Sewing Patterns vs IntelliSew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sewing Patterns
Organize your sewing patterns digitally to avoid fabric purchasing mistakes. This app helps you manage your pattern library, find inspiration for fabric use, and ensure you buy the right materials and quantities for your projects.
- Digital pattern library management
- Fabric quantity calculation
- Project inspiration
- Customizable categories
- Pattern filtering
- Image and PDF attachment
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Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new fabrics (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking piece of fabric, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Sewing Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right fabric in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of fabric. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empy fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many pictures and PDF files as you like, both for your categories, your patterns and your fabric. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific piece of fabric. In all aspects, Sewing Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced seamstress and the newcomer alike!
IntelliSew
This app projects digital sewing patterns directly onto fabric, eliminating the need for paper. It offers features like quick setup, interactive stitching, and pattern adjustments, streamlining the cutting process for sewists.
- Project digital sewing patterns onto fabric
- Fast and easy setup
- Interactive multi-page PDF stitching
- Adjustable line color and thickness
- Precision pattern nudging
- AI-powered calibration (Beta)
- Custom rotation and thick fabric adjustments (Pro)
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Say goodbye to printing, taping, and cutting paper patterns! IntelliSew is a smart pattern projector app for projector sewing designed by and for sewists. We packed powerful features and time-saving smarts into a super intuitive app, so you can skip straight to the fun part: sewing Whether you are new to pattern projecting or a seasoned pro, IntelliSew makes getting from digital file to cut fabric faster and easier. Everything You Need to Get Started (Free) - Easy, Fast Setup: A super smooth, frustration-free interface that gets your patterns loaded and projected in seconds. - Four Corner Calibration: Get your projector calibrated quickly with our re-invented four-corner calibration system. - Interactive Stitching Mode: Easily stitch together your multi-page PDF sewing patterns right on your screen. - Smooth Large Pattern Support: Handles massive A0 and projector files smoothly without lagging or freezing up. - Adjust Line Color & Thickness: Change the line color and thickness so you can see your pattern against even the gaudiest prints. - Precision Move Menu: Nudge your pattern precisely in very small increments. Use easy on-screen buttons so you don't need to keep a clunky keyboard on your cutting surface! - Standard Rotate & Zoom: Quickly rotate your pattern 90 degrees or scale the pattern larger/smaller. - Auto-Save State: Take a break and come back. IntelliSew saves your spot so you can resume without having to set up again - Unlimited Patterns: Save as many patterns as you want. Gotta collect 'em all! Free During Beta: - AI Calibration: Hate how long calibration takes? Let our AI do it for you and speed up your calibration! Upgrade to IntelliSew Pro (For the ultimate sewing workflow): - Advanced Pattern Stitching: Stitch irregular patterns with the ability to add blank pages, drag and drop to change column sizes and more. - Quick Look Mode: Zoom in and navigate your pattern while the projection stays perfectly locked in place on your cutting mat. - Annotations: Never ask "Did I cut two of the same pieces again?". Mark and track what you've already cut. - Thick Fabric Adjustment: Cutting French terry, fleece, or bulky quilts? Instantly adjust your calibration between main and lining fabric without having to recalibrate your whole setup. - Custom Rotation: Break free from 90-degree rotations. Cut on bias or any angle you need. Spend less time setting up and more time at your sewing machine. Download IntelliSew today and let's get sewing! ------- By using the app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy: https://intellisew.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://intellisew.com/terms-and-conditions/ ------- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS IntelliSew Pro is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can easily manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase, or by tapping "Manage Subscriptions" directly in the app's Settings menu. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IntelliSew at Free against Sewing Patterns's $5.99. IntelliSew also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sewing Patterns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (252 vs 11). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
IntelliSew is free to download; Sewing Patterns costs $5.99 up front. IntelliSew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sewing Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.
IntelliSew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sewing Patterns has 252 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sewing Patterns's written reviews are positive against 100% of IntelliSew's.
Sewing Patterns ships an update every 6 weeks, IntelliSew weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sewing Patterns | IntelliSew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (252 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #71 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Claus Krogholm Pedersen | Annoying Crow Studio LLC |
Customer experience
Sewing Patterns
IntelliSew
Bugs and requests
Sewing Patterns
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes and closes unexpectedly
- Patterns randomly deleting from library
- Photo updates not saving to existing patterns
- Search functionality not including notes or categories
- Filter not working correctly for subcategories
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- Cloud syncing issues between devices
- Photos not displaying after upload
- App incompatible with iPhone 6 on iOS 12.4
- File reversion when adding multiple photos sequentially
- Accidental category selection when clicking Done button
Requested features
18 requests- Drag and drop photo upload functionality
- Barcode scanning for automatic pattern data entry
- Independent fabric catalog section
- Multi-select photo upload capability
- CSV export functionality for sharing pattern lists
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- Ability to reorder or select primary photo for patterns
- Pattern company/number field separation from model
- Swipe navigation between patterns in category view
- Auto-fill/smart fill for repeated information
- Ability to add categories while creating patterns
- Favorites or wishlist feature for future purchases
- Backup and export options (external to iCloud)
- Pattern database integration from major brands
- Ability to sync across all devices seamlessly
- Landscape photo rotation support
- Batch category assignment to multiple patterns
- Total pattern count display
- Advanced search including notes and category fields
IntelliSew
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sewing Patterns
No in-app purchases
IntelliSew
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Pro Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year








