The created 2D objects can be used for general drafting in a way similar to Inkscape or Autocad. It also provides tools to define a working plane, a grid, and a snapping system to precisely control the position of your geometry. The Draft Workbench allows you to draw simple 2D objects, and offers several tools to modify them afterwards. FreeCAD - Draft workbench - About FreeCAD
This is a list of free and open source 2D CAD (computer-aided design) software packages.