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| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessWRAP Certified FacilitiesGlobalRemove | Free downloadSeamly2DGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Production | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Checking a named facility's current WRAP certification or discovering listed production units | Digital pattern drafting |
| Know before using | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | The public map is opt-in and certification applies to an individual production unit; it does not establish product quality, capacity, availability, upstream coverage, or whole-chain performance. | Patternmaking knowledge, controlled measurement files, production conventions, and sewn fit testing are still required. The software does not validate body measurements, ease, balance, grading rules, fabric behavior, construction, or product fit. The project currently labels its user wiki manual as needing updates, so confirm current commands and file behavior against the installed release and active support channels. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free download |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory | Software |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry | Open-source project |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | WRAP states that the map contains current certified production units worldwide and supports manufacturer discovery across apparel, footwear, sewn and leather goods, and textiles. | The maintained Seamly2D repository identifies the application as GPLv3+ open-source patternmaking software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It reads multi-size measurement files for standardized sizes and individual measurement files for custom-fit work, publishes downloadable builds and releases, and links an active website and user forum. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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