There are some basic features in here we’ll cover shortly. The Pattern Options panel will open (#3). You will know you are in this mode because of the info along the top of the document (and all other artwork besides the objects in your pattern will not be visible or editable). This means that you are working inside a pattern, making edits to it. You will enter into Pattern Editing Mode (if you are familiar with Isolation Mode, this is similar to that). This dialog essentially says that you have created a new pattern swatch, and that any changes you make to the artwork will be applied to the swatch until you exit Pattern Editing Mode (see #2). Upon choosing Object > Pattern > Make, 3 things will happen:Ī dialog box will appear (unless you have done this before and previously checked “Don’t Show Again”). Select those motifs with the Selection Tool and choose Object > Pattern > Make. ![]() To make a pattern, start with an assortment of motifs that you want to use. With the introduction of the Pattern Making Tool in CS6 (if you’re in CS5 or earlier, you won’t have access to this feature), patterns became simple to make and included amazing features such as live preview and half drops. Repeating patterns in Illustrator used to be a very manual process and more than a little bit frustrating. Repeating Patterns : tutorial by Sew Heidi
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