Members Clamatron Posted August 25, 2015 Members Report Posted August 25, 2015 Hey all, I was wondering if any of you used software to design any of your patterns? If you guys have any favorites or any to stay away from, please let me know. Thanks! Quote
AndyL1 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Posted August 25, 2015 I use Adobe Illustrator exclusively. I've never used anything but, so can't speak of the other software out there. Quote Blackthorn Leather on Etsy • Blackthorn Leather on Facebook
Members Alamo Posted August 26, 2015 Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 I like to use Dassault Systems CATIA, it's complicated as hell, but the degree of freedom it gives you is incredible. If you have access to a 3D printer, yo ucan also make STL files and get them printed. Quote www.WestEastArmory.com Fine Leather Goods Handmade with Texas Pride
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 26, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted August 26, 2015 What are you boys designing that requires all of that? Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Clamatron Posted August 26, 2015 Author Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 I was going to use it for mask patterns mainly. Who knows down the road what I will come up with Quote
Matt T Posted August 26, 2015 Report Posted August 26, 2015 I use Google Sketchup for project patterns. Here is a quick start guide I made: http://lekoza.com/index.php?route=stories/show&story_id=3 Quote Leathercraft supplies
Members Alamo Posted August 26, 2015 Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 It's not so much that the patterns are difficult to make otherwise, but it's the program I know best, and allows me the most unrestricted method of digitally making a pattern. Quote www.WestEastArmory.com Fine Leather Goods Handmade with Texas Pride
Members Clamatron Posted August 26, 2015 Author Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 Matt, that looks fairly basic and exactly what I was thinking about. Alamo, once I am more than just a rookie, moving up to more "complicated" software is definitely not a bad plan Quote
Members Alamo Posted August 26, 2015 Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 Google sketchup is a great starting program, and don't forget to download some of the extra features that make it more powerful. Quote www.WestEastArmory.com Fine Leather Goods Handmade with Texas Pride
Members kevinp Posted August 26, 2015 Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 I use pen and paper to much effort and time to design in software. and as far as I can see little point. Quote http://www.kandsleathercraft.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/kandsleathercraft
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