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| Decision field | Open accessJacaranda Quilters' Guild VendorsSouth Africa · AfricaRemove | Free accountWoolmark Learning CentreGlobalRemove | Open accessFreeSewingGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Materials | Techniques & repair | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Finding quilt, fibre, sewing, and machine suppliers around Gauteng and nearby South African regions | Structured wool education | Custom-fit home sewing patterns |
| Know before using | The guild actively markets participating vendors and the list is concentrated around Gauteng rather than national coverage; inclusion does not establish stock, pricing, accessibility, workmanship, or suitability, so verify directly. | 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. | A generated pattern is not independent fit evidence or a production-ready graded block. The result still depends on accurate measurements, the selected design and options, ease assumptions, fabric behavior, construction, and representative test garments. An account stores saved patterns and measurement sets, so review the platform's privacy terms before retaining personal measurements. |
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| For | Makers | Both | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | South Africa · Africa | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Reference | Software |
| Source type | Industry organization | Industry organization | Open-source project |
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| What the source establishes | The current guild page identifies participating vendors, locations or service areas, product and service scopes, contact routes, online or appointment conditions, and selected business links. | 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. | FreeSewing's official documentation says the browser editor drafts a selected design in real time from a measurement set rather than scaling or grading a standard-size pattern. Users can adjust design options and export the generated result, including as PDF; saving the pattern to an account is optional and is used to revisit it later. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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