What do I need to create patterns on the computer?

[70toes]

I see them (And use them!) all the time. People have them posted on thier blogs and web-sites, but I don't know what kind of software I need to be able to create my own patterns. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks so much! :

[sewchris2642]

Try this site. http://sewing.about.com/od/software/...n_Software.htm Also read sewing message boards and ask what other people have liked/disliked about computer generated sewing patterns. Here are 2 good ones: Threads magazine http://www.threadsmagazine.com/ Their message board is called Gatherings

And PatternReview.com http://sewing.patternreview.com/

Both sites are fountain of sewing knowledge and great people.