Love Sewing vs Thread In Bloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Love Sewing
Access a vast collection of sewing patterns, designs, and inspiration. Learn new techniques and create home decor, accessories, and wardrobe items with step-by-step guides suitable for all skill levels. Join a community of makers and enhance your crafting journey.
- Instant access to patterns and designs
- Step-by-step guides
- Inspiration for home, family, and wardrobe
- Skill-building for beginners and experts
- Community of makers
- Digital issue access
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Subscribe to Love Sewing and receive instant access to a huge range of patterns, designs and inspiration. Be part of a community of makers of all skill levels who are discovering the joy of creating for themselves. Featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step guides and using the latest fabrics you will be able to create fabulous contemporary accessories for your home, family and wardrobe, even with basic sewing skills. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already an avid maker, every issue will inspire and build your skills from mastering your machine to perfecting your sewing technique. Please note the free gift included with the print version of the magazine is not included. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
Thread In Bloom
Access a library of weekly sewing patterns with step-by-step instructions and printable pattern pieces. Tailor your experience based on skill level and preferred projects, with options for various sizes and automatic unit conversions.
- Weekly new sewing patterns
- Step-by-step instructions
- Printable PDF pattern pieces
- Progress tracking
- Multiple size variations
- Automatic unit conversion
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Thread in Bloom — Your Personal Sewing Pattern Library Discover a growing collection of beautifully designed sewing patterns, right on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a beginner learning your first stitch or a seasoned sewist tackling advanced garments, Thread in Bloom puts fresh sewing patterns in your hands every single week. Easy to Follow, Easy to Make Every sewing pattern in Thread in Bloom is designed to get you making as quickly as possible. Open any pattern and you'll find a complete step-by-step guide broken into clear, manageable sections. Each step has a title and detailed instructions so you always know exactly what to do next. No more flipping between confusing PDF pages or losing your place in a long tutorial — everything is laid out in a clean, scrollable format that's easy to read at your cutting table or sewing machine. Check off each step as you complete it and your progress is saved automatically. Put the project down for a week, come back, and pick up right where you left off. Every sewing pattern also includes an introduction to get you oriented, finishing techniques for professional results, and a troubleshooting section for when things don't go to plan. Print and Start Sewing in Minutes Each sewing pattern comes with full-size PDF pattern pieces ready to print. No scaling, no guesswork. Print directly from the app to any AirPrint-compatible printer — just tap Print and your pattern pieces are on their way. The pattern pieces are designed for standard A4 paper, so you can print at home, tape the pages together, and start cutting fabric right away. Sewing Patterns for Every Size and Skill Level Each sewing pattern comes with multiple size variations so you can find the perfect fit. Choose from standard sizes (XS through XXL), age ranges for children and babies, or custom sizing depending on the design. Built-in sizing charts display body measurements right inside the app, with automatic conversion between inches and centimetres based on your preference. No more switching between apps or searching for conversion tables. When you first open the app, tell us your sewing experience level and what you love to make. Thread in Bloom tailors your experience from day one, whether you're into dressmaking, home decor sewing patterns, or creating adorable soft toys. New Sewing Patterns Every Week Our designers create original sewing patterns on a weekly basis, covering everything you love to make: dresses, tops, blouses, pants, kidswear, baby clothes, home decor, accessories, costumes, and soft toys. Every sewing pattern includes detailed instructions, printable pattern pieces, a photo gallery of the finished project, and built-in sizing charts — everything you need to go from fabric to finished garment. Build Your Personal Pattern Collection Save your favourite sewing patterns to a personal library that syncs across your devices. Track your progress on each project with interactive step completion that remembers where you left off. Your favourites and progress are always backed up and available whenever you open the app. Works Offline Too Heading to a sewing class or working somewhere without WiFi? No problem. Sewing patterns you've viewed are cached locally, so you can browse your collection, read instructions, and view pattern PDFs even without an internet connection. Designed for iPhone and iPad Thread in Bloom looks beautiful on any screen size. Every view is optimised so you can browse sewing patterns, follow instructions, and view pattern pieces comfortably whether you're on your phone or tablet. Start exploring sewing patterns today. Your next project is waiting. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Love Sewing at 3.8 against Thread In Bloom's 3.3. Love Sewing also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). Thread In Bloom's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months). 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
Both are free to download. Love Sewing sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per 6 months and Thread In Bloom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Love Sewing holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.
Love Sewing ships an update every 24 months, Thread In Bloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Love Sewing | Thread In Bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Practical Publishing International Ltd | Adapted Hub LLC |
Customer experience
Love Sewing
Thread In Bloom
In-app purchases
Love Sewing
- Subscribe to Love Sewing$32.996 Months
- Subscribe to Love Sewing1 Month trial$47.991 Year
- 1 (id:807357)$7.99
- 2 (id:807489)$7.99
- 3 (id:807383)$7.99
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- 4 (id:807360)$7.99
- 5 (id:807355)$7.99
- 23 (id:806833)$7.99
- 26 (id:806839)$7.99
- 28 (id:806843)$7.99
- Issue 160 (pp:1142555)$9.99
Thread In Bloom
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Annual$29.991 Year









