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.

Simplicity McCall’s liquidated as global shutdown hits Australia

A major supplier of sewing patterns is closing its Australian operations amid a global shutdown, with future supply for local retailers looking uncertain and thousands of designs likely headed for ...
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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 ...
Business Wire

CSS Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition of the Business and Assets of The McCall Pattern Company

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSS Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CSS), a leading consumer products company within the craft, seasonal and celebrations markets, announced today that it has completed ...
WBAY

McCall plant that prints national sewing patterns to close Kansas plant, transfer work to Neenah

MANHATTAN, Kan. - 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 this ...
The Cairns Post

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 ...