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On a PC: use the Snipping Tool instructions found here. On a Mac: hold cmd+shift+3 and drag around the image you would like to capture

I prefer to grab my images with a cropped screenshot, and you can easily do this too. You can choose whatever fabric you like, but make sure you have an image that includes one full repeat of the pattern if you want to create a nice seamless repeat. In this example, I've chosen to use the Blue & Harvest Gold Slub Stripe fabric. What You'll Need:Īdobe Illustrator (any version, you can grab a free trial here) Skill Level:īeginner / Intermediate (basic AI skills required) This is a great process to go through before you buy your fabric, so you can make sure you like how it looks in a finished garment.

One of the features I mentioned was the ability to mock up repeating patterns from a fabric swatch found online, and in this tutorial I'm going to show you just how to do that with your favourite fabrics found at Offset Warehouse. In a previous article, I shared an overview of Illustrator and how it will change your design world. You can mock up your garments before you buy the fabrics! Without further ado, here she is: Find out how to create repeat patterns in illustrator using existing fabric swatches. The multi-talented Sew Heidi is back with a new illustrator tutorial just for you.