How to Create Seamless Repeating Patterns in Adobe Illustrator (for beginners)

Creating repeats in Illustrator is EASY if you know the right tools! This video will show you how to use Illustrator’s built in pattern making tool to create straight or half drop repeating patterns.
We’ll also cover how to define the size of your repeat tile and the trick to add background colors (without cropping your motifs).
Make sure to watch to the end where you’ll also learn how to fill your fashion flat with your repeating pattern and change the size of the repeat.
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[@nuggetsaurusrex]

Thanks for the explanation! I’ve watched several other videos trying to figure this out but this one explained it so simply and well.

[@abbayhvhreigns7iloveyeshua650]

Thank you for Sharing informative & instructive

[@ShantellBancroft]

excellent! Thank you 🎉

[@ghadabendary1438]

Thank you so much 💓 💗

[@twanieblack]

Awesome Sauce

[@meowyimeow]

Thanks for this tutorial! How do you save the pattern to upload to Spoonflower, etc?

[@darinakalinova2180]

Hi Sew Heidi, would you have any suggestions how to do patchwork pattern and aran knitted design ? Thank you

[@MartiTy]

The same question

[@Moood007]

Hi Heidi! My name is Natalie. I’m a fashion design student at lasalle college in Montreal and one of our classes requires we interview a professional in the field we want to be in. I know it’s far fetched but I was wondering if my teammates and I could interview you. We can conduct the interview via zoom or teams. Please let me know if you’d be interested