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| Decision field | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove | Open accessUK Textile Labelling GuidanceUnited Kingdom · Europe & MediterraneanRemove | Free accountSewportGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Learn techniques | Check standards | Source production |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Techniques & repair | Standards | Production |
| Best for | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Learning or comparing knit structures | Starting a Great Britain textile-label compliance check | Requesting apparel-production proposals |
| Know before using | Community 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. | A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia. | The guide expressly excludes Northern Ireland and says only courts can authoritatively interpret the law. It is not the controlling legislation, an approved label, a product classification, or legal advice. Confirm current legislation and amendments, the exact product and exemptions, substantiated composition, responsible manufacturer or importer, online and physical presentation, and any other safety, chemicals, origin, care, or consumer-law duties. | A profile, proposal, match, or escrow status does not establish factory ownership, identity, capacity, workmanship, quality systems, labour or chemical compliance, delivery performance, contract enforceability, or project fit. Verify the legal and production entities, references, site and subcontracting, samples, compliance evidence, specifications, terms, and remedies directly. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Makers | Makers | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean | Global |
| Access | Free account | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Community | Stitch Authority | Reference | Marketplace |
| Source type | Community database | Stitch Authority | Government guidance | Commercial marketplace |
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| What the source establishes | Threadloop'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 linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | Business Companion's July 2026 guide covers England, Scotland, and Wales. It explains fibre-content labels under the Textile Products Regulations and assimilated Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, including permitted fibre names, products containing at least 80% textile fibres, components with different compositions, English-language and placement rules, non-textile animal-origin wording, and fibre information in catalogue and online sales. | Sewport's current brand workflow starts with an account and guided project enquiry, then exposes proposals from garment factories and production specialists. The platform tells brands to compare profiles, portfolios, location, price, and communication, then record service, delivery, payment, and contract terms in a formal proposal. Its service-provider workflow includes factories, sample studios, pattern cutters, tech-pack makers, sourcing specialists, and material suppliers, with optional split-payment escrow. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 19, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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