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    Sewist Studio vs Pattern Projects

    Pattern Projects is a simple, low-cost sewing and knitting journal for Apple devices. Sewist Studio is a web app for any device, with a fuller inventory and camera scanning.

    Verdict: Pattern Projects is a good fit for Apple users who want a lightweight project journal and a $4.99 one-time upgrade. Sewist Studio fits sewists on Android, Windows or Chromebook, or anyone who wants patterns, fabric, threads, notions, machines and embroidery files in one connected inventory.

    • Pattern Projects runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Sewist Studio runs in any browser, including Android, Windows and ChromeOS.
    • Pattern Projects is free for up to 3 active projects, with a $4.99 one-time Premium upgrade. Sewist Studio is free for up to 10 projects, with Pro at $4.99/month.
    • Both track patterns, fabric, notions and machines. Sewist Studio adds camera scanning, an embroidery file library and free measurement profiles for everyone. Pattern Projects also covers knitting.
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    Sewist Studio vs Pattern Projects: feature by feature

    Honest, side-by-side. Where Pattern Projects wins, we say so.

    FeatureSewist StudioPattern Projects
    Platforms Any modern browser: Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. Installable to the home screeniPhone, iPad (iOS 18+), Mac (macOS 15+), Apple Vision Pro
    Price model Free plan. Pro $4.99/month or $47.88/yearFree plan. Premium is a $4.99 one-time purchase
    Free project limit Up to 10 projectsUp to 3 active projects
    Pattern library Up to 50 free, unlimited on Pro. Sizes, views, photos, PDF storagePatterns screen in the stash, plus pattern name, link and cover art on each project
    Fabric stash Up to 25 free, unlimited on Pro. Yardage, fiber, color, photosLength, width, fabric type, pre-washed status
    Measurements Profiles for everyone you sew for, free1 profile free; unlimited with Premium
    Threads, notions and machines Separate thread, notion and machine trackers, with maintenance logsNotions (zippers, buttons, threads) and sewing machines with service dates; more machines with Premium
    Camera scanning 1 free scan, then Pro (uses AI runs, 30 a month)Not listed
    Embroidery files PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3 and XXX previews (15 free designs)Not listed
    Knitting projects Sewing onlySewing and knitting
    Sync Your account syncs across every device you sign in oniCloud sync across iPhone and iPad with Premium

    Why sewists switch

    • Use it on any device: Android phones, Windows laptops, Chromebooks, iPhones and Macs all open the same account in the browser.
    • A more generous free plan for projects: 10 projects free instead of 3 active ones, plus measurement profiles for everyone you sew for.
    • Machine embroiderers get an embroidery file library (PES, DST, JEF and more) next to their fabric and patterns.
    • Projects sit on a kanban board linked to the patterns, fabric and notions they use.
    • Camera scanning fills in a pattern envelope or fabric bolt from a photo. Your first scan is free.

    When Pattern Projects is still the better pick

    • You want the lowest total cost: a $4.99 one-time upgrade costs less than one month of Sewist Studio Pro billed monthly.
    • You knit as well as sew and want both crafts in one journal.
    • You use Apple devices exclusively and prefer a native app, including on Mac or Apple Vision Pro.

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