How do i PDF patterns?

[grizle]

I have a couple patterns i have drawn up for myself and wondering how one goes about getting them from a bit of paper into a PDF on the computer. Do i need special program to draw it in, do i scan it or is there another way? Help please.

[missymoomoo]

You scan it in, make sure your settings don't scale it up or down.
Then download Cute PDF maker, it's free and will convert them

It's pretty easy

[Dunners]

For my nappy patterns I drew up a grid in a publishing programme, with numbers in every second grid. (an important step I then learnt was to PDF the grid before the next step). Print out the PDFed grid. I then drew the outline onto the grid, and from there drew it on the computer using the grid as a guide for shape. Not sure it was the best way, but it worked for me! Oh, and I used a free PDF programme (PDF995 or something). DH's new work laptop with new MS Office has built in PDF file option.

[Razz]

i use cute pdf too. super easy

[Darny]

I use Corel Draw or macromedia Freehand - they both have built in PDF and have rulers and grids etc so make drafting a pattern easier. But if you just want a couple of hand drawn ones and don't intend on selling them then scan and cute pdf.

[grizle]

Have found how to save as PDF. Will try the gridlines and drawing it in

[drlauren]

there is a great series on sew mama sew at the moment about computerising patterns:
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=16957

i think the PDF bit will come in a couple of days

[Dunners]

Forgot to mention, with the gridlines, I drew them on a master page - for ease of deleting them once the object had been drawn. I hope that makes some sense?