Is there a Trello template for sewing?

There are several community templates, but they're empty Kanbans — you still have to manually attach pattern photos, type fabric details, and remember what notions you need. Sewist Studio links to real stash data.

Can I import my Trello cards?

Direct import isn't available. Most users start fresh because the data model is richer — fabric, patterns, and threads become first-class records, not just card attachments.

Does the Kanban board work on mobile?

Yes. The whole app is mobile-first PWA, including the Kanban project tracker.

Is there a UFO (unfinished object) column?

Yes — UFOs get their own column so they don't clog your active work-in-progress list.

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Sewist Studio vs Trello for Sewing Project Management

Trello cards can't tell you which fabric is in the bin, which pattern size you cut last, or what notions you're missing. A sewing-specific board can.

Verdict: Trello is a great generic Kanban. Sewist Studio is a Kanban that knows what a pattern, fabric, thread, and measurement set are — and links them to every project card automatically.

Sewist Studio's Kanban cards link to real fabric, patterns, threads, and notions in your stash.
Shopping lists generate automatically from missing project requirements.
UFOs (unfinished objects) get a dedicated column and follow-up nudges.

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Sewist Studio vs Trello: feature by feature

Honest, side-by-side. Where Trello wins, we say so.

Feature	Sewist Studio	Trello
Kanban board	Sewing-tuned columns (Planned, Cutting, Sewing, Done, UFO)	Fully custom columns
Cards linked to fabric / patterns	Native, two-way links	Manual attachments or external Power-Ups
Auto shopping list from project	Yes — missing notions auto-listed	Not available
Measurements per project	Pulled from saved profiles	Free-text
Photo progress gallery	Up to 8 photos per project	Attachments only
AI suggestions ('what should I sew?')	Stash-aware AI recommends projects	Not available
Team collaboration	Solo / family focused	Robust team collaboration
Integrations (Slack, GitHub, etc.)	Sewing-specific	Hundreds of Power-Ups
Pricing	Free tier + Pro $4.99/mo	Free + Standard $5/user/mo

Why sewists switch

Every project card pulls the actual pattern, fabric cut, threads, and notions from your stash — no manual attachments.
Run out of interfacing mid-project? It auto-appears on your shopping list.
A dedicated UFO column with reminders helps you finish projects, not collect cards.
Measurements pull from saved profiles, so a jacket for your sister always uses her current numbers.
AI 'what should I sew?' suggestions use your real stash — Trello can't see your fabric bins.

When Trello is still the better pick

You're collaborating with a sewing team or pattern company and need granular permissions and integrations.
You already pay for Trello for non-sewing work and only want one app.

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