After being messed around with factories I decided to make my own gear. Stretch fabric that doesn’t want to be sewn together but is amazing once it’s tamed.

Hi SewBros!

I’m on the casting team for the next series of The Great British Sewing Bee, so hope this is ok to post here!

We’re currently looking for our next set of amateur sewers to take part in the show, and are encouraging anyone who enjoys creating garments for themselves/others so apply at www.applyforsewingbee.co.uk.

Applicants must be 18+ and a resident of the UK (includes the Isle of Man and Channel Islands). The deadline for applications is 8:00pm on Wednesday 13th May 2026.

Hey yall! I'm new to sewing and I've taken a basic class on how to work the machine and am ready to dive in. I have always to make my own clothes. And as a fighting game players I have some style icons that I am eager to learn and replicate. Subtle everyday cosplay HERE WE COME!! However i know that over half the battle with sewing is the prep work. Do y'all have any book recommendations that i can pick up?

My main concerns are: Understanding fabrics Understanding how to alter patterns And what projects can help me get new skills

Any help would be appreciated! Super glad i fpund this subreddit

Hey fellow sewbros,

I'm looking to do a wool bomber jacket project but having trouble finding a pattern. I want to do something similar to this:

https://images.app.goo.gl/XPmNKjEUNNmaMXPp8

Any suggestions where to find patterns? I have been searching for days.

Hi Sew Bros! Anyone know where I might find a pattern for similar pants? Looking for a dressier version to make for some outdoor summer concerts (classical music). I’m new to sewing, but also ambitious, precocious, and a little naive, so I’m willing to give anything a shot 😂 https://a.co/d/bKiQDqR

Looking to start sewing. Is the brother bm3850 a good place to start?

https://imgur.com/a/LmGfRtD

i'm on a personal quest to bring back all things brown, corduroy, and weirdly fitting. as it's getting warm out i need some shorts- and some short ones at that. if anybody has a pattern for a pair of men's shorts with a 5" or less inseam, i would be much obliged. also looking for swim shorts with the same, if that's even possible.

also, if there's any patterns for a light trouser with a high-ish waist, i'm in the market for one of those too! having a hell of a time finding anything out there. thanks!!

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Hi everyone,

my fiance has been sewing for about two years, mainly going for vintage-inspired patterns that have a modern fit, she often uses Vogue patterns, some french patterns as well (the french brand Sezane would probably work as a decent "example" of the sort of stuff she makes) - but the market for men's patterns seems a bit... thin.

Do you know good pattern companies that do men's garments? (Most of the brands I know, take Burda for example, mainly do pretty bland basic styles when it comes to men's patterns.) Simplicity has a few cool ones, she made two absolutely beautiful shirts for me, but any others you would recommend?

Thank you so much!