r/GarmentSewing
8k members
r/GarmentSewing is a subreddit with 8k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution 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
Advice Requests
: "Advice needed: does my pant mockup fit correctly?"
43 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Has anyone seen a dress pattern similar to this dress?"
17 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Shirt fitting dilemmas"
9 posts
#4
Ideas
: "A better way to fit/pattern pants/trousers block (I think)"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "The Real Cost of Manufacturing Clothing: Local vs. Overseas"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GarmentSewing
#1
Sewing
: "My first ever attempt at Sewing a hoodie"
81 posts
#2
Pattern
: "Question about Pattern directions"
26 posts
#3
Weekly Questions Thread
20 posts
#4
Thread
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
: "Website with custom Patterns"
7 posts
#10
Surplus
6 posts
Flair Used in r/GarmentSewing
#1
DISCUSSION
: "Advice needed: does my pant mockup fit correctly?"
110 posts
#2
WIP
: "Skirt drape okay?"
29 posts
#3
FO
: "My amateur patternmaking process"
23 posts
#4
GUIDE
: "True Bias - Shelby Romper"
21 posts
#5
RESOURCE
: "Tangentially related - analysis of the different shapes of pants drafts"
13 posts
Member Growth in r/GarmentSewing
Yearly
+2k members(39.9%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026