Thanks to sites like Spoonflower, it’s easy to have your own custom fabric printed. But how do you design it? This two-part tutorial will teach you everything you need to know.

First, we’ll introduce you to the concept of tiling, and demonstrate how to digitize and color a simple motif. Then, we’ll take things up a notch with more complex designs. You can even witness the creative process for yourself, following along as I design my very own custom fabric.

Designing Custom Fabric, Part I
Designing Custom Fabric, Part II

Enjoy!