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| Decision field | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | PaidPatternLab LondonGlobalRemove | Open accessControlled Tech Pack OrientationGlobalRemove | Free accountWoolmark Learning CentreGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit | Source production | Learn techniques |
| Area | Materials | Patterns & fit | Production | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Generating an editable custom-measurement block | Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work | Structured wool education |
| Know before using | 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. | A measurement-generated draft is a starting block, not independent evidence of body capture, comfort, mobility, balance, garment ease, or production fit. The result depends on measurement accuracy, supported ranges, formula assumptions, selected options, and output handling. Review the service's privacy terms before storing body data and sew a representative toile before design, grading, or production use. | An orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority. | This is Woolmark-operated education focused on wool, not a neutral comparison of all fibres or processing systems. A completion badge records coursework, not independent proof of production competence, product performance, environmental impact, or compliance. Confirm technical values and local requirements against current standards before production use. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Makers | Both | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Paid | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Directory | Software | Stitch Authority | Reference |
| Source type | First-party platform | First-party platform | Stitch Authority | Industry organization |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | 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. | PatternLab London's current drafting page says a user creates a measurement profile, selects a basic block or sloper, adjusts fit, dart placement, length, seam allowance, and sleeve options, then downloads the generated result as tiled PDF, AI, or SVG. The live catalogue names bodice, dress, trouser, and stretch blocks and displays a price before purchase. | The guide cites current ISO sources for documented-information, garment-measurement, stitch, and seam boundaries plus current U.S. FTC textile and care-labeling guidance; it explicitly separates those authorities from product-specific technical and market decisions. | The current Woolmark Learning Centre library publishes free account-based coursework with module counts, completion times, progress tracking, knowledge checks, and supporting resources. Its wool programs cover fibre science, raw-wool and yarn processing, dyeing and finishing, woven textiles, knitwear, product quality, and wastewater management for learners and facilitators. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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