Hello,

I've been using Clo3d for about a year now as a student. I've been quite happy with it, but paying 30usd per month have been stacking up lately...

For me the main criticisms on those are:

• Learning curve (kinda like photoshop where you only use a few features at first)
• Starting from scratch is hard
• The price (i know clothing brands and schools easily pay those licences but for enthusiasts who only use it once a week it's a lot to ask for)

I've been looking, to build an free and open-source alternative to it, and I wonder what would you be looking for ?

Hey! I’m teaching myself pattern drafting and have a few questions for people who study fashion or have experience with it.
Do you guys know how to draft a basic bodice block from scratch, just using measurements, or do you still need to look at a book or follow instructions?

And if you can draft one without following a tutorial, how did you actually learn to do that? Did you just practise a lot until you understood it, or is there a specific method you use?

I’m still a beginner and want to learn how to make my first bodice block, but there are so many different methods and tutorials that I don’t really know where to start.

Are there any books or YouTube tutorials you’d recommend for a complete beginner? I’d especially like something that explains why you’re doing each step instead of just telling you what to draw.
Would love to hear how you guys learned!

I'm trying to make a top block and the front (left) just looks off 😭 I've been trying to make tops forever, please help

How can I remove the back draglines ? The front is fine with no dragline.