How to Design Fabric: From Sketch to Print-Ready Patterns

About This Class:

This class is designed to give you the confidence and tools to take your creative vision from a simple sketch to a seamless repeat pattern, ready to be printed on fabric. Whether you want to create custom textiles for your creative business, design something special for your home or simply explore surface pattern design, this class will guide you every step of the way. This step-by-step class makes surface pattern design approachable, fun and rewarding for all skill levels.

I’m Bonnie Christine, a surface pattern designer and educator passionate about helping artists bring their creative ideas to life. I’ll walk you through how to turn a simple sketch into a professional quality repeating pattern and prepare it for fabric printing. I can’t wait to see the beautiful patterns you create and the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel once you hold your very own custom fabric in your hands!

Don't miss the BONUS lesson! To make the most of this class, be sure to download the FREE Fabric Printing Essentials Guide - it includes a step-by-step guide to ensure your designs print as you envision them PLUS the BONUS LESSON: How to Design Ribbon and Tape and Mock-Ups and Social Share Images to showcase your work!

In This Class, You’ll Learn:

- How to turn your sketches into digital designs: Use Adobe Illustrator (download your free 7-day trial of Illustrator here) to digitize your ideas, no matter your experience level. - How to polish your designs: Refine your artwork with easy-to-use tools to create professional-quality results. - How to create a custom color palette: Choose and play with colors to bring your pattern designs to life. - How to design a seamless repeating pattern: Learn the key technique for designing seamless, print-ready patterns. - How to prepare your files for professional fabric printing: Get your files ready for printing and explore options to bring your designs to life.

You’ll Be Creating:

A repeating pattern design for fabric! You’ll follow a simple process to create a seamless pattern that reflects your unique style.

To make sure your designs are perfectly prepped for printing, download the FREE Fabric Printing Essentials Guide. It’s the perfect companion to this class and includes step-by-step instructions to ensure your designs are print-ready, plus mock-ups to help you share your beautiful fabric designs!

This class is perfect for:

- Beginners curious about surface pattern design. - Artists and makers wanting to turn their art into textiles - Designers looking to build their portfolio

Even if you’ve never designed before, you’ll find this class approachable, fun, and filled with techniques you can use again and again. By the end, you’ll have a completed project and the skills to keep creating designs for any occasion.

Ready to take the next step? Download the FREE Fabric Printing Essentials Guide, packed with helpful resources to take your design from screen to swatch.

Here's what you'll get:

- Avoid the Most Common Printing Mistakes: Don’t let easily avoidable errors derail your beautiful work. This guide covers the most frequent pitfalls like color misalignment, pattern sizing, and file setup and gives you simple steps to ensure flawless results every time. - My Top Fabric Picks, How to Upload & Order Your Design on Spoonflower: Choosing the right fabric or uploading your design to Spoonflower for the first time can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Inside, I’ll walk you through it all, taking all the guesswork out of the process. These tips and simple steps will save you time and frustration. - Bonus Lesson! Design Tape + Ribbon: Learn how to design custom ribbon and tape with a technique so simple, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner! - FREE Mock-Ups & Tutorial: Showcase your work like a pro with high-quality mock-up templates and step-by-step instructions for creating stunning visuals perfect for social media, your portfolio or client presentations.

Click HERE to download your FREE Fabric Printing Essentials Guide now and start creating with confidence!

Let’s dive in together, I can’t wait to see what you create!

Love, Bonnie Christine

Meet the team! We're honored to have the support of our experts here to support you. While interacting with us, you may be hearing from Bonnie Christine, Mia Kindle, Nikkita Cohoon, Kiley Bennett or Ashley Rodgers. We’re here to answer your questions and make your journey as fun, inspiring, and supportive as possible.✨