Another question for all of my PDF pattern users:
How do you feel about hand-drawn patterns versus digital patterns?
I am still working on the 'Baptism Dress Pattern', but I really want it to be done well. My personal opinion is that a well made hand-drawn pattern works just as well as a digitized one, but since I won't be purchasing my own patterns, I thought I better ask you guys.
Sooooo, what do you think?
(Some fun pdf patterns for you to look at, cause really-- what fun is a blog post without pictures?)
I think a clear, well drawn pattern works just as well as a digital one!
ReplyDeleteI just reviewed my thoughts on PDF patterns yesterday but didn't talk about this...either one works for me. Accurate sizing is more important than computer drafting. That Miss Molly pattern is a staple in my house!
ReplyDeleteI think well done hand-drawn patterns work just as well. However, I much prefer them to be digital. I just feel a little "ripped off" if I spend $6+ on a pattern than is drawn by hand.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rebekah. I definitely prefer digital.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a digital, but would be fine with a hand drawn. What I don't like is getting a pattern without a guide telling what measurements match up to what size (ie, Chest measurement 23 inches = 5T)
ReplyDeleteI've used some poor computer drawn PDF patterns. I've used some great hand drawn ones. I PREFER computer drawn, but what matters most to me is how easy it is to lay out and line up. I don't want to spend 45 minutes trying to figure out which page goes where and how they overlap.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind hand drawn patterns if they are well drawn, symmetrical, etc. I agree with Andrea about ease of lining up.
ReplyDeleteI prefer digital patterns for the reason that they are easy to reprint so that I don't have to either cut into the pattern or trace it - that generally saves me time. That said, I agree that it is important for digital patterns to line up. In terms of getting patterns to line up, I think the Oliver and S pop-over sun dress aligns well, and also CarlaC patterns from youcanmakethis.com are easy to align.
ReplyDeleteBut of course, the most important thing is that it is a good pattern. I use Pink Fig and Farbenmix patterns and those are both patterns I have to trace. I like that Farbenmix uses heavy paper because it is more robust for tracing purposes.
I am going to say digital b/c the couple hand drawn ones I have purchased I just wasn't that impressed with.
ReplyDeleteA pattern is a pattern, the most important things are ease of use and good labeling. Other than that, whatever floats your boat.
ReplyDeleteI think Rachel Marie Gold made a good point, if it's a hand drawn pattern then using heavy paper is a must, I think. That way the pattern is so much easier to use and trace.
If a pattern is well executed it does not matter if it is hand drawn or digital. Unfortunately there is a feeling of worth attached to the digital. It's like we are getting what we paid for. Not always true. I just want something that goes together fairly easily and that the finished garment is great. I am more picky about sewing instructions being detailed than the pattern pieces... IMHO
ReplyDeletep.s. I've purchased 12 PDF patterns in the past 6 weeks. I'm on a think I can sew more than I can kick.
I prefer digital.
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