r/HandSew
24k members
r/HandSew is a subreddit with 24k members. The community frequently discusses hand sewing, sewing, hand sewn, handsewing, and pattern, and the most common flair used is wip - no advice, sharing resources, wip - advice welcome, and finished project - advice welcome.
A subreddit created specifically for hand sewing (as in by hand, not using a machine) and its techniques.
Popular Topics in r/HandSew
#1
Hand Sewing
60 posts
#2
Sewing
57 posts
#3
Hand Sewn
24 posts
#4
Handsewing
15 posts
#5
Pattern
10 posts
#6
Bag
10 posts
#7
Thread
9 posts
#8
Embroidery
8 posts
#9
Hand Sewing
8 posts
#10
Stitch
7 posts
Flair Used in r/HandSew
#1
WIP - No advice
: "Irish Chain Quilt Hand Piecing Journey"
2 posts
#2
Sharing Resources
: "New Rules, Flair, and Mod Updates"
1 post
#3
WIP - Advice welcome
: "I have, on a whim, decided to hand sew 17th century bodies."
1 post
#4
Finished Project - Advice welcome
: "7 month handsewn trenchcoat! [Pattern: London Fog Maincoat]"
1 post
Member Growth in r/HandSew
Yearly
+10k members(68.0%)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026