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| Decision field | Open accessCanadian Apparel DirectoryCanada · North AmericaRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials |
| Area | Production | Patterns & fit | Yarn |
| Best for | Starting a Canadian apparel partner search | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes |
| Know before using | This is a mixed, paid-listing association directory, not a complete map of Canadian apparel production. A listing, membership, category, or company description does not establish Canadian manufacturing, current identity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, minimums, availability, compliance, or project fit. Confirm the actual production site, subcontracting, references, samples, terms, and credentials directly. | 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. | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Canada · North America | Global | European Union |
| Access | Open access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Community | Directory |
| Source type | Industry organization | Community database | Community database |
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| What the source establishes | The Canadian Apparel Federation's public directory currently includes apparel manufacturers, distributors, material and trim suppliers, logistics businesses, technology services, and other industry companies. Its listing page states that members may list free after membership approval, while non-members can register and pay for a one- or five-year listing. | 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 individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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