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| Decision field | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessTextile Exchange Certified Company SearchGlobalRemove | Free + paidCommon ObjectiveGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards | Source production |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Materials | Production |
| Best for | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Checking a certified company or scope certificate | Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance |
| 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. | Certification bodies maintain and verify the published scope-certificate data. A listed scope certificate does not establish that a particular shipment has a valid transaction certificate, that every product or site is in scope, or that the company has suitable capacity, availability, performance, commercial terms, or project fit. Confirm the exact standard, organization, sites, products, validity dates, scope, and applicable transaction certificate before relying on a claim. | A profile, match, uploaded credential, training credit, award, or platform ranking is not independent certification of a supplier or proof of current capability, performance, impact, capacity, or project fit. The platform's own ranking inputs and paid visibility affect discovery. Verify credentials with the issuer and check the legal entity, production site, claims, samples, references, terms, and compliance directly. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Free account | Open access | Free + paid |
| Format | Community | Directory | Marketplace |
| Source type | Community database | Official registry | Commercial marketplace |
| 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. | Textile Exchange states that this registry combines current scope-certificate data supplied by active certification bodies so users can confirm whether an organization is certified and inspect its certified materials, products, and sites. Its separate authentication guidance directs users to authenticate transaction certificates for certified shipments rather than treating a company-level scope certificate as proof of a particular transaction. | Common Objective currently offers free individual and business profiles, personalised matches, supplier and content search, and limited monthly connection requests. Paid tiers unlock unlimited connections, additional content, training credits, and the CO Create sourcing workflow. Businesses enter their own profile information and upload certification or membership evidence; profile completeness, sustainability material, training credits, awards, and paid capabilities can influence visibility or ranking. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 19, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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