# Threads

> Enjoy Threads – the best garment-sewing information anywhere – on your tablet

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stonewash.threads](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stonewash.threads)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.stonewash.threads`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Active Interest Media Holdco
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 27,790
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (219 ratings)
- **Version:** 24.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-19
- **First published:** 2013-07-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stonewash.threads)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Threads is the ultimate garment-sewing magazine app delivering expert information right to your tablet. It offers linkable and searchable content, in-depth tutorials, technique videos, slideshows, and the latest sewing trends. With content tailored for beginners through advanced sewers, Threads covers sewing fundamentals, pattern adaptation, fitting, tailoring, and embellishment techniques. A free sample issue is included to get you started.

Subscription plans allow access to six issues per year or individual purchases. Current print subscribers or Threads Insider members can access digital editions at no extra cost by signing in. Additional sewing magazines like SewStylish and CraftStylish are also available. The app is published by Taunton Interactive and developed by Stonewash Ltd, ensuring reliable, high-quality digital sewing content.

## Rankings

- #382,600 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.stonewash.threads.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.stonewash.threads.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Threads as a beautiful, enjoyable sewing magazine with both print and digital options. However, many face severe issues including app crashes, inability to access subscribed content, poor support response, and usability problems like lack of zoom and slow loading. Subscription recognition failures and digital access issues frustrate users and diminish the overall experience.

### Pros

- Enjoyable sewing hobby magazine with beautiful demonstrations.
- Contains high-quality, fine print magazine content.
- Provides both digital and print magazine options.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes and instability when trying to access content.
- Subscription access issues: app often fails to recognize valid subscriptions or insider status.
- Unable to access previously purchased digital magazines across devices.
- Poor customer support with lack of response to user complaints and inquiries.
- User interface issues: difficult to use, no zoom functionality, long loading times.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stonewash.threads)