I'm a Mac user, and I've had Garment Designer for over two years now. I can't recommend it highly enough. I originally chose it from among the patternmaking software available because of its Mac version. Now that I've used it a lot, though, I think I would choose this one over again if computer compatibility were not an issue. With it, I've been able to make a range of customized clothing with pleasing results. It provides much freedom in design while also taking away the headache of drafting difficult bits, such as armholes and sleeves. One of the sizes included is for American Girl Dolls, and the pants patterns I made with it turned out great for my young friend. It has been a lot of fun to explore and use.

I'd like to point out what I discovered from reading Brook's blog and from looking at the notes after this article. This article was originally published in 2003, which means that the accompanying photos are also from that year. Brooke is now 29 and has had time for her style to evolve. DLGiles was right to look forward--I very much like what she has to offer on her website now. I encourage others to look at her newest creations there.