The end of the paper trail? Australia’s largest garment pattern supplier is closing and sewers are worried – but pragmatic

For many sewers, choosing paper patterns from one of Simplicity McCall’s ‘big four’ brands was an in-store ritual. But others say digital patterns are the way of the future ...

The end of paper sewing patterns? Spotlight’s main supplier shuts down

Simplicity and McCall Pattern Service Australia are closing its Sydney warehouse. Here’s what it means for sewing patterns in Australia.
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McCall plant that prints national sewing patterns to close

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A plant in Manhattan that prints sewing patterns for most national sewing pattern companies is closing after more than 50 years. McCall Pattern Company officials announced this ...
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Simplicity McCall’s liquidated as global shutdown hits Australia

The company behind 99 per cent of Spotlight’s sewing patterns is closing its Australian warehouse as part of a global shutdown, with thousands of patterns likely to wind up in landfill. Simplicity and ...
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McCall plant that prints national sewing patterns to close

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A plant in Manhattan that prints sewing patterns for most of national sewing pattern companies is closing after more than 50 years. McCall Pattern Company officials announced ...