Comparison

Sewing Patterns Lite vs SewCanShe Sewing Bee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sewing Patterns Lite

Organize your sewing patterns digitally, keeping track of fabric needs and accessories. This app helps you manage your collection, find inspiration, and make informed purchasing decisions for your next sewing project.

Highlights
  • Digital pattern library
  • Fabric quantity calculation
  • Accessory tracking
  • Customizable categories
  • Pattern filtering
  • Photo and PDF attachments
Features
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum limit of 10 Patterns) 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 fabrics. 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!

About

SewCanShe Sewing Bee

Connect with fellow quilters and sewists in a supportive community. Access a vast library of patterns, expert tutorials, and live sessions. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike to share projects and learn new techniques.

Highlights
  • 300+ sewing and quilting patterns
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Weekly project calendars
  • Monthly themes
  • Livestreams with expert
  • Member community features
Features
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Join the SewCanShe Sewing Bee, where passionate quilters and sewing enthusiasts come together to create, learn, and connect. It doesn't matter if you’re a beginner sewist or a long-time quilter, you’ll find fresh inspiration, expert-led tutorials, and a supportive space designed just for you. Led by Caroline Fairbanks—creator of the beloved SewCanShe brand with over 90,000 newsletter subscribers—this app gives you exclusive access to a premium pattern library, step-by-step tutorials, livestreams, and an engaged member community. Inside, you’ll find: - A beautifully organized digital library of over 300 sewing and quilting patterns - Weekly project calendars and monthly themes to keep your creativity flowing - Direct feedback and tutorials from Caroline herself - Member spotlights, badges, and even in-person meetup planning tools - Two membership tiers with flexible benefits for every kind of maker Our members love the clarity of downloadable PDF patterns, the motivation of monthly challenges, and the joy of connecting with fellow crafters. With custom automations and mobile-first design, this app makes it easy to learn new techniques, show off your latest project, and stay inspired—right from your phone. Whether you're into quilts, home décor, or handmade gifts, SewCanShe brings sewing to life in a whole new way.

Screenshots

Sewing Patterns Lite4 screens
SewCanShe Sewing Bee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SewCanShe Sewing Bee at weekly against Sewing Patterns Lite's every 2 months. SewCanShe Sewing Bee also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Sewing Patterns Lite's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 25%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SewCanShe Sewing Bee holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Sewing Patterns Lite's written reviews are positive against 25% of SewCanShe Sewing Bee's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, SewCanShe Sewing Bee weekly. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sewing Patterns Lite versus SewCanShe Sewing Bee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSewing Patterns LiteSewCanShe Sewing Bee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (91 ratings)4.5 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB152 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperClaus Krogholm PedersenSEWCANSHE, LLC

Customer experience

Sewing Patterns Lite

All ratings91 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative35.0%

SewCanShe Sewing Bee

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sewing Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

None

SewCanShe Sewing Bee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sewing Patterns Lite free?
Sewing Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SewCanShe Sewing Bee free?
SewCanShe Sewing Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sewing Patterns Lite or SewCanShe Sewing Bee?
SewCanShe Sewing Bee is rated higher. Sewing Patterns Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while SewCanShe Sewing Bee averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.
Do Sewing Patterns Lite or SewCanShe Sewing Bee have ads?
Neither Sewing Patterns Lite nor SewCanShe Sewing Bee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sewing Patterns Lite or SewCanShe Sewing Bee?
Sewing Patterns Lite ships an update every 2 months, and SewCanShe Sewing Bee weekly. Most recently, Sewing Patterns Lite was updated on September 18, 2026 and SewCanShe Sewing Bee on September 18, 2026.

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