I'm thinking of making my own sails, guess I'm not the only one toying with this thought. I hope to profit from the experience of others, to be able to make informed decisions whether to go ahead with it or not, and how to go about it. I've found two interesting threads http://www.catsailor.com/forums/showflat...=true#Post63203 and http://www.catsailor.com/forums/sho...;amp;page=0&fpart=1&vc=1 on this forum . I'd like advice about sail design resources: good books, websites, design software. Which skills are needed, what tools are absolutely necessary, which ones are nice to have but not essential. What are the pros and cons of different designs, materials and construction methods. Which suppliers can you recommend. I'd be glad to hear from anybody who has any thoughts and experience on this matter.