Organize your entire sewing studio in one place
Patterns, fabric, threads, notions, machines and embroidery designs — all cataloged, searchable, and linked to your projects. Plus a growing smocking & stitching encyclopedia and smart studio assistants for the tedious parts.
Free to start · No credit card · Mobile-first · Your data exports anytime
Built for
Your Entire Studio, Beautifully Organized
One home for every pattern, fabric cut, thread cone, notion, machine, and embroidery design. Photo-first cards, color families, yardage tracking, condition notes, and powerful filters — so you finally know exactly what you own.
- Patterns, fabric, threads, notions, machines & embroidery designs
- Photo catalog with color families, yardage & dimensions
- Search and filter across your entire studio in seconds
Plan Every Project From Start to Finish
A dedicated project kanban that links the actual pattern, fabric cuts, threads, and notions you'll use. Track Planning → Cutting → In Progress → Done, log measurements per project, and keep a build history you can show off.
- Kanban board: Planning → Cutting → In Progress → Done
- Link real inventory items to every project
- Measurements, notes and build history saved per project
A Real Embroidery Workspace
Import, preview, and manage .PES and .DST designs with auto-generated thumbnails. Turn any image, SVG, or monogram into stitchable designs with a full digitizer, monogram builder, and stitch-node editor.
- Import & preview .PES / .DST with generated thumbnails
- Digitize images and SVGs into single or multi-color stitches
- Monogram builder and stitch-node editor included
Scan Your Collection In With Your Camera
Point your phone at a pattern envelope, fabric bolt, or notion label and add it straight to your studio. Perfect for the afternoon you finally sit down to catalog the pile you've been avoiding.
- Snap patterns, fabric and notions on the go
- Up to 8 photos per item so you never forget what it looks like
- Catalog decades of stash in a single weekend
The Smocking & Stitching Encyclopedia
A growing reference library for smocking, heirloom sewing, and pleating machines — with step-by-step stitch tutorials, plate diagrams, technique deep-dives, and machine guides you can bookmark, revisit, and actually learn from.
- 100+ smocking, heirloom & pleating-machine tutorials with photos
- Category hubs for Smocking, Heirloom and Read Pleater guides
- Plate photo analyzer that suggests stitches for any pattern (Pro)
Smart Studio Assistants That Do the Tedious Work
Skip the busywork. Point your camera at a pattern envelope and get the details auto-filled. Get project ideas built from the exact fabric you already own. Recreate a look from inspiration photos. Assistive tools you can turn on when you want them — never in the way when you don't.
- Camera scanning for patterns, fabric bolts and notion labels
- Stash-aware project suggestions from what you actually own
- Recreate a look from up to 8 inspiration photos
- Garment mockups & fabric-on-pattern previews before you cut
Mock Up Your Make Before You Cut
Visualize how a fabric will read on a garment, mash pattern pieces together, and preview looks before committing scissors to cloth. Skip the muslin regrets.
- Visualize fabric on garment silhouettes
- Pattern mashup — combine views and pieces
- Preview colorways, threads and embroidery placement
Every corner of your studio, covered
One tool for the whole craft — no more juggling spreadsheets, notes apps, and shoeboxes.
Pattern Library
Track every pattern — maker, era, sizes, views, cut history and condition.
Fabric Stash
Length × width per cut, extra yards, fiber content, color and weight.
Thread Cabinet
Every cone and spool with brand, weight, color and quantity on hand.
Notions Drawer
Zippers, buttons, elastic, interfacing — searchable and photo-catalogued.
Machine Tracker
Sewing and embroidery machines with manuals and maintenance logs.
Measurements
Save measurements for yourself and everyone you sew for.
Project Kanban
Plan, cut, sew, finish — with everything linked to real stash items.
Smart Shopping List
One list tied to your projects and stash gaps, with quick affiliate links.
Wishlist
Track patterns and fabric you're eyeing before the next sale.
Collections
Group patterns and fabric into capsules, seasons or gift plans.
Design Sketchbook
Save inspiration, mood boards and design references in one place.
Pattern Finder
Find the right pattern in your library by silhouette, view or size.
Stitching Encyclopedia
Smocking, heirloom and pleating-machine tutorials with plate diagrams.
Free Sewing Calculators
Circle skirt yardage, knit stretch %, and metric ↔ imperial converters.
Learning Blog
200+ guides on techniques, fitting, fabric care and studio setup.
State of Home Sewing Report
Original data on how modern sewists shop, stash and finish projects.
Duplicate Detection
We warn you before you buy that pattern or fabric again.
CSV Export
Your stash is yours — export every table any time, no lock-in.
The Smocking & Stitching Encyclopedia
A growing reference library for smocking, heirloom sewing, and pleating machines — with plate diagrams, stitch-by-stitch photos, and machine deep-dives you can actually learn from. Free to browse. Even better when you sign in.
Smocking for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Pleating, stitch order, thread choice, and the first plate to try — with photos of every step.
Read the guide TechniqueHow to Read a Smocking Plate (Step-by-Step)
Decode row numbers, dot columns, cable/wave symbols, and repeats so any plate becomes stitchable.
Read the guide Stitch libraryThe Smocking Stitch Library
Cable, wave, trellis, honeycomb, bullion — every stitch a smocker should know, with diagrams.
Read the guide HeirloomShadow Work Embroidery: The Reverse Side That Shines Through
The heirloom stitch that lets colored floss glow through sheer fabric — worked entirely from the back.
Read the guide HeirloomHeirloom Embroidery Stitches: Bullion, Satin, Shadow & French Knots
The core stitch vocabulary for christening gowns, bishop dresses, and fine baby garments.
Read the guide Pleating machineRead Pleater Guide: Amanda Jane & When to Use One
How pleater machines work, needle counts, half-space rows, and the fabrics they love (and hate).
Read the guideWhat members get
Sign in free to save techniques to projects. Upgrade for the Plate Photo Analyzer and camera-based tools.
100+ tutorials, always growing
Smocking, heirloom, and pleating-machine guides written for real makers — beginners through advanced.
Category hubs & stitch library
Jump into Smocking, Heirloom, or Read Pleater hubs, or browse the stitch library when you need one technique now.
Plate Photo Analyzer (Pro)
Snap a smocking plate and get suggested stitches, row order, and color placement — perfect when a chart is missing.
Save & revisit techniques
Members can bookmark stitches to a project so the tutorial is one click away when you sit down to sew.
Set up your studio in three steps
Create your account
Free to sign up — no credit card. Your studio is ready in seconds.
Add your stash
Photograph patterns, fabric, threads and notions. Add measurements and machines.
Plan your next make
Build a project on the kanban, link the pieces you'll use, and start sewing.
What you can do inside Sewist Studio
Every capability built to move you from idea to finished make — faster.
Full Studio Catalog
One searchable home for patterns, fabric, thread, notions, machines and embroidery designs — so you stop buying duplicates.
Project Planner
Plan every make on a kanban board linked to your real stash, so fabric and thread choices are ready when you sew.
Embroidery Workspace
Import .PES and .DST files, digitize images and SVGs, and preview designs before you thread your machine.
Stitching Encyclopedia
Browse 100+ smocking, heirloom and pleating-machine tutorials with step-by-step photos and diagrams.
Free Sewing Tools
Skip the math with circle-skirt, smocking-pleater, knit-stretch, and metric-to-imperial converters for faster planning.
Research & Reports
Read original data reports like the State of Home Sewing to make smarter stash and project decisions.
Learning Blog
200+ free guides on techniques, fitting, fabric care, and studio setup — new articles published regularly.
CSV Export
Download every inventory table anytime. Your stash data stays portable and completely yours.
Loved by sewists
How Sewist Studio changed their stash routine.
"I finally know what fabric I actually own. I stopped buying duplicates within the first week."
Maya R. · Garment sewist · 12 yrs
"The project kanban is exactly what I've been trying to build in Notion for years. It just works."
Priya S. · Hobbyist · self-taught
"Managing my embroidery library alongside my fabric and patterns is such a relief. Everything in one place."
Jordan T. · Quilter & embroiderer
Why sewists create an account
Three reasons this becomes the tab you leave open.
Actually know what you own
A searchable, photo-first catalog for patterns, fabric, threads and notions — so you stop buying doubles and start sewing from your stash.
Sew smarter, not more
Project kanban with linked inventory, stash-aware project suggestions, and mockups so you cut with confidence instead of hope.
Never lose a technique again
The Smocking & Stitching Encyclopedia, embroidery workspace, and per-project build history keep every technique one search away.
Free to start. Upgrade when you want the smart tools.
Every core organizing feature is free forever — no credit card, no trial timer on your stash. Pro unlocks the camera scanning, AI project tools, and the Smocking Plate Analyzer.
Billed $47.88/year — that's 2 months free.
Free
Your whole studio, organized. No trial. No card.
- Unlimited patterns, fabric, threads & notions
- Project kanban with linked inventory
- Measurements for everyone you sew for
- Shopping list, wishlist & collections
- Machine tracker with maintenance logs
- Full Smocking & Stitching Encyclopedia (read)
- Free calculators: circle skirt, knit stretch, converters
- CSV export — your data is always yours
Pro
Everything in Free, plus the smart studio assistants.
Billed $47.88 yearly · Save 20% vs monthly
- Everything in Free
- Camera scanning: pattern envelopes, bolts & labels
- Stash-aware project suggestions from what you own
- Recreate This Look — 8-photo inspiration to plan
- Fabric-on-pattern mockups & pattern mashup
- Embroidery workspace: .PES / .DST + digitizer
- Smocking Plate Photo Analyzer
- Priority email support
No charge for 14 days. Then billed yearly.
Compare every feature
A full side-by-side look at what's included in Free versus Pro.
| Feature | Free $0 / mo | Pro (Annual) $3.99 / mo$4.99 Billed $47.88/yr · Save 20% |
|---|---|---|
| Studio organization | ||
| Unlimited patterns, fabric, threads & notions | ||
| Multi-photo uploads per item (up to 8) | ||
| Measurements for everyone you sew for | ||
| Machine tracker with maintenance logs | ||
| Shopping list, wishlist & collections | ||
| CSV export of your entire studio | ||
| Planning & projects | ||
| Project kanban linked to real inventory | ||
| Stash-aware project suggestions (AI) | — | |
| Recreate This Look — 8-photo inspiration to plan | — | |
| Fabric-on-pattern mockups & pattern mashup | — | |
| Smart scanning & AI assistants | ||
| Manual add for every item type | ||
| Camera scanning: pattern envelopes | — | |
| Camera scanning: fabric bolts & labels | — | |
| Smocking Plate Photo Analyzer | — | |
| Embroidery digitizer & .PES / .DST previews | Read-only | |
| Encyclopedia & learning | ||
| Full Smocking & Stitching Encyclopedia (read) | ||
| Save stitches & techniques to projects | — | |
| 200+ blog guides & tutorials | ||
| Free tools & reports | ||
| Circle skirt, knit stretch & unit converters | ||
| Smocking pleater calculator | ||
| State of Home Sewing research reports | ||
| Support | ||
| Community help & docs | ||
| Priority email support | — | |
Prefer to pay as you go? One-time usage packs are available inside your account for occasional scans and AI runs. See all plans →
Frequently asked questions
What is Sewist Studio?▾
A digital sewing room — one app to organize your patterns, fabric, threads, notions, machines and embroidery designs, plan projects on a kanban board, and preview makes before you cut.
Is it free to sign up?▾
Yes. You can create an account and start organizing your stash right away — no credit card required.
Does it handle embroidery designs?▾
Yes. Import and preview .PES and .DST files, digitize images and SVGs into stitches, build monograms, and edit individual stitch nodes.
Will it work on my phone?▾
Yes. Sewist Studio is mobile-first and works in any modern browser. You can add it to your phone's home screen for a one-tap app experience.
Can I export my data?▾
Yes — every inventory table exports to CSV. Your stash data belongs to you.
Is Sewist Studio the same as Sewist (sewist.com)?▾
No. Sewist Studio (sewist.studio) is an independent digital sewing-room app. It is not affiliated with Sewist at sewist.com, which is a separate pattern-drafting tool.
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