Textile Pattern Design with Photoshop
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
- 98% positive reviews (212)
- 6,285 students
- 12 lessons (1h 23m)
- 10 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat 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.
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Isabela de Oliveira
A course by Isabela de Oliveira
Isabela de Oliveira studied fashion design at the Faculdade SENAI and had already shown great interest in the visual arts from a young age, attending various design and painting courses and workshops. Since 2013, she has been dedicating herself solely to design.
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
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do on the course?
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U2
planning the print
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Conceptualization
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Reference Search
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Assembling the pattern sketch
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U3
drawing the pattern
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Composing a pattern
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rapport and simulation
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Color variations
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U4
Finishing the pattern
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Final adjustments
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Preparation for printing
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Dissemination of work
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FP
Final project
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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.
Adobe Photoshop
Sem dúvida um dos melhores cursos da Domestika que já fiz! Aprendi muito e me sinto segura para criar uma estampa do zero!
Curso maravilhoso! Sou fã da Isa! Acompanho o trabalho a anos! Privilégio ter essa oportunidade! Parabens e sucesso!
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Muy bueno el curso. ¡Muchas gracias!
Curso muito bom