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| Decision field | Open accessTake a Yarn Adventure LYS DatabaseUnited States · North AmericaRemove | Free + paidPattern TestersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Yarn | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Planning a local yarn shop visit or fibre-focused trip in the United States | Coordinating an independent sewing-pattern test |
| Know before using | The project accepts donations and visibly marks partner shops, while many non-partner records contain only a name and address; verify existence, hours, inventory, accessibility, and services before traveling. | The interface and plan description do not prove tester reach, completion, feedback quality, fit validity, export quality, uptime, support, or suitability for an established release process. Measurements and photos can be sensitive personal data. Run a non-critical pilot, review the current privacy and service terms, define consent and photo rights, test exports and deletion, and keep pattern approval and release responsibility with the designer. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United States · North America | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free + paid |
| Format | Directory | Software |
| Source type | Community database | First-party platform |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The public database groups shops from Alabama through Wyoming, includes mobile shops and a map, and offers a correction form; commercial Yarn Adventure partners are marked with a star. | Pattern Testers currently offers application intake, tester selection, feedback, photos, approvals, issue tracking, revisions, a reusable tester directory, and release deadlines. The public pricing page shows a limited free plan and paid Pro and Business tiers. Its June 2026 privacy policy lists names, email addresses, measurements, photos, feedback, application history, and assignments among the data processed. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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