Comments on: Inkscape Vs. Affinity: Which is BETTER for Sewing in 2026?

By: Lori Symes

Lori Symes — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:29:30 +0000

I am planning to start with Inkscape mainly because if the sewing tutorials. ( This will probably happen in February when hoping to focus more on garment sewing vs. quilting.)

Later, I may switch to Affinity Designer when becoming more proficient…..

By: Sheredith

Sheredith — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:00:52 +0000

In reply to Tina.

Hello! The standard trial period is 10 days and a 14-day money back guarantee. They have done a special 90-day trial in the past. I’ll make sure to change that!
To save a file to open in Adobe, you will need to save as a PDF file.
To shorten a pattern, edit the nodes to the desired height.
Here is a tutorial for shortening pattern pieces in Inkscape. It can be done similarly in Affinity.
https://youtu.be/XRPpyhOUlWM

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 06:26:37 +0000

I have downloaded a trial for Infinity but they say it is only for 10 days not 90. I am pretty new to pdf stitcher, Inkscape and Affinity. I think my inexperience is hindering me from making a correct judgement but i will really try. I had Inkscape downloaded and trying that. I got frustrated because i didn’t manage to successfully shorten a garment. (Probably my inability). I eventually managed in Affinity but the page looked a mess. I am not sure about the lack of specific percentage in Affinity. So far i am on equal with both. If i can save the pattern as a pdf from Affinity and use it in adobe. I think i might be leaning to that but so far i haven’t been able to open any pattern in adobe after editing in Affinity.