Master the Art of Adding Seam Allowance to Patterns in Adobe Illustrator
Pattern Making Course in Adobe Illustrator
When it comes to Pattern Making in Adobe Illustrator, you’ve certainly leveled up your skills. You’ve crafted intricate patterns, experimented with fresh necklines, and mastered dart manipulation. But now, it’s time to embrace the next essential step: Adding Seam Allowance to Your Patterns in Adobe Illustrator! Traditionally, this task could turn into an arduous affair with a pencil and Pattern Master, especially for complex patterns with elaborate curves and numerous panels. Yet, the beauty of Illustrator lies in its efficiency – adding seam allowance becomes a swift and error-free process.
Our Pattern Making Course unlocks the method to add seam allowances in mere moments:
Tutorial Overview:
1. Use the Direct Selection tool to pick the pattern piece’s outlines. Select one line, then with the Shift key pressed, include the next, until all outlines are chosen.
2. Navigate to ‘Object’ on the top menu, choose ‘Path’, then ‘Offset Path’. Input your desired seam allowance—commonly 1cm—and hit ‘OK’. Instantly, your pattern adapts with the new seam allowance.
3. Highlight the new seam allowances and in the right toolbar, select ‘Stroke’. Assign a 2pt stroke to make these lines distinct from the pattern.
Done! Your pattern is now upgraded and ready for the next stage of our Pattern Making Course in Adobe Illustrator.
Essentials for Following Along
Before we dive in, you’ll need a bodice basic block to keep up with this pattern-making project. We offer two types of basic blocks for your selection. Standardized basic blocks are ready for immediate use, allowing you to start drafting right away, though they might not match your measurements perfectly. On the other hand, a bespoke basic block, tailored to your specific measurements, offers a precise fit but requires time to create, as we’ll need 28 of your body measurements. Choose the one that best suits your needs!
Standardized Basic Block
Start pattern making immediately
Visit our partner site, DesignLab.London, for a variety of bodice basic blocks available in multiple sizes. These serve as an ideal starting point or base pattern for your pattern-making project. Explore the collection, select your preferred style and size, and download it to proceed with your project.
Bespoke Basic Blocks
Craft a personalized basic block designed for your unique measurements
Looking for a tailor-made basic block for this project? You’re in the right place. Construct your personalised basic block in the Lab by providing your measurements. Simply create a profile, input your measurements, and utilise this profile to design a range of basic block styles. You’ll need the bodice basic block for this project.
Continue Your Pattern Making Journey!
This lesson marks a key part of a whole series designed to transition you from manual to digital pattern cutting in Adobe Illustrator, making your pattern making process more faster and far more precise. Are you ready for the next lesson?
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