Week 32: Textile Design - Part 1 Repeat Print

Create a repeat pattern in Illustrator using swatches

Beginner

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Creating your own design and adding it to your swatch panel.

Intermediate

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Resizing your design from the swatches panel.

Advanced

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Creating a 3D render of your print on a pair of leggings.

Time Allocated

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30 minutes for research. After that, allow 30 minutes for drawing with blob brush, 60 minutes for creating a repeat pattern and another 30 placing your design on a 3D Mock-Up using an already purchased render.

Design Goals

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Create a repeat pattern to use on a 3D Mock-Up.

Constraints

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Create your simple design first, try using the Blob brush.

Software

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  • Adobe Illustrator

    Blob Brush, Patterns, Textile Design

  • Adobe Photoshop

    Clipping Mask, Swatch Panel, Place Link, Mockups

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