Free Pattern Making Software

[Fred Weiss]

Patternshop is a powerful tool enabling the repetition of motifs and the organisation of networks. Created by designers for designers, it functions in a simple and intuitive way. Import your images into the software and they will repeat instantaneously, adjust proportions, while you arrange them and work in real time. Preview your work in real time, export a high definition matched image, with the texture and dimensions you desire.

Free and worth checking out.

 

[rjssigns]

Thanks Fred. I just downloaded the program. Will set it up tonight.

 

[MikeD]

Another option for pattern making is Artlandia Symmetry Works. Unfortunately, it's not free like the one above, but it's not that expensive. The software is available as a plugin for PhotoShop and Illustrator. It takes full advantage of smart objects and symbols, so everything remains editable.
http://www.artlandia.com/
I have an old copy that doesn't work with my updated CS, so I am going to try out Fred's suggestion tonight; should be fun!
Thanks Fred!

 

[MikeD]

got it installed and already using it- pretty easy as well.
Thanks for sharing!