**********ANNOUNCEMENT: ONE-ON-ONE Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CLASSES are now AVAILABLE!!! Do you need specialized help with fashion sketching or print/ pattern design??? ***Need help with a project or assignment that has you stuck? I can work with you ONE-ON-ONE online to help you with: - Fashion Sketching - Print/Pattern Design - Tech Packs & Specs - And more! Don't sit around being confused anymore. For more info follow this link: rebeccaartistrydesign.com/adobe-illustrator-and-photoshop-classes/ You also can find this link on my About page on RUclips. I hope you check it out!- I'd love to work with you!!!********** Do you have any questions about repeat patterns? Did this method help you? Let me know in the comments below! I’ll be happy to help! And don’t forget to check out these Illustrator pattern videos too! : Pattern Rescaling in Adobe Illustrator PT 1- How to Rescale Pattern Swatches in Adobe Illustrator: ruclips.net/video/3u29ESh0E9g/видео.html Change Size of Pattern Swatches Adobe Illustrator PT 2- Pattern Rescaling/ Save Multiple Sizes!: ruclips.net/video/7rpJV-Y3bUA/видео.html
yes ! huuuge help 😊😊 - you explain very clearly - love the pink box graphics for the edge motifs request 1 - when you copied the edge motifs - I would have liked to see the layers panel - ie - I was thinking of linking layers for the edge motifs -so if you move edge motif A - its copy will also move - cant wait to watch the next vid you suggested request/idea 2 - would love to see u do a vid on say actions script - to do a repeat pattern - at least for the artboard; bounding box; color square etc - never seen that and I think that would make a great vid
@@aine4400 I’m so glad this helped you!!! Thanks for your requests! ***For request 1 when you say “linking” layers, do you mean “grouping” the layers? As in grouping edge Motif A with it’s copy so they move together? I understand what you’re trying to do- good thinking on that! Just want to make sure if you were referring to using grouping specifically, or if you were meaning something other than that. Please let me know. (That made me think of another technique as well which I’ll share in a future video). And for request 2- Great idea! Yes actions can be helpful sometimes for patterns. I’ll put that on my list for videos!
@@aine4400 Hi! Regarding linked layers for edge motifs, here is a video I posted. This is how I would link edge motifs to achieve what you described above: Symbols for Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator: ruclips.net/video/yQWRQQuUvpc/видео.html And here is also a video for the Actions request: Actions For Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator / Follow Along! Create a 3 x 3 Pattern Actions Set!: ruclips.net/video/M3bIWPVFsqI/видео.html Hope you like them!
Your explanation is wonderful and easy to follow. Some of the videos I've seen are way too complex. Thank you for simplifying this! It will save me a LOT of time.
Thank you so much- I appreciate the compliment! I'm so glad that you found it easy to follow. Great to hear that it was helpful for you! You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!
I always freeze up when it comes to the repeating pattern, but you have helped me to see it through a different lens. I’m gonna try to do it. TY so much.
You’re welcome! I remember feeling that way before. I’m so glad to hear that this helped. I’m sure you can do it! Feel free to ask if you have any questions. And thanks for watching!
Thank you dear❤But how did you make those watercolour flowers in Ai? 😮Cause they are looks like if were painting in photoshop or any raster program with pixel brushes not vector.
Hi there- You're welcome, and thanks for your question! The individual flowers and leaves used in this video are from a stock website and they were vectorized. Most likely they were originally watercolor painted by hand, scanned in, cleaned up in Photoshop, and then vectorized for use in Illustrator. I have a separate video series showing how to do this on a different watercolor floral. If you want to see the process for doing that, you can watch Parts 1 & 2 of the series. Here are the links: Part 1 How to Scan/ Clean a watercolor image in Photoshop- prep for vectorization: ruclips.net/video/BYn30F0K1wo/видео.html Part 2 How to Vectorize the Watercolors Adobe Illustrator- here’s the link to that one: ruclips.net/video/bNFM2SWB_sU/видео.html
Hi there! Are the disappearing detail lines stroke lines? The crop function in Pathfinder won't work on strokes. Only on fills. If you need to crop the pattern you would have to expand your strokes (object/ expand) and then crop.
Hi Shawn! You can use an image as is. But it won't be as editable as if you were to image trace it. When you Image Trace, the image will become a vector and will be workable if you need to recolor it, or alter the shape later on. Depends how you're planning to use it later.
hi, i have an issue: when i create a pattern i can see white edges around it. I don'T know why because i made sure that it doesn't have any excess (i trimmed it to a perfect square before doing the swatch). And also in patter options > i unchecked the "tile edge" box. Do you know why this happens? thanks!
Hi there. I have a separate video about the white lines issue. I go over a few different scenarios and how to fix it depending on what’s causing it. Here is the link so you can watch it: ruclips.net/video/T7r1TKwqGes/видео.html Let me know if that helps you. However, it sounds like you might be using the Pattern Tool based on what you said about how you unchecked the “tile edge” box. Just FYI- I usually make my patterns the manual way as I am not the biggest fan of the pattern tool. And I have been doing this for a long time. So you might want to try switching over to the manual method which is what I’m showing in this current video that you commented on. But please let me know if the video in the link helps you, or if you’re still having an issue after that. Thanks!
I can't manage to get the crop to work. When I do it, the shapes in the box disappear and the ones on the outside remain. Not sure what I'm doing wrong...
Hi there! By any chance are the disappearing objects made up of strokes? If they are, the functions in the Pathfinder window (such as the crop function) won't work properly. It will make strokes disappear. If this is the case, you would have to expand your artwork to make it into fills and not strokes. You would do this with Object/ Expand, and then crop it.
Ok I see. This is also the case with png images. The Pathfinder options such as crop will not work with png images. Pathfinder will only work with vector shapes that are fills (drawn objects). - So with png images, you can follow the same instructions in the video, but when you get to the part where I do Pathfinder/ Crop, you will INSTEAD right click, and select "Make clipping mask". This will give you the crop effect. - After this, go into the layers panel, duplicate the clear box, and keep one clear box at the top of the sublayers where it is, and drag the other one down to the bottom so it's behind all your artwork. Then you can drag the whole thing into the swatches panel to create a repeat swatch from this. - However, I would encourage you to start working with vector artwork going forward instead of flat images like png's because that's really what Illustrator is meant for. - Hope that helps! Let me know how it goes or if you have any more questions.
Hi there! Thanks for your question. I have a video all about resolving the white lines issue- here is the link: ruclips.net/video/T7r1TKwqGes/видео.htmlsi=fFfknGM1YjynxA0h Hope that helps!
I understand the repeating patterns, but I do t understand why you can’t use the pattern tool? Is it industry standard or the pattern tool doesn’t make a true repeat… I can’t tell when I use it.
Both the manual method that I used in this tutorial, and the pattern tool method are fine to use. It's a matter of preference. I personally like the manual method more because the pattern tool doesn’t always necessarily give me the exact effect I want. I feel I have more control over my pattern development with the manual way. But the pattern tool does have some nice features and is good for when you want to play with different tile options and preview your repeat as you’re making it. Yes- it does make a true repeat. I think it’s good for everyone to know how to do it both ways and then use the method that you like best.
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**********ANNOUNCEMENT: ONE-ON-ONE Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CLASSES are now AVAILABLE!!! Do you need specialized help with fashion sketching or print/ pattern design??? ***Need help with a project or assignment that has you stuck?
I can work with you ONE-ON-ONE online to help you with:
- Fashion Sketching
- Print/Pattern Design
- Tech Packs & Specs
- And more!
Don't sit around being confused anymore. For more info follow this link: rebeccaartistrydesign.com/adobe-illustrator-and-photoshop-classes/
You also can find this link on my About page on RUclips.
I hope you check it out!- I'd love to work with you!!!**********
Do you have any questions about repeat patterns? Did this method help you? Let me know in the comments below! I’ll be happy to help!
And don’t forget to check out these Illustrator pattern videos too! :
Pattern Rescaling in Adobe Illustrator PT 1- How to Rescale Pattern Swatches in Adobe Illustrator: ruclips.net/video/3u29ESh0E9g/видео.html
Change Size of Pattern Swatches Adobe Illustrator PT 2- Pattern Rescaling/ Save Multiple Sizes!: ruclips.net/video/7rpJV-Y3bUA/видео.html
yes ! huuuge help 😊😊 - you explain very clearly - love the pink box graphics for the edge motifs
request 1 - when you copied the edge motifs - I would have liked to see the layers panel - ie - I was thinking of linking layers for the edge motifs -so if you move edge motif A - its copy will also move
- cant wait to watch the next vid you suggested
request/idea 2 - would love to see u do a vid on say actions script - to do a repeat pattern - at least for the artboard; bounding box; color square etc
- never seen that and I think that would make a great vid
@@aine4400 I’m so glad this helped you!!! Thanks for your requests!
***For request 1 when you say “linking” layers, do you mean “grouping” the layers? As in grouping edge Motif A with it’s copy so they move together? I understand what you’re trying to do- good thinking on that! Just want to make sure if you were referring to using grouping specifically, or if you were meaning something other than that. Please let me know.
(That made me think of another technique as well which I’ll share in a future video).
And for request 2- Great idea! Yes actions can be helpful sometimes for patterns. I’ll put that on my list for videos!
@@aine4400 Hi! Regarding linked layers for edge motifs, here is a video I posted. This is how I would link edge motifs to achieve what you described above:
Symbols for Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator: ruclips.net/video/yQWRQQuUvpc/видео.html
And here is also a video for the Actions request:
Actions For Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator / Follow Along! Create a 3 x 3 Pattern Actions Set!: ruclips.net/video/M3bIWPVFsqI/видео.html
Hope you like them!
The best tutorial in this topic I was able to find. Thanks a lot.
@@user-grey_striped_cat Thanks so much- I appreciate that!!! You're very welcome!
i'm not kidding this is the most useful pattern tutorial, coming from a source better than adobe, what the -
@@thuzi10 Thanks so much- I appreciate that! Glad this was useful for you!
Your explanation is wonderful and easy to follow. Some of the videos I've seen are way too complex. Thank you for simplifying this! It will save me a LOT of time.
Thank you so much- I appreciate the compliment! I'm so glad that you found it easy to follow. Great to hear that it was helpful for you! You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!
...by far THE BEST tutorial on this subject I have come across so far. Thank you.
Thanks so much- I really appreciate that!!! You're very welcome!
I always freeze up when it comes to the repeating pattern, but you have helped me to see it through a different lens. I’m gonna try to do it. TY so much.
You’re welcome! I remember feeling that way before. I’m so glad to hear that this helped. I’m sure you can do it! Feel free to ask if you have any questions. And thanks for watching!
Brilliant
Thank you!
Thank you dear❤But how did you make those watercolour flowers in Ai? 😮Cause they are looks like if were painting in photoshop or any raster program with pixel brushes not vector.
Hi there- You're welcome, and thanks for your question! The individual flowers and leaves used in this video are from a stock website and they were vectorized. Most likely they were originally watercolor painted by hand, scanned in, cleaned up in Photoshop, and then vectorized for use in Illustrator.
I have a separate video series showing how to do this on a different watercolor floral. If you want to see the process for doing that, you can watch Parts 1 & 2 of the series. Here are the links:
Part 1 How to Scan/ Clean a watercolor image in Photoshop- prep for vectorization: ruclips.net/video/BYn30F0K1wo/видео.html
Part 2 How to Vectorize the Watercolors Adobe Illustrator- here’s the link to that one: ruclips.net/video/bNFM2SWB_sU/видео.html
When I crop, some of the elements in my patterns like detail lines disappear, what should I do?
Hi there! Are the disappearing detail lines stroke lines? The crop function in Pathfinder won't work on strokes. Only on fills. If you need to crop the pattern you would have to expand your strokes (object/ expand) and then crop.
Hi Rebecca! If I am uploading an image to be used in a pattern, do I need to do image trace on it first or can I use it as is?
Hi Shawn! You can use an image as is. But it won't be as editable as if you were to image trace it. When you Image Trace, the image will become a vector and will be workable if you need to recolor it, or alter the shape later on. Depends how you're planning to use it later.
hi, i have an issue: when i create a pattern i can see white edges around it. I don'T know why because i made sure that it doesn't have any excess (i trimmed it to a perfect square before doing the swatch). And also in patter options > i unchecked the "tile edge" box. Do you know why this happens? thanks!
Hi there. I have a separate video about the white lines issue. I go over a few different scenarios and how to fix it depending on what’s causing it. Here is the link so you can watch it: ruclips.net/video/T7r1TKwqGes/видео.html
Let me know if that helps you.
However, it sounds like you might be using the Pattern Tool based on what you said about how you unchecked the “tile edge” box. Just FYI- I usually make my patterns the manual way as I am not the biggest fan of the pattern tool. And I have been doing this for a long time. So you might want to try switching over to the manual method which is what I’m showing in this current video that you commented on.
But please let me know if the video in the link helps you, or if you’re still having an issue after that.
Thanks!
I can't manage to get the crop to work. When I do it, the shapes in the box disappear and the ones on the outside remain. Not sure what I'm doing wrong...
Hi there! By any chance are the disappearing objects made up of strokes? If they are, the functions in the Pathfinder window (such as the crop function) won't work properly. It will make strokes disappear.
If this is the case, you would have to expand your artwork to make it into fills and not strokes. You would do this with Object/ Expand, and then crop it.
@@rebeccaartistryfashiondesign Thanks for your reply. No idea, the images I'm using are .png that I downloaded to try the repeat pattern.
Ok I see. This is also the case with png images. The Pathfinder options such as crop will not work with png images. Pathfinder will only work with vector shapes that are fills (drawn objects).
- So with png images, you can follow the same instructions in the video, but when you get to the part where I do Pathfinder/ Crop, you will INSTEAD right click, and select "Make clipping mask". This will give you the crop effect.
- After this, go into the layers panel, duplicate the clear box, and keep one clear box at the top of the sublayers where it is, and drag the other one down to the bottom so it's behind all your artwork. Then you can drag the whole thing into the swatches panel to create a repeat swatch from this.
- However, I would encourage you to start working with vector artwork going forward instead of flat images like png's because that's really what Illustrator is meant for.
- Hope that helps! Let me know how it goes or if you have any more questions.
@@rebeccaartistryfashiondesign Thank you, that makes sense now!
You're welcome! Great!
Why is it that Every time the seamless pattern repeats itself you can see the lines. How do i correct that?
Hi there! Thanks for your question. I have a video all about resolving the white lines issue- here is the link:
ruclips.net/video/T7r1TKwqGes/видео.htmlsi=fFfknGM1YjynxA0h
Hope that helps!
@@rebeccaartistryfashiondesign Thank you very much. I hope it will solve my problem. Thanks for taking the time to answer and a fast answer!
You're very welcome- I hope it will solve your problem too! Thanks for watching!
I understand the repeating patterns, but I do t understand why you can’t use the pattern tool? Is it industry standard or the pattern tool doesn’t make a true repeat… I can’t tell when I use it.
Both the manual method that I used in this tutorial, and the pattern tool method are fine to use. It's a matter of preference. I personally like the manual method more because the pattern tool doesn’t always necessarily give me the exact effect I want. I feel I have more control over my pattern development with the manual way. But the pattern tool does have some nice features and is good for when you want to play with different tile options and preview your repeat as you’re making it. Yes- it does make a true repeat. I think it’s good for everyone to know how to do it both ways and then use the method that you like best.