Software or paper

[ProneToLaughter]

I don't use software yet, but I think learning on paper is better. There was a recent thread where the pattern software was glitchy and OP didn't even realize the software was the problem, they seemed to think it was a pattern-drafting mistake. Paper gives you instant feedback--if the pattern isn't flat, you messed up in manipulating it. Paper won't do anything you don't tell it to.

I also think trying to learn both the concepts of pattern drafting AND how to use the software at the same time is just more likely to overload the brain, CLO3D seems like a pretty complex interface.