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| Decision field | Open accessRoyal School of Needlework Stitch BankUnited Kingdom · Europe & MediterraneanRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Free accountWoolmark Learning CentreGlobalRemove | Open accessApparel Grade-Rule & Size-Run Validation RecordGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Patterns & fit | Techniques & repair | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Identifying or learning hand-embroidery stitches through searchable names, alternative names, structures, uses, techniques, historical context, photographs, illustrations, and written steps | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Structured wool education | Auditing inherited grade rules or controlling a new multi-size pattern release from approved targets through sample evidence |
| Know before using | This is a curated hand-embroidery reference, not a complete textile curriculum, knitting or crochet guide, garment-construction manual, pattern library, conservation treatment plan, or independent validation of every historical attribution. Coverage reflects an ongoing RSN project and does not represent every culture or tradition. Checked stitch videos were temporarily unavailable, so rely on the working text, photographs, and illustrations and recheck media access. Confirm materials, scale, direction, tension, cultural context, accessibility needs, and project suitability through representative practice. | 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. | 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. | The record does not create a production grade, supply universal increments or breakpoints, validate a CAD file or fit population, reproduce licensed standards, or replace qualified anthropometric, pattern, technical-design, fit, quality, accessibility, safety, statistical, and user-research review. |
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| For | Makers | Makers | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free account | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Community | Reference | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | First-party platform | Community database | Industry organization | Stitch Authority |
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| What the source establishes | The Royal School of Needlework operates Stitch Bank as a free public reference with more than 500 hand-embroidery stitches and browsing by use, structure, and embroidery technique. Checked entries include history, alternative names, a structural description, use and technique tags, photographs, illustrations, and numbered written methods. RSN's 2024-25 annual review reports that the collection reached 500 stitches in April 2025 and that its free resources were accessed nearly 500,000 times during the year. | 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 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. | The guide cites current ISO body-table, size-designation, and garment-measurement boundaries plus two peer-reviewed studies that tested the relationship between conventional grade rules, anthropometric evidence, and garment fit; it requires product-specific target deltas and validation instead of publishing universal increments. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 |
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