2.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 88 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (68%).
r/sewing Traffic & Engagement r/sewing Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/sewing Most Active Times When r/sewing Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/sewing Flair Performance r/sewing Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Sewed This | 437 (16.6%) | 708 |
| Other Question | 418 (15.9%) | 19 |
| Alter/Mend Question | 384 (14.6%) | 12 |
| Fabric Question | 298 (11.3%) | 13 |
| Pattern Search | 284 (10.8%) | 8 |
| Machine Questions | 274 (10.4%) | 7 |
| Pattern Question | 239 (9.1%) | 16 |
| Discussion | 178 (6.8%) | 76 |
| Suggest Machine | 107 (4.1%) | 5 |
| I'm a BOT | 4 (0.2%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/sewing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/sewing
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 296 (11.3%) | 14 | 5 |
| sewing | 269 (10.2%) | 92 | 8 |
| pattern | 256 (9.7%) | 14 | 6 |
| fabric | 220 (8.4%) | 36 | 8 |
| dress | 210 (8.0%) | 340 | 14 |
| machine | 184 (7.0%) | 13 | 5 |
| made | 123 (4.7%) | 686 | 19 |
| make | 91 (3.5%) | 48 | 7 |
| advice | 91 (3.5%) | 17 | 5 |
| need | 89 (3.4%) | 29 | 5 |
r/sewing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/sewing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/sewing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/sewing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I refuse to be a middle-aged man in Lycra!
“Measuring is for losers!” I told myself… anyway here is my accidentally cube shaped makeup bag.
After a disappointing fit on my last bias-cut slip dress, I really needed this win.
I made this costume for the Maryland Renaisance festival
My new Murphy style sewing table!
My Medieval Beekeeper Outfit
100% hand-pieced. First quilt ever. And it only took 15 years
I made a dress using 10 years of scraps
Couture Tailored Cape Coat
I turned 1,000 pill blisters into a coat to celebrate someone close surviving depression
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I refuse to be a middle-aged man in Lycra! | 22.8K | 586 | image | Sep 14 |
| “Measuring is for losers!” I told myself… anyway here is my accidentally cube shaped makeup bag. | 13.9K | 238 | image | Sep 27 |
| After a disappointing fit on my last bias-cut slip dress, I really needed this win. | 12.5K | 295 | image | Sep 30 |
| I made this costume for the Maryland Renaisance festival | 10.7K | 176 | image | Sep 20 |
| My new Murphy style sewing table! | 10.0K | 171 | image | Sep 5 |
| My Medieval Beekeeper Outfit | 10.0K | 122 | image | Sep 6 |
| 100% hand-pieced. First quilt ever. And it only took 15 years | 8.6K | 176 | image | Sep 16 |
| I made a dress using 10 years of scraps | 8.1K | 209 | image | Sep 2 |
| Couture Tailored Cape Coat | 6.5K | 265 | image | Sep 1 |
| I turned 1,000 pill blisters into a coat to celebrate someone close surviving depression | 5.7K | 76 | image | Sep 15 |
r/sewing Audience Overlap r/sewing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/sewing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/sewing
What's the best time to post on r/sewing?
Based on posting volume, r/sewing is most active on Tuesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/sewing?
r/sewing averages 88 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/sewing get?
Posts on r/sewing average about 133 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/sewing get most?
On r/sewing, most posts are image posts (68%)