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| Decision field | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Free + paidEU Business Registers Company SearchEurope & MediterraneanRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Standards |
| Best for | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Checking whether a shortlisted European supplier's legal company name and registration number resolve to a current national business-register record |
| 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. | Basic search does not prove that the registered entity owns or operates the facility presented to a buyer, and available fields, documents, prices, and delivery vary by national register; match the legal record to contracts, invoices, bank details, facility evidence, and current contacts. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Europe & Mediterranean |
| Access | Free account | Free + paid |
| Format | Community | Directory |
| Source type | Community database | Official registry |
| 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 European Commission states that BRIS gathers company information in real time from participating national business registers and supports searches by company or registration number, basic company results, and available filed details or documents. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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