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Decision fieldFree accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemoveOpen accessGarment POM Definition & Verification RecordGlobalRemoveOpen accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove
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Primary jobFind patterns & fitSource productionChoose materials
AreaPatterns & fitProductionMaterials
Best forSearching current and out-of-print sewing patternsTurning an ambiguous POM name, code, or diagram into a reproducible method before setting targets, tolerances, or inspection decisionsFinding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map
Know before usingCommunity 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 record does not reproduce licensed ISO measurement drawings, supply universal POM codes or targets, approve an internal method, prove measurement capability or product fit, or replace qualified technical-design, pattern, fit, quality, metrology, safety, and regulatory review.Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability.
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ForMakersApparel brandsMakers
Location or jurisdictionGlobalGlobalGlobal
AccessFree accountOpen accessOpen access
FormatCommunityStitch AuthorityDirectory
Source typeCommunity databaseStitch AuthorityFirst-party platform
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What the source establishesThreadloop'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 guide cites current ISO garment-measurement, body-measurement, and textile-conditioning standards plus NIST measurement-process guidance for repeatability and reproducibility; it requires organization-specific codes, added points, targets, and tolerances to remain explicitly controlled.QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
Linked page reviewedJul 21, 2026Jul 16, 2026Jul 15, 2026
Next review dueJan 17, 2027Jul 16, 2027Jan 11, 2027
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