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Decision fieldOpen accessQuiltMapGlobalRemoveFree accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemoveOpen accessControlled Tech Pack OrientationGlobalRemoveOpen accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove
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Primary jobChoose materialsFind patterns & fitSource productionFind patterns & fit
AreaMaterialsPatterns & fitProductionPatterns & fit
Best forFinding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or mapSearching current and out-of-print sewing patternsUnderstanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing workPlanning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test
Know before usingCoverage 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.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.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.The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply.
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ForMakersMakersApparel brandsBoth
Location or jurisdictionGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal
AccessOpen accessFree accountOpen accessOpen access
FormatDirectoryCommunityStitch AuthorityStitch Authority
Source typeFirst-party platformCommunity databaseStitch AuthorityStitch Authority
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What the source establishesQuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia.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 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 linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface.
Linked page reviewedJul 15, 2026Jul 21, 2026Jul 16, 2026Jul 15, 2026
Next review dueJan 11, 2027Jan 17, 2027Jul 16, 2027Jul 15, 2027
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