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Textile resource directory

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324 resources

  1. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitMarketplaceOpen access

    The Fold Line

    A curated sewing-pattern shop with thousands of indie patterns, discovery filters, reviews, and printing services.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Browsing and buying indie sewing patterns

    Know before usingThis is a retailer-curated catalogue, not a complete or neutral index of sewing patterns. Customer reviews are individual reports rather than standardized fit testing, and each designer controls sizing, instructions, licence, format, errata, and support. Confirm the exact size range, cup options, finished measurements, file format, and usage terms on the product page before purchase.

    This is a retailer-curated catalogue, not a complete or neutral index of sewing patterns. Customer reviews are individual reports rather than standardized fit testing, and each designer controls sizing, instructions, licence, format, errata, and support. Confirm the exact size range, cup options, finished measurements, file format, and usage terms on the product page before purchase.

  2. Patterns & fitFind patterns & fitMarketplaceFree account

    Ribblr

    A craft marketplace and community built around interactive crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Following interactive patterns with progress tools

    Know before usingRibblr supplies the reading and publishing format, but each designer remains responsible for the pattern's math, sizing, instructions, testing, corrections, licence, and support. Interactive conveniences do not prove fit or technical accuracy. Pattern prices and available features vary, and following an ePattern depends on an account and continued platform access.

    Ribblr supplies the reading and publishing format, but each designer remains responsible for the pattern's math, sizing, instructions, testing, corrections, licence, and support. Interactive conveniences do not prove fit or technical accuracy. Pattern prices and available features vary, and following an ePattern depends on an account and continued platform access.

  3. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Crochet Stitch Library

    Twenty stitches with US and UK terms, difficulty, uses, related stitches, and step-by-step instruction.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Learning or identifying crochet stitches

    Know before usingA foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia.

    A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia.

  4. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Knitting Stitch Library

    Twenty foundational and textured knitting stitches organized by difficulty, fabric behavior, and use.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Learning or comparing knit structures

    Know before usingA foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia.

    A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia.

  5. YarnLearn techniquesStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Knitting Needle to Crochet Hook Size Chart

    A source-reviewed chart aligning regular crochet-hook and knitting-needle U.S. aliases by their shared nominal metric diameter.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Finding the current CYC hook and needle aliases that share one known nominal metric diameter before confirming project gauge

    Know before usingA shared nominal diameter does not make a knitting needle and crochet hook interchangeable or predict equal gauge or fabric. The reference is not a physical measurement, manufacturer inspection, UK or Canadian conversion, steel-hook chart, tool recommendation, yarn assignment, or project approval.

    A shared nominal diameter does not make a knitting needle and crochet hook interchangeable or predict equal gauge or fabric. The reference is not a physical measurement, manufacturer inspection, UK or Canadian conversion, steel-hook chart, tool recommendation, yarn assignment, or project approval.

  6. YarnChoose materialsReferenceOpen access

    YarnSub

    Find substitutes for discontinued or unavailable yarns using gauge, texture, weight, density, and fibre filters.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Building a substitution shortlist for a discontinued or unavailable yarn before checking quantity, availability, and a representative swatch

    Know before usingA suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Records can be incomplete or wrong, price bands are approximate, availability varies by country and seller, and shade-level matching is unavailable. YarnSub says affiliate status does not change suggestions, but equally rated matches are ordered by brand popularity. Confirm required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, colour, dye lot, accessibility, price, availability, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing.

    A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Records can be incomplete or wrong, price bands are approximate, availability varies by country and seller, and shade-level matching is unavailable. YarnSub says affiliate status does not change suggestions, but equally rated matches are ordered by brand popularity. Confirm required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, colour, dye lot, accessibility, price, availability, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing.

  7. YarnChoose materialsCommunityFree account

    Ravelry

    A community-maintained database for knitting and crochet patterns, yarns, projects, designers, and shops.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Broad pattern, yarn, and project research

    Know before usingAn account is required and community, publisher, designer, shop, yarn, and project records can vary in currency and accuracy. Search results, ratings, favorites, and project examples do not establish pattern accuracy, yarn availability, seller reliability, fit, gauge, or project suitability. Confirm current files, errata, license, purchase and refund terms, measurements, yarn details, and shop information with the responsible source.

    An account is required and community, publisher, designer, shop, yarn, and project records can vary in currency and accuracy. Search results, ratings, favorites, and project examples do not establish pattern accuracy, yarn availability, seller reliability, fit, gauge, or project suitability. Confirm current files, errata, license, purchase and refund terms, measurements, yarn details, and shop information with the responsible source.

  8. YarnFind patterns & fitReferenceOpen access

    Knitty

    A free online knitting magazine publishing original patterns and technique articles since 2002.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Global
    Source
    First-party platform
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Free editorial knitting patterns and techniques

    Know before usingFree access does not grant commercial reproduction or sale rights; uses beyond one personal copy must be resolved with the designer or author. Knitty says it tries to avoid errors but disclaims responsibility for pattern and technique inaccuracies. Check the live page for corrections, verify gauge and measurements, and confirm permission before any commercial use.

    Free access does not grant commercial reproduction or sale rights; uses beyond one personal copy must be resolved with the designer or author. Knitty says it tries to avoid errors but disclaims responsibility for pattern and technique inaccuracies. Check the live page for corrections, verify gauge and measurements, and confirm permission before any commercial use.

  9. Techniques & repairLearn techniquesCommunityFree + paid

    Crochet Guild of America

    A volunteer-led nonprofit offering crochet education, community programs, events, and professional connections.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Crochet education and professional community

    Know before usingPublic pages explain the organization and calendar, while many classes, meetings, programs, and benefits require registration, payment, or membership. CGOA's statement that it sets a national standard is its own mission language, not evidence that every class, member, chapter, instructor, or portfolio is independently accredited, approved, or suitable for a particular learner.

    Public pages explain the organization and calendar, while many classes, meetings, programs, and benefits require registration, payment, or membership. CGOA's statement that it sets a national standard is its own mission language, not evidence that every class, member, chapter, instructor, or portfolio is independently accredited, approved, or suitable for a particular learner.

  10. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    Tech Pack Definition, Contents & Limits

    A source-reviewed definition of a tech pack, the information groups it can contain, and the limits of treating a template or transmitted file as product-release evidence.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 27, 2026
    Best for

    Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work

    Know before usingAn orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority.

    An orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority.

  11. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    Open Supply Hub

    Open facility data for apparel and other supply chains, with location, contributor, and production information.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Researching production locations and affiliations

    Know before usingThe platform combines stakeholder-contributed, public-list, facility-claimed, and partner data with different origins and update paths. A facility record, contributor connection, claim, certification field, or shared OS ID is not a quality endorsement, ownership finding, complete supplier relationship, current capacity statement, or due-diligence result. Inspect the source badges, contributors, dates, duplicates, claimed fields, and linked evidence, then verify the facility and intended business relationship directly.

    The platform combines stakeholder-contributed, public-list, facility-claimed, and partner data with different origins and update paths. A facility record, contributor connection, claim, certification field, or shared OS ID is not a quality endorsement, ownership finding, complete supplier relationship, current capacity statement, or due-diligence result. Inspect the source badges, contributors, dates, duplicates, claimed fields, and linked evidence, then verify the facility and intended business relationship directly.

  12. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree account

    Sewport

    A project-based platform for matching apparel brands with pattern, sample, sourcing, and manufacturing services.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Requesting apparel-production proposals

    Know before usingA 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.

    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.

  13. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree + paid

    Maker’s Row

    A searchable network of US manufacturers with capabilities that include pattern making, sourcing, sampling, and production.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for

    Finding US production partners

    Know before usingA factory profile, platform label, bid, estimate, or message does not establish current identity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, workmanship, pricing, compliance, delivery, or project fit. Paid-plan visibility can affect who responds. Verify the production site, subcontracting, references, samples, quality and compliance records, specifications, commercial terms, and remedies directly.

    A factory profile, platform label, bid, estimate, or message does not establish current identity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, workmanship, pricing, compliance, delivery, or project fit. Paid-plan visibility can affect who responds. Verify the production site, subcontracting, references, samples, quality and compliance records, specifications, commercial terms, and remedies directly.

  14. ProductionSource productionMarketplaceFree account

    Alibaba.com Supplier Marketplace

    A global business-to-business marketplace for finding product listings, supplier profiles, assessment material, enquiries, samples, and online orders.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Commercial marketplace
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Expanding an international apparel-manufacturer search after the product brief is defined

    Know before usingA listing, supplier label, assessment report, response rate, review, transaction history, sample, or protected-order status does not establish current legal identity, factory ownership, order-specific capability, capacity, control of subcontractors, labor or environmental conditions, certificate scope, workmanship, price, delivery, or acceptable bulk production. Reconcile the assessed entity and site with the proposed factory, verify every consequential claim directly, compare written quotes on the same basis, and use a controlled sample or pilot and qualified contract review before bulk release.

    A listing, supplier label, assessment report, response rate, review, transaction history, sample, or protected-order status does not establish current legal identity, factory ownership, order-specific capability, capacity, control of subcontractors, labor or environmental conditions, certificate scope, workmanship, price, delivery, or acceptable bulk production. Reconcile the assessed entity and site with the proposed factory, verify every consequential claim directly, compare written quotes on the same basis, and use a controlled sample or pilot and qualified contract review before bulk release.

  15. ProductionSource productionStitch AuthorityOpen access

    How to Find a Clothing Manufacturer

    A readiness-first process for making a shortlist, asking useful questions, and spotting a bad factory fit.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Stitch Authority
    Checked
    Jul 15, 2026
    Best for

    Starting a manufacturer search

    Know before usingA selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review.

    A selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review.

  16. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    CFDA Production Directory

    An open directory of US fashion manufacturers with filters for service, product, materials, minimums, and location.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Building a US manufacturer shortlist

    Know before usingCFDA states that it collects basic business information but does not audit, certify, or monitor the listed facilities, and that inclusion is not endorsement, recommendation, a quality guarantee, or CFDA membership. Verify identity, ownership, capabilities, materials, equipment, minimums, capacity, price, lead time, quality systems, labor and environmental practices, compliance, references, contracts, and product fit directly before selection.

    CFDA states that it collects basic business information but does not audit, certify, or monitor the listed facilities, and that inclusion is not endorsement, recommendation, a quality guarantee, or CFDA membership. Verify identity, ownership, capabilities, materials, equipment, minimums, capacity, price, lead time, quality systems, labor and environmental practices, compliance, references, contracts, and product fit directly before selection.

  17. ProductionSource productionDirectoryOpen access

    OTEXA Made in the USA Directory

    A U.S. Department of Commerce directory of United States textile, apparel, footwear, and travel-goods vendors across the supply chain.

    For
    Apparel brands
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Government directory
    Checked
    Jul 28, 2026
    Best for

    Finding registered United States materials, processing, cut-and-sew, footwear, and related production leads

    Know before usingRegistration is voluntary, and the U.S. Government states that it is not responsible for company-supplied information, does not endorse listed companies or products, and does not guarantee compliance with Made in USA labeling rules. Confirm the legal entity, actual facility, service and product scope, domestic-content claim, capability, capacity, minimums, samples, quality and compliance evidence, price, timing, references, and terms directly.

    Registration is voluntary, and the U.S. Government states that it is not responsible for company-supplied information, does not endorse listed companies or products, and does not guarantee compliance with Made in USA labeling rules. Confirm the legal entity, actual facility, service and product scope, domestic-content claim, capability, capacity, minimums, samples, quality and compliance evidence, price, timing, references, and terms directly.

  18. ProductionSource productionAlso: Find patterns & fitDirectoryOpen access

    ASDP Sewing Professional Directory

    A location and specialty directory for member patternmakers, production sewers, designers, teachers, tailors, and alteration specialists.

    For
    Both
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 26, 2026
    Best for

    Finding a US sewing or patternmaking professional

    Know before usingThis is a member referral directory, not a Stitch Authority roster or approval. The observed result count can change and is not a practitioner census. ASDP states that it makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees and assumes no responsibility for members' products or services. Membership, a code of ethics, a profile, a patternmaking category, or stated referral availability does not establish identity, credentials, experience, current availability, capacity, insurance, price, accessibility, workmanship, file compatibility, schedule, or project fit. Confirm those points, references, scope, samples, terms, and remedies directly.

    This is a member referral directory, not a Stitch Authority roster or approval. The observed result count can change and is not a practitioner census. ASDP states that it makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees and assumes no responsibility for members' products or services. Membership, a code of ethics, a profile, a patternmaking category, or stated referral availability does not establish identity, credentials, experience, current availability, capacity, insurance, price, accessibility, workmanship, file compatibility, schedule, or project fit. Confirm those points, references, scope, samples, terms, and remedies directly.

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