Easiest software to learn

[Dave Monk]

For a slow learner would you recommend Gimp or Inkscape for pattern design. If you feel there is something easier please comment. Sorry if this question has been asked several times before. Thanks, Dave 

[amazingkevin]

For a slow learner would you recommend Gimp or Inkscape for pattern design. If you feel there is something easier please comment. Sorry if this question has been asked several times before. Thanks, Dave 

I need something fool proof for a 2 year old ,me :rofl:I'm slower than slow

[heppnerguy]

Dave,

   Personally, I prefer Inkscape for most pattern making but if it is portraits, then I believe GIMP is the preferred program. They are both free and both have excellent tutorials, both here in The Village by Travis and a lot on You tube. download them both and work a little with each and find which one you like best. I will be happy to step you through some if you would like me to.  

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[bobscroll]

Hi Dave, I would recommend Inkscape, I've made lot's of patterns with it and I'm still learning new things on it,

It's bigger than My brain box LOL    , You can do a lot with it! And Travis has done some great tutorials

on here for the program, You can upload free clip art and play around with it in Inkscape to make things,

Bob     

[Dave Monk]

Thanks for the opinions.

[JustLarry]

I use them both.  All programs have a learning curve but just riding a bicycle, the more you use them the easier it gets.  Travis's tutorials are here  http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forum/47-village-university/

and any question you have can be answered here.

 

Larry

[Dan]

If I'm converting a photo to make a pattern I use Gimp. All other patterns I make I use Inkscape.

[Phantom Scroller]

Photoshop and Inkscape for me but then I was trained in Photoshop for my job.  You can't go wrong with the above comments.Roly 

[Docupton]

I sometimes use rapid resizer picture stencil maker to convert photos and gimp to clean them up

Edited December 30, 2015 by Docupton

[Sparkey]

Gimp is a great free program. Travis has some great videos he made here to teach you how to use Gimp and Inkscape.

[Dave Monk]

Thanks for the comments. I started the Inkscape video last night. It is really good! Sooo glad I found this site. Dave

[Scrappile]

I confess, I think the scrolling is much easier than the pattern making.  Especially  portraits.  It is a whole different talent, which I do not possess.  SO MANY steps to making a pattern, my eyes roll back and I start frothing at the mouth after about five minutes....

 

God bless all you good pattern makers.