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From: NeedleWorker
Date: 04-22-2006, 11:20 PM (1 of 3)
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Hi and Hello, I am very interested in this CAD software. I went to the website to see the description and the price and all the ins and outs. I still have questions. 1. Can you scann the pattern pieces section on a store bought pattern and digitize it through CAD? 2. What did people pay for this software? 3. I am under the assumption that you can print these patterns with a regular printer on regular paper and piece them together (because the peices are larger than a regular piece of paper) and there you go.Is that so? 4.How accurate are the pieces printed out? 5. How many people actually own this software? Your thoughts please THANKS, Yvette |
User: NeedleWorker
Member since: 04-05-2006 Total posts: 13 |
From: reddeviltj
Date: 04-23-2006, 02:20 PM (2 of 3)
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I have the regular AutoCAD that's used for drafting in other industries. When I was taking my pattern making classes in college I skipped that class. AutoCAD costs thousands of bucks in the beginning. You get upgrades afterwards. My husband owns his own engineering biz so I have it for free. Problem is - I would not want to be printing any patterns out on a printer and piecing them together. A plotter would be the only way to go for me and those are rather costly as well. The version that I have on this computer here would do the same as the sewing version. I only need to know measurements. |
User: reddeviltj
Member since: 04-10-2006 Total posts: 4 |
From: MartySews
Date: 04-27-2006, 07:16 PM (3 of 3)
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On another discussion group, a number of people use the PatternMaster Boutique software with a lot of success. However it has a learning curve and one must know the basics of drafting a pattern, understanding the human body and draping fabric. One also has to know about ease of garments, when to apply it and how much is needed. This software sells for around $200 and there are add-on's and updates. Go to www.wildginger.com and download a free trial program to see if you like it. NAYY For me, a good drafting book, pencil and pattern paper is just fine. Happy Stitching! Marty 
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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