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| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessAIC Find a ProfessionalUnited States · North AmericaRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Repair & conserve | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Techniques & repair | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Finding professional textile or costume conservation help in the United States | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns |
| Know before using | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | The directory is opt-in and excludes qualified people who do not list; designation does not guarantee availability, price, or suitability for a specific object or treatment. | 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. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Both | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | United States · North America | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory | Community |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Industry organization | Community database |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | AIC says listed Professional Members complete a peer-reviewed application and may be searched by specialty, material, service, location, or name. | 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. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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