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   carolfresia | Jul 18, 2002 10:01pm | #1

   Hi, Bunky,

   It may please you to know that Threads is currently working on an overview of pattern drafting software, due out in 2003. In the meantime, take a look at http://www.fittingtips.com for information on using software.

   You may want to look into any rights issues that could arise if you plan to use the software for a commercial purpose--I don' t know if any of the software intended for home sewers specifically forbids use in an "industrial" context, but it's a good idea to check this out.

   Carol

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   ecansell | Jul 20, 2002 02:41am | #2

   Thank you, CAROLFRESIA.  I will be careful to abide by the restrictions on the programs.  If they all carry limitations to home sewing only, I'll have to look into classes.

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   lindamaries | Jul 24, 2002 09:25pm | #3

   I have patternmaker

   You can see it at

   http://www.patternmaker.com

   I find it a very good tool. The best

   I've seen so far. The pants draft with

   the body axis back from the crotch point

   so it is a very good fit.

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   MSanders20 | Aug 04, 2002 05:44pm | #4

   Dear ?  - I have just joined this group and am not sure where to address a question.  I have Fittingly Sew, and a Click and Sew (blouse version) software.  I am trying both out at the moment and am wondering whether to stick with FS, or to splurdge on the Boutique version of PatternMaster.  There seem to be some differences and am finding hard to evaluate.  Has anyone any useful opinions.  I am not an absolute beginner having done pattern drafting at college (years ago!).  Many thanks - Maureen (from England)

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   GhillieC | Aug 08, 2002 12:00pm | #7

   Maureen,

   There is a Brit. discussion group devoted to pattern drafting, drafting software and sewing in general at http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/pmbukusers

   We also meet face to face to discuss sewing related matters, and measure and fit each other.

   Ghillie

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   MSanders20 | Aug 10, 2002 10:33pm | #8

   Dear Ghillie, many thanks for the information about the British Discussion Group PMBUKUsers.  I have joined it and am already finding it invaluable.  Maureen

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   ecansell | Aug 08, 2002 04:27am | #5

   Thank you.  I'll look at the patternmaker site.

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   cottonbets | Aug 08, 2002 05:02am | #6

   Linda, no matter what site I visit, I seem to keep coming back to the same issue, fitting pants! Have you made pants from the pattern maker system, and did you get the pattern printed out on a home printer? Do you tape pages  together to get a useable pattern? Thanks for any advice on this, I'm very intrigued!

   Betsy