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