tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post6594294692491615109..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: First Time Fabric DesignerLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-90055439573748559672016-04-06T15:04:30.668-07:002016-04-06T15:04:30.668-07:00I"ve read a lot of the digital design books, ...I"ve read a lot of the digital design books, but the one that had the handiest tips was Digital Textile Design by Bowles, Melanie, 2009, part of the Portfolio Skills Series by Lawrence King Books. Best shortcuts for manipulating images. Very Illustrator heavy, though. Seattle library keeps a copy for me; I'd look library first (not enough to merit a purchase for any of the books).<br />I have a very old version of Paint on my PC, and between that and PicMonkey, I have done alright with designs. I've been on Spoonflower for a few years and mostly make fabrics for my own use, but I've done okay sales wise. It is never going to be a source of income, but it pays for itself. Prices are similar to MFD.<br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-53737275910332497612016-04-01T01:18:43.866-07:002016-04-01T01:18:43.866-07:00Yes the subscription is a bit blah - but I think y...Yes the subscription is a bit blah - but I think you can get the first month free - and then cancel any time. So if you only needed it for a little while, you could get away with only paying $30-50 (its more expensive here in Australia cos we have Australia-Tax but that should be about right in USD). <br />I've found its way cheaper now on subscription because the CS Suite used to be over $1000 and they would update it every 18 moths or so. This way its cheaper and you can always get the most latest version.KittyMeowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234505506035303913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-69051690922921977632016-03-31T01:28:11.246-07:002016-03-31T01:28:11.246-07:00Thank you for the info! I knew going in that Illu...Thank you for the info! I knew going in that Illustrator was probably the better choice, but it is good to have confirmation. I just wish that it was not just available as a monthly subscription.Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-52257551439176688302016-03-30T08:54:27.758-07:002016-03-30T08:54:27.758-07:00looking good. I am also making fabrics with them a...looking good. I am also making fabrics with them and I am really impressed with the quality. Just finishing a dress that I will post soon.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-67749777711161384642016-03-30T05:25:55.167-07:002016-03-30T05:25:55.167-07:00Wow -- I'm very impressed with your designs. ...Wow -- I'm very impressed with your designs. They're beautiful!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-14577121028004655042016-03-30T02:41:38.068-07:002016-03-30T02:41:38.068-07:00I strongly recommend you give Illustrator a shot w...I strongly recommend you give Illustrator a shot when it comes to designing patterns. It has a very easy to use and handy too called pattern designer which shows your repeat live as you edit your square. Very good for creating more complicated repeats as you can control your edges perfectly, and you can easily see what goes where. The Adobe website has a guide on how to use it. Trust me, you will find it much easier than photoshop! KittyMeowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234505506035303913noreply@blogger.com