your Body | Take Measurements"
81 posts
#2
Pattern
: "Adding an inner corset to an existing Pattern?"
26 posts
#3
Weekly Questions Thread
20 posts
#4
Thread
: "Hand sewing Thread questions( im new to this)"
19 posts
#5
Dress
: "Shortening Dress, would you aim to retain fullness at hem?"
14 posts
#6
Fabric
: "Can you help me find this Fabric?"
14 posts
#7
Help
: "Help with construction"
14 posts
#8
Garment
: "Wanting to recreate this Garment I saw online?"
8 posts
#9
Patterns
7 posts
#10
Surplus
6 posts
Flair Used in r/GarmentSewing
#1
DISCUSSION
: "I have a shirt that fits perfectly that I found at a thrift store. Is there a place I could take it and pay for more shirts with the exact specifications?"
73 posts
#2
WIP
: "Skirt drape okay?"
18 posts
#3
RESOURCE
: "Can you help me find this fabric?"
13 posts
#4
FO
: "Completed: tropical shirt for my vacation"
11 posts
#5
GUIDE
: "Looking for some direction"
10 posts
Member Growth in r/GarmentSewing
Yearly
+2k members(34.4%)
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Last updated: September 3, 2026