Textile Pattern Design with Photoshop
A course by Isabela de OliveiraFashion Designer and Pattern Maker
A course by Isabela de Oliveira, Fashion Designer and Pattern Maker
Learn the steps to create a digital pattern theme and apply it to any type of textile
In the world of textiles, creating your own patterns with unique designs might be the secret ingredient to success. Isabela de Oliveira is a professional print designer for the brand FARM and specializes in transforming fabrics into spectacular showcases of Brazlilian culture. She draws inspiration from nature, the visual arts, and everyday objects, achieving powerful images with a wide social reach.
In this course, learn how to compose a versatile illustration for a textile piece. Isabela guides you through the process step by step, from conceptualizing your ideas and creating some initial sketches and rapports in Adobe Photoshop, to preparing the definitive file for sending and printing.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 10 downloads
What will we do on the course?
2 minutes, 16 seconds
Assembling the pattern sketch
14 minutes, 16 seconds
Composing a pattern
16 minutes, 39 seconds
rapport and simulation
11 minutes, 24 seconds
Color variations
6 minutes, 26 seconds
Preparation for printing
2 minutes, 28 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by hearing Isabela talk about her journey through the world of illustration and pattern design, which started in her childhood. Get to know a few of her main creative influences and see a brief overview of the course.
Next, look for reference materials, focusing on shapes and colors, and learn to organize them according to your project. Then plan out your design based on your concept and do your first sketches in Adobe Photoshop.
Now get stuck into creating your pattern using the sketches! Design each element one by one and generate a simulation to check the overall aesthetic works as well as the size of the rapport. Now it's time to play around with color combinations for the gorgeous result you envisaged.
Lastly, Isabela shows you how to wrap up your design with some final adjustments before preparing it for production. Hear some final tips on the different applications for your creation and how to promote it.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Design a pattern in Adobe Photoshop that can be used on any fabric.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in pattern making for design and industry professionals who want to broaden their skills.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is necessary for this course.
In terms of materials, all you need is a computer with access to this software.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Sem dúvida um dos melhores cursos da Domestika que já fiz! Aprendi muito e me sinto segura para criar uma estampa do zero!
- 3 months ago
Curso maravilhoso! Sou fã da Isa! Acompanho o trabalho a anos! Privilégio ter essa oportunidade! Parabens e sucesso!
- 4 months ago
good
- 5 months ago
Muy bueno el curso. ¡Muchas gracias!
- 5 months ago
Curso muito bom
She started off in print design creating rapports for the brand Wasabi using third-party patterns. From there, she began to design her own patterns which the brand were quick to use on their clothing. She currently works as a pattern designer at FARM, one of Brazil's top fashion brands.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do on the course?
- U2
planning the print
- Conceptualization
- Reference Search
- Assembling the pattern sketch
- U3
drawing the pattern
- Composing a pattern
- rapport and simulation
- Color variations
- U4
Finishing the pattern
- Final adjustments
- Preparation for printing
- Dissemination of work
- FP
Final project
- Textile Pattern Design with Photoshop
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FAQs
This course is ideal for those with basic design or illustration knowledge who want to deepen their skills in printmaking, digital illustration, and portfolio development for fashion.
You don’t need to be a professional artist, but having basic drawing skills and an interest in illustration, design, or fashion will help you get the most out of the course.
You’ll need a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed, a graphics tablet (optional), access to Pinterest, and basic drawing supplies for sketching and planning prints.
You’ll learn how to create original prints from scratch, research references, build mood boards, develop digital repeat patterns, apply illustrations to garments, simulate prints, and assemble a professional portfolio.
The course covers manual and digital illustration techniques, creating and adjusting repeat patterns in Photoshop, layer management, applying prints to mockups, color use, and print preparation.
You’ll learn how to find, organize, and adapt visual references from Pinterest and other sources, create themed folders, and turn your research into original, creative prints.
Yes, the course guides you through designing original prints for various themes and audiences, including seasonal and niche collections, focusing on visual identity and fashion trends.