seamless repeat

How to Create a Seamless Repeat in Procreate with Jennifer Nichols

January 19, 2021

A hand holds a teal fabric with printed coffee mugs in front of an IPad showing the same design.

Before and After: Pastel Coffee Lover Teal by jennifernichols

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Learn How to Turn Your Inktober Drawings Into Repeating Patterns

October 9, 2019

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8 Skillshare Classes to Help You Master Seamless Repeats

February 27, 2019

Artwork by Annie Parsons of anniedrawsthings

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What We’re Loving Right Now: Adobe’s Newest Repeat Tool, Textile Designer

November 16, 2018

8 Seamless Repeat Tutorials for Designing Custom Fabric

August 17, 2018

Surface pattern design is not just for the professionals! If you’ve ever browsed our Marketplace for llamas, rainbows or even motorcycle fabric, there’s a good chance you’ve been curious to know how designers have created their seamless repeats. From traditional tools like a pen and paper to design programs like Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Illustrator®, we’re showing you eight seamless repeat tutorials to help you find your tried and true resource for creating seamless repeats. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to enter one of our upcoming design challenges!

How to Create a Seamless Repeat on Your iPad with Pixelmator

August 10, 2018

If you’ve been following the blog, by now you’ve learned how to turn your drawings into a seamless repeat in eight easy steps, seen how to design a seamless repeat in Procreate with Anda, and how to take your drawings from paper to pixel with Photoshop. So what else could there be to learn? We’re so glad you asked! Today we’re welcoming Liz Brown, one member of the dynamic duo better known as Thin Line Textiles in the Marketplace, and Spoonflower team member, to share how to create a seamless repeat on your iPad with Pixelmator. This design tool is your one-stop-shop for creating, editing and enhancing your images.

How to Create a Seamless Repeat in Photoshop

July 25, 2018

At some point in your life, you’ve probably spent five minutes doodling on a napkin or scrap piece of paper. But have you ever wondered what your doodle might look like as a repeating pattern? Spoonflower’s graphic designer, Alexis, is stopping by the blog to show you how easy it is to take your drawing off the paper and onto the screen to create a seamless repeat in Photoshop. Download your free trial and get started on your next fabric design!

How to Design a Seamless Repeat with Procreate

July 18, 2018

Does mastering the art of seamless repeats feel like the pinnacle of your surface design journey? We’ve got a not-so-secret truth to tell you—they’re easier than you might think! Spoonflower designer Anda Corrie is demystifying seamless repeats using the budget-friendly (just $9.99!) design tool, Procreate®, and her trusty iPad. With her helpful tutorial, you’ll be able to design fabric, wallpaper and even your own custom bedding in no time.

Looking for even more Procreate tutorials? Don’t miss Jennifer Nichols step-by-step instructions on how to create a seamless repeat in Procreate and

The Seamless Repeat Workshop to Inspire Your Next Design

July 17, 2018

Peeking through the windows of Sew Over It, the picture-perfect sewing shop in Islington, North London, during Zeena Shah’s seamless repeat design workshop in June, you couldn’t miss the eight eager students taking in all the design knowledge you could ever need for crafting the perfect pattern. Follow along as Zeena gives you a behind-the-scenes look at her hands-on class and then give seamless repeats a try with this beginner-friendly design tutorial.

The Seamless Repeat Workshop To Inspire Your Next Design | Spoonflower Blog

Zeena sported her own design, Brush Marks Yellow, while wearing a Linen Cotton Canvas Peppermint Jumpsuit

How to Create a Seamless Repeat from a Drawing

January 29, 2018

Surface pattern design is not just for the professionals! If you’ve ever browsed our Marketplace for unicorn, confetti or even motorcycle fabric, there’s a good chance you’ve been curious to know how designers have created their seamless repeats. Today we’re putting the tools into your own hands (professional, aspiring or otherwise) with a simple step-by-step tutorial that shows one way to create your very own seamless repeat design, no fancy editing software required!

Tools required:

Tape
8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper
Pens, pencils, markers or crayons
A straight edge or ruler
Craft knife or scissors
Optional: Cutting surface
Access to a scanner

Step 1: Create your drawing. The key is not to let any of your artwork go off the page—keep it contained!