SewMate vs Pattern Maker Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SewMate
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Turn scattered sewing notes and supplies into one calm, organized workflow. SewMate takes you from your first idea to your finished make, so you spend less time searching and more time sewing. Organize your fabric stash β’ Save fabrics with photos, color, type, brand, measurements, price, and notes. β’ Track notions such as thread, zippers, buttons, elastic, and interfacing. β’ See how much material remains as you assign and use it in projects. β’ Archive scraps and fabrics without losing their details. Keep every pattern close β’ Save patterns by name and category with a cover image. β’ Attach a PDF from your device or link to the pattern online. β’ Store the designer, recommended fabric, required materials, and your own notes. β’ Open a pattern directly from its related project. Plan projects you can finish β’ Link each project to a pattern, fabrics, and notions. β’ Record material use per item and avoid guessing what is left in your stash. β’ Convert between different length units automatically. β’ Track every project as Planned, In Progress, Completed, or Abandoned. Log real progress Add updates with text and photos. Your day-by-day timeline becomes a useful sewing journal for remembering adjustments, reviewing past makes, and planning future projects. See what your stash can become Discover which fabrics suit a pattern and which patterns work with a fabric. SewMate Pro Insights gives you a clear view of your stash value, inventory, material use, project progress, and recent costs. Quick overview, anytime Home Screen widgets keep your in-progress projects visible and open them with a tap. Why SewMate? β’ Finish more projects with less friction. β’ Keep your creative process calm and focused. β’ Avoid duplicate purchases. β’ Keep notes, patterns, supplies, and progress together. β’ Always know how much fabric and how many notions you have left. SewMate is made by a passionate sewist for garment makers, quilters, hobby sewists, pattern collectors, and anyone who wants more structure in their creative process. Whether you are starting your first project or have years of experience, SewMate helps you stay organized, focused, and excited about every make. Download SewMate and turn your sewing process into a clear, inspiring, well-organized system.
Pattern Maker Studio
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Create sewing patterns from personal measurements without a computer. Enter body dimensions, choose a base shape, and get editable pattern pieces ready for fitting, printing, or further design work. Your measurements become the starting point for a complete set of basic pieces. Adjust individual lines, darts, curves, and other construction details directly on the pattern instead of rebuilding it from scratch. Need a different silhouette? Modify the style without recreating the entire pattern. Change selected construction elements, test the new shape, and keep the rest of the work intact. Prepare a finished pattern for home printing on A4 paper or send it to a plotter for larger sheets. PDF export makes the result easy to store, share, or print when needed. Before cutting, arrange pattern pieces according to the available fabric width and check the estimated material length. This gives you a practical view of the cutting plan before fabric is used. From first measurements to a printable pattern and fabric layout, the workflow stays focused on actual sewing tasks and gives you direct control over every important detail.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pattern Maker Studio at none against SewMate's 1. Pattern Maker Studio also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SewMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pattern Maker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SewMate | Pattern Maker Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saku Studio | Ludmila Schnell |
In-app purchases
SewMate
- Pro$4.95
Pattern Maker Studio
No in-app purchases





