Instructor
See how to make a repeating pattern from your own artwork. Your custom pattern can now be applied to other shapes!
What you'll need
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What you learned
Start a pattern from existing artwork
Select your design elements and apply some options to create a pattern tile that repeats to create unique designs. Your custom pattern tile is saved automatically, so you can easily access it to edit or apply it to artwork later.
Pattern design
Get familiar with the pattern tile and how it repeats to create a spare or densely-packed pattern. Modify various pattern options to change your pattern’s scale, spacing, and appearance. Create popular repeating styles like the “half-drop pattern” and others instantly!
Edit your pattern
Modify your pattern swatch to automatically update the pattern-filled areas in your design.
Watch until the end for a tip you'll use over and over— learn how to change the pattern scale to suit particular needs!
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