My experience of CAD/CAM for solid materials works well enough for me. So when I started sewing corsets of all things for my fist project, CAD didn’t work well for the way I create, it could be for my lack of knowledge. So I used spread sheets and Adobe Illustrator to create my patterns and it worked very well for my needs.
Then I started sewing backless cowl neck blouses. Which led to more ladies wanting these and making pattern adjustments. So I started evaluating pattern making software. Well, I don’t want another CAD software, I already have that. I looked at the “home” versions and they are all pre-packaged patterns that you have to modify. None of which really suited my style of creativity.
Some how I came across Valentina.
I agree from whats been said in write ups, Valentina isn’t like those other packages, IMO, it’s better for me in the way I create.
I use raw data in the form of measurements, take that date to create from scratch any pattern I choose! I’m not a pattern maker with any training and I’m learning as I go. But the way Valentina works, It’s teaching me skills at a faster rate, IMO.
Valentina has it’s place among the various software packages available for sewing. IMO, I’d put my money into this project because it’s a fantastic tool for they way I create and think!
Thank you to the creator of this software.