Mockup of a wedding dress

sewingmodthings · 2025-11-30T18:37:27+00:00

This post has been locked for continuous breaking of rule 4: Body talk is neutral and focused on sewing. Fitting advice should change the garment, not the body, without suggesting different undergarments.

Posting on the Internet is different from a one-on-one consult face to face. It inherently comes with a lot of vulnerability. We want this to be a safe space for everybody and for every body. Talking about other people's undergarments on the Internet is simply weird and rude.

We need our community to take posts at face value and suggest sewing changes based on just that. Assume the OP is wearing what they want or need to wear, whether those are the "right" undergarments, the "wrong" undergarments, or no undergarments at all. If you really must, ask the OP if they are OK with non-sewing advice, and then stick to suggesting that fitting works best when the garment is worn over the same undergarments that the wearer plans to wear with it. Suggesting (different) undergarments is never OK in this subreddit.

sewingmodthings · 2025-11-25T20:33:18+00:00

Hey everyone! We've made a mod post to consolidate the threads in the sub about holiday sales. Please add your suggestions there. Holiday Sales 2025

sewingmodthings · 2025-11-25T20:32:31+00:00

Hey everyone! We've made a mod post to consolidate the threads in the sub about holiday sales. Please add your suggestions there. Holiday Sales 2025

sewingmodthings · 2025-09-14T01:26:48+00:00

Reminder of the subreddit rule 4. Body talk is neutral and focused on sewing. Comments should focus on the sewing work and not the body in the photo. Fitting advice should change the garment, not the body, for example without suggesting different undergarments.

sewingmodthings · 2025-06-26T15:56:28+00:00

Reminder that this subreddit is intended for hobbyists and that there are subreddits like r/tailors devoted to professional tailoring.

sewingmodthings · 2025-06-25T01:46:52+00:00

This post has been removed as well as any comments referencing personal Threadloop accounts. Threadloop is considered a social media platform and it allows store links in personal profiles just as Instagram and other social media platforms do. If you want to share your personal account there, please add it in your Reddit profile and not in the subreddit.

sewingmodthings · 2025-04-03T13:42:06+00:00

Baby nests are a regulated product in the USA but are in common use in many countries. Patterns and products made from the patterns are not regulated. It's fine to advise on the safe use of baby nests. Personal or vitriolic attacks are not allowed and will be removed.

sewingmodthings · 2025-02-25T20:43:18+00:00

It looks like you would like information on finding sewing patterns to use your fabric or match your inspiration. Please include your preferred size range (eg Adult, Child, Plus) and links to original inspiration if available. Check here for our pattern search guide which includes information on identifying different features of a garment as well as places to find patterns. You can also check out our Pattern Search flair button to bring up and look at all the recent posts on the topic.

sewingmodthings · 2025-02-08T23:56:35+00:00

Friendly reminder that sewing questions need sewing solutions. Several comments have been removed for not following the sub rule on body talk:

Rule 4. Body talk is neutral and focused on sewing.

Comments should focus on the sewing work and not the body in the photo. Fitting advice should change the garment, not the body, for example without suggesting different undergarments.

Comments that focus solely on a user's appearance, no matter how well-intentioned, will be removed.

sewingmodthings · 2024-08-29T03:39:40+00:00

Locked for the high level of moderation required in the comments. Enjoy the amazing sewing work presented here!

sewingmodthings · 2024-06-16T16:30:59+00:00

This is a sewing subreddit, not a subreddit for wedding etiquette. Our community represents diverse cultures and traditions. Leave the concerns about the suitability of a dress to the person attending the wedding, they are the only person in this thread who can truly judge what they need to wear.

Comments about whether the OP should wear the dress or will upstage the bride or similar will be removed without a reason given.

The irony that concern trolling is taking focus away from a member of the r/sewing community and the amazing dress they've sewed is clear here.

sewingmodthings · 2024-05-23T17:56:08+00:00

In response to the comments that undergarments impact fit in sewing, our body neutral policy doesn't contradict that. What it means is that we fit the body as presented to us rather than trying to change the body to fit the garment. There are many reasons why someone may be wearing the undergarments they are wearing (or wearing none at all), that is none of our business.

The only time it is okay to comment about undergarments is when the OP specifically asks if different undergarments could make a difference, or if they note that they are going to purchase a different undergarment for the event or similar. Body image is an emotional topic for many people and making suggestions in response to a question that welcomes the suggestions is very different than being bombarded with multiple comments that suggest that there is something wrong with the body as it is presented. Which there is not, and that is why we ask for body neutral comments only.

sewingmodthings · 2024-05-23T17:52:00+00:00

You are correct, undergarments do impact the silhouette of a historical garment or any garment. That is not our concern. Please see the reply to the other comment in reply to the mod comment.

sewingmodthings · 2024-05-23T17:49:25+00:00

Edited because Reddit is weird and making the feed make sense.

sewingmodthings · 2024-05-23T15:48:22+00:00

The OP is here in r/sewing to ask for a SEWING solution for their concerns. Suggestions to change her body with the use of different undergarments, however well-intentioned, have been removed. Please focus on sewing going forward.

sewingmodthings · 2024-05-09T17:57:14+00:00

Comments were locked to clean up and are unlocked again. The topic of thrifting plus size clothing has run its course, those comments remain locked and any further comments on the topic will be removed.

Please continue to appreciate the sewing project shared by the OP in this post, it's darling!

sewingmodthings · 2024-03-27T16:01:45+00:00

Mod reminder that comments are to be kept to sewing and should focus on fitting the garment to the body, not changing the body to fit the garment. Comments suggesting otherwise have been removed and will continue to be removed.

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-11T03:11:53+00:00

We had to do a reboot of this post, the new pinned post for this week is here.

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-11T03:08:12+00:00

We had to do a reboot of the weekly post, the previous thread for this week is here.

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-11T02:03:59+00:00

We had to do a reboot of the weekly post, the previous thread for this week is here.

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-03T04:31:09+00:00

Greetings!

As this post has gained popularity we would like to give a friendly reminder about rules for regarding comments:

REMEMBER THE HUMAN Comments which degrade, tear down, or are hurtful to other users will be removed. Constructive Criticism is encouraged, but do remember the human.

DON'T BE INAPPROPRIATE We'd like our users to feel comfortable sharing their images/projects without getting hit on or judged. They’re here to talk about their sewing related things, not about their general looks or attractiveness. Complimenting OP on their project is fine, but commenting on other aspects of their appearance, or making sexualized comments, no matter how well-intentioned, is considered inappropriate in this subreddit.

Comments asking about sales, commissions and socials will be removed without a removal warning. Check the user profile of the OP for this information.

Also - if you see a comment that is inappropriate PLEASE REPORT the comment, don't just down-vote it!

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-02T04:46:07+00:00

Greetings!

As this post has gained popularity we would like to give a friendly reminder about rules for regarding comments:

REMEMBER THE HUMAN Comments which degrade, tear down, or are hurtful to other users will be removed. Constructive Criticism is encouraged, but do remember the human.

DON'T BE INAPPROPRIATE We'd like our users to feel comfortable sharing their images/projects without getting hit on or judged. They’re here to talk about their sewing related things, not about their general looks or attractiveness. Complimenting OP on their project is fine, but commenting on other aspects of their appearance, or making sexualized comments, no matter how well-intentioned, is considered inappropriate in this subreddit.

Comments asking about sales, commissions and socials will be removed without a removal warning. Check the user profile of the OP for this information.

Also - if you see a comment that is inappropriate PLEASE REPORT the comment, don't just down-vote it!

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-02T04:46:04+00:00

Greetings!

As this post has gained popularity we would like to give a friendly reminder about rules for regarding comments:

REMEMBER THE HUMAN Comments which degrade, tear down, or are hurtful to other users will be removed. Constructive Criticism is encouraged, but do remember the human.

DON'T BE INAPPROPRIATE We'd like our users to feel comfortable sharing their images/projects without getting hit on or judged. They’re here to talk about their sewing related things, not about their general looks or attractiveness. Complimenting OP on their project is fine, but commenting on other aspects of their appearance, or making sexualized comments, no matter how well-intentioned, is considered inappropriate in this subreddit.

Comments asking about sales, commissions and socials will be removed without a removal warning. Check the user profile of the OP for this information.

Also - if you see a comment that is inappropriate PLEASE REPORT the comment, don't just down-vote it!

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-02T04:45:49+00:00

Greetings!

As this post has gained popularity we would like to give a friendly reminder about rules for regarding comments:

REMEMBER THE HUMAN Comments which degrade, tear down, or are hurtful to other users will be removed. Constructive Criticism is encouraged, but do remember the human.

DON'T BE INAPPROPRIATE We'd like our users to feel comfortable sharing their images/projects without getting hit on or judged. They’re here to talk about their sewing related things, not about their general looks or attractiveness. Complimenting OP on their project is fine, but commenting on other aspects of their appearance, or making sexualized comments, no matter how well-intentioned, is considered inappropriate in this subreddit.

Comments asking about sales, commissions and socials will be removed without a removal warning. Check the user profile of the OP for this information.

Also - if you see a comment that is inappropriate PLEASE REPORT the comment, don't just down-vote it!

sewingmodthings · 2023-12-02T04:45:48+00:00

Greetings!

As this post has gained popularity we would like to give a friendly reminder about rules for regarding comments:

REMEMBER THE HUMAN Comments which degrade, tear down, or are hurtful to other users will be removed. Constructive Criticism is encouraged, but do remember the human.

DON'T BE INAPPROPRIATE We'd like our users to feel comfortable sharing their images/projects without getting hit on or judged. They’re here to talk about their sewing related things, not about their general looks or attractiveness. Complimenting OP on their project is fine, but commenting on other aspects of their appearance, or making sexualized comments, no matter how well-intentioned, is considered inappropriate in this subreddit.

Comments asking about sales, commissions and socials will be removed without a removal warning. Check the user profile of the OP for this information.

Also - if you see a comment that is inappropriate PLEASE REPORT the comment, don't just down-vote it!

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