Best Software

[spoth28]

What in your opinion is good pattern making software? Want to start designing, but don't know which software to use.

[amazingkevin]

I wish i could answer that but many will , hang in there!

[Tdub4ever]

I use Inkscape (which is a free software) and Paintshop Pro.

[WigWag Workshop]

Lots of good suggestions here http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/5865-software/

[Chachi111769]

I will list them all for you which they are all free downloads and somewhat user friendly 

1.  Inkscape.com (Video here to learn intersecting word patterns) 

2. Openoffice.org (drawing) 

3. Gimp.com  (pictures and such you tube has alot of videos) 

4. Picasa.com (turns everything color into black and white and alot of other bonus features)

5. Dafont.com (for all the font's you could ever need )

6. Paint (just to erase the lines you don't need there) 

 

I hope this helps 

Happy Cutting 

Chachi 

[spoth28]

Thanks Don, Steven, and Chachi! These are good suggestions.

[Robert H. Bigart]

All of the above and "PLANS" which was started around 1990 as a CAD program for the AMIGA and then converted to the PC.

It was discounted and not produced anymore but does a beautiful job of designing an can still be found.

[bobscroll]

Hi Josh, I've only used Inkscape myself, Can't say about others out there,

Bob 

[Travis]

If you want to learn patternmaking specifically, I'd suggest GIMP (for portraits) and Inkscape (for everything else).  They're free.  Plus, that is the software we use in our pattern making classes (located here), so it's easier to follow along.  Once you get the concepts down, the skills translate to other programs.

[spoth28]

@ Everyone thanks! and @ Travis O.k. I'll be sure to watch the classes.