LESSON 1: THE BASIC T
12 Videos. Total Length =44:37. Scroll Down for all videos.
- 1.0 INTRODUCTION: (0.33)
- 1.1 THE WORKSPACE (4:41)
- 1.2 LAYERS AND GUIDELINES (3:45)
- 1.3 FILL VS STROKE (2:11)
- 1.4 SELECTION, ZOOM AND HAND TOOLS (4:42)
- 1.5 THE PEN TOOL (5:46)
- 1.6 ADJUSTING YOUR LINES (2:30)
- 1.7 REFLECT AND JOIN (6:13)
- 1.8 PATHFINDER DIVIDE (3:42)
- 1.9 DASHED LINES (STITCHES) (5:51)
- 1.10 OPACITY AND FILL (2:31)
- 1.11 RECTANGLE TOOL AND GROUP (2:12)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
After reviewing the material in Lesson 1 you will understand the basic functionalities of Adobe Illustrator. You will learn how to draw the “Basic T” which will start you off with a foundation into the world of fashion flats. You can download the demo files for this lesson in the “Downloads” tab. Total time for Lesson 1 is 44:37 minutes.
1.1 THE WORKSPACE
This tutorial will familiarize you with the user interface of Adobe Illustrator. We will cover:
-How to open a new file
-Tool Bar overview
-Palettes overview
-How to save a file
1.2 LAYERS AND GUIDELINES
We will cover:
-Layers: to divide our artwork into sections
And:
-Rulers
-Guidelines
-Smart guides
These will help us during the process of drawing.
1.3 FILL VS STROKE
In this layer will discuss the difference between a fill and a stroke.
Fill- color or pattern applied to the inside of an object.
Stroke-applied to the outline of a line or an object.
1.4 SELECTION, ZOOM AND HAND TOOLS
Some tools you will often use are the:
-Selection Tool- primarily used to select whole lines or shapes
-Direct Select Tool- primarily used to select anchor points and handles
-Zoom Tool: used to magnify your artwork. You can zoom in our zoom out.
-Hand Tool-used to move around your art board
1.5 THE PEN TOOL
The pen tool will be used a lot when creating garment flats. This tutorial will show you how to
-Draw straight lines
-Draw curved lines
-Continue drawing on an existing path
-Converting an anchor point
-How to close a path
1.6 ADJUSTING YOUR LINES
We may not always draw our paths perfectly. Here we will learn how to adjust our lines using:
-handles
-anchor points
-convert anchor points
-add/subtract anchors points
1.7 REFLECT AND JOIN
After we have drawn half of the garment we can then:
-Copy
-Reflect
-Join- the two sides together.
A couple ways of doing this will be discussed.
1.8 PATHFINDER DIVIDE
We can now divide our silhouette into multiple shapes. Especially helpful if we plan on coloring each section differently.
This lesson we will cover:
-How to select multiple objects or lines
-The Pathfinder-Divide function
-Ungroup
1.9 DASHED LINES (STITCHES)
The dashed line function will help us creating our “stitching” on our flats. Covered in this tutorial are:
-Dashed lines: to created a “stitch” effect on our lines
-Stroke weights: To make our paths thicker or thinner
-Eyedropper Tool: Used to copy the appearance of other lines/objects
1.10 OPACITY AND FILL
We can make a “shadow” shape on our garment rather easily. We will draw the outline of the shape our:
-Pencil tool or Pen Tool
And reduce the
-Opacity of this shape
1.11 RECTANGLE TOOL AND GROUP
Shape tools are helpful so we don’t have to draw these from scratch with our pen tool. We will use the
-Rectangle Tool to created a main label
We will also learn the
-Group function – to combine objects to treat them as a single unit
LESSON 2: BRINGING YOUR FLATS TO LIFE
14 Videos. Total Length =50:17. Scroll Down for all videos.
- 2.0 INTRODUCTION: (0:58)
- 2.1 COLORS AND SWATCHES (3:48)
- 2.2 “RIB KNIT EFFECT” (3:22)
- 2.3 PATTERN SWATCHES -STRIPES (4:44)
- 2.4 PATTERN SWATCHES- PLAIDS (2:41)
- 2.5 REPEAT PATTERN SWATCHES (5:10)
- 2.6 BRUSHES & COVER STITCH BRUSH (4:49)
- 2.7 REPEAT BRUSHES- ZIPPER BRUSH (4:25)
- 2.8 ROUNDED RECTANGLE/OFFSET PATH (4:35)
- 2.9 COMPOUND PATH-BUTTON (3:58)
- 2.10 PATTERN OPTIONS PALETTE (1:59)
- 2.11 REPEAT PATTERN SWATCHES #2 (5:36)
- 2.12 SHAPE BUILDER TOOL (1:32)
- 2.13 SHAPE BUILDER TOOL 2 (2:40)
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
After reviewing the material in Lesson 2 you will be able to add more detail to the Basic T you created in Lesson 1. We will review: Colors, Solid and Pattern Swatches, Brushes and many other useful functions. You can download the demo files for this lesson in the “Downloads” tab or you can click here. Total time for Lesson 2 is 38:30 minutes.
2.1 COLORS AND SWATCHES
We now have a T-Shirt but adding some color would make it look a lot better! Here we will learn to use:
-Solid Swatches
-Color Picker
-How to create Custom Colors
2.2 “RIB KNIT EFFECT”
We can simply add what will look like “rib knit” by using our dashed line function.
We will also cover:
-Arrange: (Bring to Front and Send to Back)
2.3 PATTERN SWATCHES -STRIPES
Here we will learn how to make a pattern swatch: a simple stripe. We will cover:
-Line Tool
-Pathfinder-Divide
-Rectangle Tool -to create a perfect square
-Rotating Patterns
2.4 PATTERN SWATCHES- PLAIDS
We will now take the simple stripe we created in tutorial 2.3 and turn it into a plaid pattern swatch. We will cover:
-Opacity
-Scaling Patterns
2.5 REPEAT PATTERN SWATCHES (5:10)
Here will will learn how to make a more complicated swatch pattern: a Repeat pattern.
We will learn how to create a Bounding Box to isolate the repeat and how to use the Paste in Back function. We will also use the Start Tool.
2.6 BRUSHES-COVERSTITCH BRUSH (4:49)
We will learn our first brush: a simple pattern brush to create what will look like a “Coverstitch” for our T-shirt.
2.7 REPEAT BRUSHES- ZIPPER BRUSH (4:25)
Now we will learn a more complicated pattern brush: a repeat pattern brush to create a “zipper”. We will isolate the pattern using a bounding box.
2.8 ROUNDED RECTANGLE/OFFSET PATH
We can created a pocket for our T-shirt using a new tool:
-Rounded Rectangle Tool
To create stitching inside of the pocket we will use the:
-Offset Path Function
2.9 COMPOUND PATH-BUTTON
Let’s learn how to create a button where the buttons holes appear to be “punched out. To do this we will use the following functions/tools:
-Ellipse Tool
-Group Function
-Align Function
-Compound Path Function
2.10 PATTERN OPTIONS PALETTE
The pattern options palette is ONLY available in CS6 and CC. This palette will help you create repeat pattern swatches.
2.11 REPEAT PATTERN SWATCHES #2
This method of creating a repeat pattern swatches is useful if you do not have CS6 or CC.
2.12 SHAPE BUILDER TOOL
Learn how to use one of my favorite tools: the Shape Builder Tool In this video we will learn how to use it to SUBTRACT an area to create a compound path.
2.13 SHAPE BUILDER TOOL 2
Now learn how to ADD areas together and SUBTRACT with this tool to create a metal buckle.
LESSON 3: PRESENTATION BOARDS
8 Videos. Total Length=25:12. Scroll Down for all videos.
- 3.0 INTRODUCTION (0:40)
- 3.1 ARTBOARDS (3:00)
- 3.2 MULTIPLE COLORWAYS (3:00)
- 3.3 SCALE STROKES AND DISTRIBUTE (3:47)
- 3.4 TYPE TOOL 1 (4:45)
- 3.5 TYPE TOOL 2 (2:39)
- 3.6 CLIPPING MASKS (4:50)
- 3.7 PDFs (2:31)
3.0 INTRODUCTION
Lesson 3 will show you how to take the T-shirts you have drawn in Lesson 1 and 2 and organize them onto a line sheet. We will also create a mood page and learn how to save your work as a multipage PDF You can download the demo files for this lesson in the “Downloads” tab or you can click here. Total time for Lesson 3 is 25:12 minutes.
3.1 ARTBOARDS
The Artboard Tool is very helpful when creating multipage files. We will discover its functionalities in tutorial:
-Landscape vs Portrait
-Print Tiling
-Active Artboards
3.2 MULTIPLE COLORWAYS
We tend to have to color our garment flats in multiple colorways. This tutorial show us a quick way to do this using the following:
-Select Same Function
-Select Inverse Function
-Lock-Unlock Function
3.3 SCALE STROKES AND DISTRIBUTE
When scaling our flats we want to make sure we do it properly. Here we will learn about the Scale Strokes & Effects preference.
We will also learn:
-Align and Distribute
3.4 TYPE TOOL 1
Our basic Type Tool will be discussed and the functionalities of the Character Palate.
3.5 TYPE TOOL 2
We will learn how to contain a larger amount of text inside a Text Box.
3.6 CLIPPING MASKS
Here we will learn how to embed a jpeg into our file and how to make a Clipping Mask to mask out sections of the jpeg that we do not want to show up on our art board. This function is helpful when creating Mood Boards. We will also learn how to edit this Clipping Mask after has been created.
3.7 PDFs
Now that we have created a Linesheet Page and a Mood Board Page lets see how we can save this as a 2 page PDF so we can email this file even to people who do not have the Adobe Illustrator program
LESSON 4: TECHPACKS
9 Videos. Total Length=24:18. Scroll Down for all videos.
- 4.0 INTRODUCTION (0:26)
- 4.1 WHAT’S A TECHPACK (1:27)
- 4.2 WHAT’S IN A TECHPACK (2:12)
- 4.3 ARTBOARDS (1:56)
- 4.4 THE MENU (4:25)
- 4.5 THE MATERIALS TABLE (2:33)
- 4.6 THE HARDWARE TABLE (3:10)
- 4.7 COMPLETING THE TEMPLATE (2:55)
- 4.8 GARMENT COLORWAYS (5:23)
4.0 INTRODUCTION
In Lesson 4 we will discuss what a Techpack is, set up a blank techpack template and color a garment that we can use to fill out the techpack in Lesson 5. Total time for Lesson 4 (9 videos) is 24:18 minutes.
4.1. WHAT IS A TECHPACK
Here we discuss a couple bullet points to familiarize yourself with what a techpack is.
4.2. WHATS IN A TECHPACK?
We go page by page through a completed techpack.
4.3 ARTBOARDS
Here we will set up a 10 page/artboard file to use as a base for creating our blank template.
4.4 THE MENU
Using some basic tools, such as the Type, Rectangle and Selection Tools, we can recreate the menu/header on the template as per the demo file I provide. The demo file for this lesson can be downloaded here: https://www.thefashionprofessor.com/?portfolio=techpack-template
4.5. MATERIALS TABLE
With a new tool, the Rectangular Grid Tool we will create a table to house some information necessary for the 1st page of our template.
4.6. HARDWARE TABLE
Using a new function, “Spilt into Grid” we will create a table to house some information necessary for the 2nd page of our template.
We will also use the Line Segment Tool
4.7. COMPLETING THE TEMPLATE
Finishing off the template we talk about 1 more function of the Rectangular Grid Tool.
4.8: COLORING UP A GARMENT
A review of some of the things we learned in Lesson 3 on how to create multiple color ways. This lesson allows you to practice those same steps but with a more complicated garment. The demo file for this lesson can be downloaded here: https://www.thefashionprofessor.com/?portfolio=the-coat
MODULE 2 : LESSON 5: COMPLETING TECHPACKS
12 Videos. Total Length=24:31. Scroll Down for all videos.
- 5.0 INTRODUCTION (0:25)
- 5.1 FILLING IN A TECHPACK (2:34)
- 5.2 MATERIALS PAGE (4:12)
- 5.3 HARDWARE PAGE (2:59)
- 5.4 TOPSTITCHING (2:15)
- 5.5 DETAILS 1 (1:31)
- 5.6 DETAILS 2 (3:31)
- 5.7 MEASUREMENTS (0:46)
- 5.8 GRAPHICS (1:46)
- 5.9 INSIDE DETAILS (1:43)
- 5.10 SPECS (1:26)
- 5.11 PDF (1:24)
5.0 INTRODUCTION
In Lesson 5 we will learn more about what goes in a Techpack and complete a full Techpack. We will use the files we created in Lesson 4, the Techpack Template and The Coat in its 2 colorways. Total time for Lesson 5 (12 videos) is 24:31 minutes.
5.1 FILLING IN A TECHPACK
We will begin filling out the techpack by copying and pasting Coat file colorways and saving the file as a new document with its own style number. You can download the demo file for this lesson here: LESSON 5 COAT TECHPACK.
5.2. MATERIALS PAGE
Here we discuss what is needed on the materials page including:
-Self Fabric
-Combo Fabric
-Reference #’s
-Pantone #’s
-DTM
-Stitches Per Inch: The guide can be downloaded here: STITCHES PER INCH FILE
-Thread Sizes
Here are some other useful links:
5.3 HARDWARE PAGE
Any hardware or labels that need to be used to create the garment will be placed on this page. We will discuss how to properly call out Buttons and Zippers. The guides can be downloaded here: ZIPPER GUIDE and BUTTON GUIDE.
5.4 TOPSTITCHING
In this lesson we talk about different types of topstitching and how to call them out. We also learn how to make arrows. The guide can be downloaded here: TOPSTITCHING
5.5 DETAILS 1
On this page we begin to point out all other details of the garment.
5.6 DETAILS 2
On theses 2 other pages we blow-up details too small to point out on the 1st details page. We also learn how to make a clipping mask.
5.7 MEASUREMENTS
This page is to call out any measurements that are too hard to articulate on the last page, the Spec page, of the Techpack.
5.8 GRAPHICS
Here we discuss how to make a graphic “actual size” and to call out its components.
5.9 INSIDE DETAILS
The inside details page is used to show lining info, seam finishes, label placement, facings etc. You can download the guide here: SEAM FINISHES
5.10 SPECS
We complete the techpack with the spec page with outlines all the other measurements of the garment necessary to make this into a pattern. There is also a review on how to measure a garment. The guide can be downloaded here: SPEC GUIDE WOMEN’S TOP and SPEC GUIDE WOMEN’S PANT.
5.11 PDF
Lastly we save the file as a PDF so that it can be emailed easily to the manufacturer.
LESSON 6: TEXTILES : BASIC PATTERNS
10 Videos. Total Length =25:25. Scroll Down for all videos.
- 6.0 INTRODUCTION (0.32)
- 6.1 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS: DOTS (3.45)
- 6.2 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS: LINES (1.44)
- 6.3 PATTERN OPTIONS PALETTE (2.23)
- 6.4 STRIPES & PLAIDS (2.50)
- 6.5 COLORWAYS: MAGIC WAND (1.17)
- 6.6 COLORWAYS: COLOR GUIDE (3.02)
- 6.7 APPLYING PATTERNS (4.42)
- 6.8 WEAVES: PLAIN (2.58)
- 6.9 WEAVES: TWILL & MORE (2.02)
- 6.10 COLOR SEPARATION PART 1 (2.40)
- 6.11 COLOR SEPARATION PART 2 (4.21)
6.0 INTRODUCTION
In Section 6 we will learn how to create basic geometric patterns, how to recolor your patterns and how to apply your patterns including scaling, rotating and moving. We will also learn how to create a weave to compliment your pattern. The total time for Section 6 is 25 minutes.
6.1 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS: DOTS
To follow along, download the Lesson 6 file in the downloads section of the site under “Lesson Files”. Learn how to adjust basic dot patterns already available in Illustrator. You will also learn how to create your own.
6.2 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS: LINES
Learn how to adjust basic line patterns already available in Illustrator in addition to creating your own.