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| Decision field | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessEU PPE Harmonised Standards ListEuropean UnionRemove |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PPE standard reference is currently published or scheduled for withdrawal before obtaining the licensed standard and mapping its covered requirements |
| 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. | The Commission says its consolidated summary is informational and may not be complete at every moment; legal effect comes from Official Journal publications. A listed reference does not select the standard for a product, reproduce licensed technical content, cover every essential requirement, prove conformity, or authorize a performance class or CE mark. Recheck the current OJEU publication, obtain the correct controlled standard, and document product-specific coverage and evidence. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | European Union |
| Access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Community | Reference |
| Source type | Community database | Government guidance |
| 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 Commission page identifies Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1279 of June 12, 2026 as the current Official Journal publication for PPE harmonised standards. The decision's Annex I lists EN ISO 20471:2013, corrected version 2013-06-01, together with EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2016 for high-visibility clothing at the checked date. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 14, 2026 |
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