r/HistoricalCostuming is a subreddit with 129k members. The community frequently discusses dress, historical, costume, sewing, and pattern, and they frequently recommend/review pattern recommendations, machine, and advice and recommendations, and the most common flair used is i have a question!, finished project/outfit, in progress piece/outfit, historical hair and/or makeup, and purchasing historical costume.
The art and appreciation of historical costuming whether it's your own work, something you bought, or inspiration you enjoy. Share your photos, your suggestions, your skills, and your thoughts on historical costumes.
Popular Topics in r/HistoricalCostuming
#1
Dress
30 posts
#2
Historical
25 posts
#3
Costume
20 posts
#4
Sewing
20 posts
#5
Pattern
18 posts
#6
Sleeves
14 posts
#7
Fabric
12 posts
#8
Costuming
12 posts
#9
Blouses
11 posts
#10
18th Century
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/HistoricalCostuming
Pattern Recommendations
11 reviews
#1
Black Snail
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Laughing Moon
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Burnley & Trowbridge
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Machine
7 reviews
#1
Husqvarna Viking
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Brother
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Pfaff
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Advice And Recommendations
3 reviews
#1
Dharma Trading
3.0★ from 1 review
#2
Micro Velvet
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Sil Velvet
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/HistoricalCostuming
#1
I have a question!
: "1890s bodice construction (help!)"
26 posts
#2
Finished Project/Outfit
: "I made our family's mid-18th-century costumes for Colonial Williamsburg (mostly from eBay bedsheets and other thrift flips!)"
12 posts
#3
In Progress Piece/Outfit
: "Trying out a passata sotto at a company Halloween in my new armor"
6 posts
#4
Historical Hair and/or Makeup
: "The Great Male Renunciation"
2 posts
#5
Purchasing Historical Costume
: "Anybody know someone who can make 1830’s-1840’s suit?"
2 posts
#6
Design
: "Tamora Cosplay"
1 post
Member Growth in r/HistoricalCostuming
Yearly
+25k members(23.7%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026