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| Decision field | Open accessTech Pack Release & Change-Control RecordGlobalRemove | Free downloadSeamly2DGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Quote-basedMaterial ExchangeGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Source production | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Area | Production | Patterns & fit | Materials | Materials |
| Best for | Building and releasing a tech pack without silent defaults, duplicate sources, or ambiguous final files | Digital pattern drafting | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Structured material sourcing across teams |
| Know before using | The record does not create product specifications, prove fit or manufacturability, select materials or construction settings, establish legal compliance, reproduce licensed standards, or replace qualified technical, production, quality, testing, sourcing, logistics, safety, compliance, and legal review. | 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. | Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability. | Supplier content, uploaded certificates, and AI suggestions are leads, not independent verification. Public brand pricing and full access are not stated on the main page. Verify material identity and performance, certificate issuer and validity, supplier capability, samples, price, availability, commercial terms, data permissions, and any AI output before a sourcing decision. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free download | Open access | Quote-based |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Software | Directory | Software |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Open-source project | First-party platform | First-party platform |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites current ISO documented-information, garment-measurement, stitch, and seam sources plus current U.S. FTC textile and care-labeling guidance; its working record makes organization-specific requirements, suppliers, evidence, issues, and approvals explicit. | 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. | QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. | Material Exchange's current terms describe a business-to-business sourcing hub that connects brands and suppliers for AI-assisted material discovery, sample requests, bulk inquiries, negotiation, and collaboration. Suppliers upload product descriptions, availability, pricing, and certificates. The terms state that the platform cannot verify certificate accuracy and that AI results may be imperfect. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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