Did you know you can make seamless, repeating patterns in Procreate? I'll show you how!
With this start-to-finish tutorial, you will create a high-resolution pattern swatch, then turn it into a seamless, repeating pattern. I'll be demonstrating the technique using a simple, hand-lettered design, but you can follow along with any illustration style – it doesn't have to be typographic!
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I'll show you three methods for exporting your finished swatch as a seamless, repeating pattern. By the end of class, you will have:
<ol>
<li>a Procreate pattern brush, so you can draw your pattern on any canvas size, at any scale, then export your design for print;</li>
<li>an industry-standard pattern fill swatch in Adobe Photoshop and the skills to apply it to a product mockup;</li>
<li>a vectorized fill swatch in Adobe Illustrator, for a repeating pattern that is easily recolorable and scalable.</li>
</ol>
With your finished pattern, you'll be able to:
<ol>
<li>apply it to physical products,</li>
<li>turn it into Procreate pattern brush, or</li>
<li>sell it as a downloadable asset.</li>
</ol>
➤  Prerequisites:
A basic working knowledge of Procreate is required, but no prior experience with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is needed. If you don't have Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, you can get a <a href="http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?a=2896065&amp;g=22804962&amp;p=264355" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">7-day Adobe free trial</a>.
➤  Procreate Brushes:
<ul>
<li>My <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/shop/the-ultimate-lettering-and-calligraphy-procreate" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ultimate Lettering &amp; Calligraphy Procreate Kit</a></li>
<li>Browse all <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/shop?category=Brushes" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">my Procreate brush packs</a></li>
<li>Free brushes and lettering practice sheets at <a href="http://mollysletteringtoolkit.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Molly’s Lettering Toolkit</a></li>
</ul>
➤  Tools &amp; Apps Used:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/procreate/id425073498" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Procreate App</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3dz0qqU" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Touch screen glove</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3cHEauL" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Magnetic iPad Smart Case</a></li>
<li><a href="http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?a=2896065&amp;g=22804962&amp;p=264355" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Adobe Photoshop &amp; Illustrator </a><a href="http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?a=2896065&amp;g=22804962&amp;p=264355" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">(Free Trial) </a></li>
</ul>
➤  Product mockup files you can get for Photoshop (not required):
<ul>
<li><a href="https://creativemarket.com/templates/mockups/product-mockups?u=mollysuberthorpe" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Creative Market</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.customscene.co/category/psd-templates/?ref=mollydst" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Custom Scene</a></li>
</ul>
➤  Share your work!
Tag me in your projects on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollysuberthorpe" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">@mollysuberthorpe</a>. I'd love to see your work!
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➤  FREE lettering resources
My free Lettering Toolkit includes practice sheets, lettering guides, and Procreate brushes. Available exclusively to my subscribers, you can gain access at <a href="http://mollysletteringtoolkit.com/" class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">mollysletteringtoolkit.com</a>
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➤  Keep learning:
+ My <a href="https://mollysuberthorpe.com/books" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">calligraphy books</a> offer more lessons and inspiration
+ My <a href="https://www.youtube.com/MollySuberThorpeLetters" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> is full of free, bite-sized tutorials, and I upload a new video every Friday
+ My other <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/mollysuberthorpe" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Skillshare classes</a> are all about hand lettering, from how to <a href="https://skl.sh/2oEagOO" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">digitize calligraphy</a> and make <a href="https://skl.sh/2WvFc5C" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">flourished layouts</a>, to mastering the art of <a href="https://skl.sh/2gT4VCi" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">lettering on the iPad</a>.
+ Visit <a href="http://calligrafile.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Calligrafile.com</a>, my massive online resource guide for lettering artists and creative freelancers, with 1,000+ recommended supplies, books, online classes, and helpful links.

Let's Make A Pattern!

Canvas Setup

Art vs. Background

Pattern Drawing

Vertical Pattern Overlap

Pattern Tweaks 1

Horizontal Overlap + Tweaks 2

Procreate Pattern Brush Part 1

Procreate Pattern Brush Part 2

Time-Lapse Review of Steps

Export for Adobe CC

Photoshop Pattern Fill Swatch

Photoshop Product Mockup

Illustrator: Make a Vector Pattern Swatch

Illustrator: Export a Print-Ready Pattern

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