Pattern Maker Software

[NewYorkerInSydney]

Hello everyone,

Perhaps this question has been asked before but I am not able to find it in the search. I would like to start making my patterns with software so that they are more accurate. Can you all tell me what software you all use to create designs that I can later print out for templates?

I really appreciate your help.

Cheers,

NYIS

[NewYorkerInSydney]

Oh and Id like to mention that Illustrator is out of the question as I can't afford that, but Im not looking for free software either. Im happy to pay for something that works well and is very affordable. Thanks again.

[HellfireJack]

I use GIMP for image manipulation and am working on my Inkscape skills for pattern making.

Both are free either way.

[chancey77]

I use Photoshop. There are some cool books that come with cd's with all the pictures from the book so you can print and resize them to fit what you need.

http://www.google.co...IwAg#ps-sellers

http://www.google.co...BDgK#ps-sellers

http://www.google.co...CDgK#ps-sellers

http://www.google.co...CTgK#ps-sellers

There is just a few I always see in Designers studios.

You can always borrow and download Illustrator, or photoshop if you know someone who has it, you just can't register it thats all....no need to spend tons of cash! Just ask some friends if they have something you can download from them. I would never pay 700 bucks for the photoshop I have! I got it from a friend, I am running a new Imac, and it has been running now 2 years on this computer...I didn't spend a dime! My friend makes websites and pro advertising, so every second new photoshop that comes out he gets. He always skips a generation,and then I get a copy of it. SWEET! It is easy, just ask around!

Edited February 14, 2012 by chancey77

[mrdabeetle]

I also use Photoshop, but Gimp is free and will work also. Most software has a free trial to download, so I don't see anything wrong with trying out what is available and see what works for you. There are some great pattern maker drafting software out there, but getting used to the interface takes so much time, that I find it easier to just draft it up in Ps or Illustrator.

[Cyberthrasher]

I use GIMP for everything I do. It's basically a fully developed free Open Source version of Photosop. There are a couple of free vector programs that are highly recommended somewhere on here too, but I haven't had a chance to try them out yet. I need to start working with vector art since I'm starting to see how powerful it can be.

[NewYorkerInSydney]

Hello good people,

Thanks very much for your suggestions. I am now playing around with a few, but haven't made up my mind yet which I like better. I really appreciate your help!

Kindly,

NYIS

[bukitleather]

Hello good people,

Thanks very much for your suggestions. I am now playing around with a few, but haven't made up my mind yet which I like better. I really appreciate your help!

Kindly,

NYIS

Hi NYIS

for me, I use Coreldraw X5..

actually, I didn't have any proper education to use it, but it was pretty easy to understand

I didn't learn how to use it professionally, but at least the basics, such as how to make round, square or even custom shape.

the best thing from this software, you can draw and print with the exact measurement that you want.

for example, if you draw a line with 10cm length on the programme, you can print it exactly 10cm on the paper.

so you won't miss even 1mm on the paper.

after you print the pattern, stick it to a cardboard with paper glue, wait untill it dries and then cut it.

but the worst part is I need to zoom in and zoom out so many times because I only have 14'' screen notebook

I tried on my friend's pc which has 24'' screen, I felt it's easier and faster to finish the pattern.

hope this would be helpful.

Amor.

[Stewart]

I use printshop 23.1 around $20.00+-.

You can import images resize them (it has ruled lines for inches) Create your own Text and

preset circles,squares stars that you can resize. Like for 4in coasters..

Joe St

[Iron Pounder]

You can try out Inkscape. It is free and works well fo doing logos and I would guess patterns.