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| Decision field | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessOEKO-TEX Buying GuideGlobalRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessSeam Allowance ConverterGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Check standards | Find patterns & fit | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Yarn | Materials | Patterns & fit | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Finding labeled textile products and companies | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Working between pattern systems |
| Know before using | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | A search result applies only to its named label and scope; check the exact certificate number, product, facility, status, and validity before making a claim. | 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 unit reference; the correct allowance depends on material, seam type, and production method. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Makers | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | European Union | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Community | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Community database | Official registry | Community database | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | The official Buying Guide searches OEKO-TEX labeled products and certified companies, providing a discovery route across textile materials, components, processes, and facilities. | 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. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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