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Decision fieldFree accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemoveOpen accessHook & Needle Diameter ReferenceGlobalRemoveOpen accessHow to Find a Clothing ManufacturerGlobalRemove
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Primary jobFind patterns & fitLearn techniquesSource production
AreaPatterns & fitYarnProduction
Best forSearching current and out-of-print sewing patternsChecking which U.S. alias the current Craft Yarn Council table gives a known metric package size before confirming project gaugeStarting a manufacturer search
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.The reference is not a dimensional measurement, manufacturer inspection, UK or Canadian conversion, steel-hook chart, tool recommendation, yarn assignment, gauge result, or proof that a proposed tool will produce the required fabric.A selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review.
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ForMakersMakersApparel brands
Location or jurisdictionGlobalGlobalGlobal
AccessFree accountOpen accessOpen access
FormatCommunityStitch AuthorityStitch Authority
Source typeCommunity databaseStitch AuthorityStitch 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 lookup reproduces the current public Craft Yarn Council metric and U.S. alias rows and follows the Council's warning that company letter and number labels vary; blank aliases remain blank instead of being inferred.The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface.
Linked page reviewedJul 21, 2026Jul 16, 2026Jul 15, 2026
Next review dueJan 17, 2027Jul 16, 2027Jul 15, 2027
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