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By: Holly Sullivan
Personal Patterns sewing software
I've been using the software for about a year and a half for myself
and my clients. The basic Personal Patterns 2.0 (demo available for
$10.00) has numerous bodice configurations (too numerous to list),
straight skirt, high-waisted skirt and A-line (which can be changed
to full flared); straight trousers, pleated trousers and another
which I've forgotten--in other works all that you need to make most
designs. It has standard sizes for women
(6-44), men (full range also) and children (needless to say, the
childrens' patterns are different) from infant to large-sized teen.
In the last month, Personal Patterns has released "Jackets" , a
description of which I posted on AOL, as follows:
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.................Personal Patterns Jackets (Women's Designer Jackets
and Suits) works exactly like the existing Personal Patterns 2.0
There are over 100 different possible style
combinations--single-breasted, double-breasted, fitted, semi-fitted,
boxy, classic notched collar, tuxedo notched collar, shawl collar,
V-neck (cardigan), jewel-neck (cardigan), convertible collar, slanted
upper welt pocket, straight upper welt pocket, upper patch pocket, no
upper pocket, straight lower double-welt pocket, lower patch pocket,
no lower pocket, long jacket, short jacket, one-button, two- button,
three-button, four-button, two-button double breasted, four-button
double breasted, two-piece sleeves, etc. etc. Plus, all the skirts in
the regular PersPats and all the trousers. (If you're not interested
in dresses or blouses, this is all that you'd need.) There are lining
patterns and facing patterns for all the configurations. In addition,
there are detailed assembly instructions (including the "easy"
double-welt pocket instructions).
It installed in less than 5 minutes with no tweaking. I can run it
from Geoworks without shelling out to DOS--there should be no problem
runnning it from Windows. All of the standard women's sizes are
pre-loaded (6 thru 44). I copied over my group of specialized
measurements (I have a separate set for me and my customers). I
selected a pattern (you're given all the variables and options to
choose from to customize your choice) and printed the jacket front
and upper welt pocket. It even has notch marks. No seam allowances,
as before. Laid it out on floor; everything looks fine. Water
Fountain Software recommends that you sew a jacket front, jacket back
and sleeve in muslin to double check your fittings.
BTW, It does not install into the old Persnal Patterns directory.
Creates separate directory (less than 1 meg in size). No colorful
graphic screen display like Dress Shop, just the pattern outline and
construction markings that you need to see. The interface is easy to
use with mouse or not. Same measurements as original Personal
Patterns needed. A little less complex than Dress Shop's measurements
(e.g., the hem point of reference is the waistline, not the floor).
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Fit is excellent. Manual is excellent. Prints on DM or laser on
regular paper (taped together for pattern).
Personal Patterns is available from:
Water Fountain Software
13 East 17th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-929-6204 (Mon-Fri, NOON to 5:00PM EST/EDT)
FAX: 212-929-1025
Cost for entire package, i.e., 2.0 + Jackets is approx $380.00. Each
module is available separately. Demo (as of now) is available only
for 2.0.
Designer K (Kateri)