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A FreeSewing alternative for quick made-to-measure patterns
In short: FreeSewing is a free, open-source library of made-to-measure designs with many options. PatternFit is narrower and simpler: pick one of 7 styles, type your measurements, see the pattern free on screen with no account, and print a true-scale PDF (tiled A4/Letter with a 10 cm test square, plus A0) for $4.99 per style or $9.99 for 7 days. One style is free each day.
| PatternFit | FreeSewing | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Ready-made styles drafted from your measurements in the browser | Open-source library of made-to-measure designs, run by volunteers |
| Price | Preview free; PDF $4.99 per style or $9.99 for 7 days of all styles; one style free each day | Free (donation-funded, no ads) |
| Account | No account | Account to save measurement sets |
| What you get | Tiled A4/Letter PDF with 10 cm + 4 in test squares, A0 projector PDF; seam allowance, notches, cutting instructions | PDF and SVG in several paper sizes |
| Best for | Getting one fitted garment printed tonight without learning drafting software | Sewists who want many designs and like tweaking options |
Checked on each site’s public pages, November 2026. Prices can change; tell us if something here is out of date.
When PatternFit is the better fit
- You want a result in a few minutes, without creating an account or saving measurement sets.
- You want the finished waist, hip and bust shown next to the preview before you print.
- You print at home and want a cover page with page map, test squares and a 5 cm check bar on every page.
- You want a basic block (skirt or bodice) to design from, with darts and seam allowance already on.
Questions
Is there a FreeSewing alternative without an account?
Yes. PatternFit needs no account: measurements stay in your browser, the preview is free, and a purchase is stored as a receipt code in the same browser.
Does it use FreeSewing patterns?
No. PatternFit's drafting rules and code were written from scratch; it does not copy FreeSewing designs or code.
Which is cheaper?
FreeSewing is free. PatternFit's preview is free and one style's PDF is free each day; other PDFs are $4.99 per style.