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Decision fieldFree accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemoveOpen accessCanadian Quilters Association Quilt ShopsCanada · North AmericaRemoveOpen accessControlled Tech Pack OrientationGlobalRemove
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Primary jobFind patterns & fitChoose materialsSource production
AreaPatterns & fitMaterialsProduction
Best forSearching current and out-of-print sewing patternsFinding association-listed quilt shops and studios within CanadaUnderstanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work
Know before usingCommunity 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 an association list of participating businesses rather than a complete Canadian shop census; confirm the shop type, inventory, address, opening, online ordering, shipping, and service quality directly.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.
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ForMakersMakersApparel brands
Location or jurisdictionGlobalCanada · North AmericaGlobal
AccessFree accountOpen accessOpen access
FormatCommunityDirectoryStitch Authority
Source typeCommunity databaseIndustry organizationStitch Authority
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What the source establishesThreadloop'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 current CQA/ACC page exposes thirty-three shop profiles and province or territory filtering across Canada, with named locations and linked business detail pages.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.
Linked page reviewedJul 21, 2026Jul 16, 2026Jul 16, 2026
Next review dueJan 17, 2027Jan 12, 2027Jul 16, 2027
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