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| Decision field | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessCompras Brás Fabric & Remnants DirectoryBrazil · Latin America & CaribbeanRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Materials |
| Best for | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Building a walkable or call-ahead fabric-shopping list in Brás, then checking retail or wholesale terms, stock, units, and suitability with each business |
| Know before using | Community members add and quality-control the records, so confirm sizing, measurements, fabric suggestions, format, availability, errata, license, and purchase terms with the designer or publisher. Adding an entry to a stash does not provide the pattern files. Saved searches and private PDF storage are paid Plus features, and a listing or review does not establish pattern accuracy or fit. | This is a commercial, self-submission directory for one São Paulo shopping district, not a Brazil-wide shop census or independent material assessment. Listing, wording, contact data, and product keywords may come from the business. Confirm current operation, retail access, stock, fibre content, width, weight, lot, units, minimums, price, payment, accessibility, returns, and travel safety directly. The interface is Portuguese. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Brazil · Latin America & Caribbean |
| Access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Community | Directory |
| Source type | Community database | First-party platform |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | Threadloop's official guide describes an independent, fully crowdsourced database covering available and out-of-print sewing patterns. Its search supports pattern type, fabric type, age group, body type, cup size, level, format, file features, language, measurements, availability, and other filters; members can also track a stash, wishlist, projects, reviews, and discussions. | The live category page reported 119 fabric and remnant listings inside a 3,355-business Brás guide, exposes address and contact routes, supports street-level browsing, and states that businesses may submit a free profile for team review. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 12, 2027 |
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