Thank you so much geekyjade and ryangabriel for suggesting such an amazing software, and the video tutorial by Sara Adams was really beneficial in using Inkscape. The video mentioned many tricks and tactics that should prove to be helpful while working with the software. Thank you once again for your help. You guys are indeed a blessing for beginners like us.

Hi nataliacooper, I can totally empathize with you, I am going through the same dilemma but I am not as well trained in this art as you are (my father is more of the "get your hands greasy" kind). I recently started making my own designs but I find it difficult to draw them. I can sketch them by hand but it's not giving me that accurate and precise outcome.