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Illustrator Tutorial – How To Rock an Apparel Flat Right Now – Part 1

Jeff — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:36:22 +0000

Hi and welcome back to the Laughing Raven Studio Illustrator Tutorial series. If you saw the Overview video, you know what’s in-store for you and if not, welcome to Part 1.

In this video we dive into the design of a technical flat for a warm-up jacket. These flats have been field tested and proven to be effective in garment manufacturing facilities in Asia so they work. Watch them, follow along, learn them, and make them better. If you’re responsible for tech packs or any other documents that go to a factory, add this into those and your life will get much easier.

So here we go, Part 1 of 10 parts. Feedback is welcomed so let me know if you have any questions and don’t forget to look at the notes directly underneath the video.

Notes: 3 Tips for Mastering Illustrator for Apparel Design

Get to know the Pen tool well. It is your most powerful ally in Illustrator.
Use varying line weights. Seam lines should be heavier than stitch lines – make those lighter and play with dash lengths until you have what looks best.
Design as mirror images. Create a line on one side, copy it, flip it, and move it into place on the other side of the garment.

Thanks again and come back for more. Parts 2-10 coming soon.

Jeff
Chief Laughing Raven

Illustrator Tutorial – Technique for Technical Apparel Design

Jeff — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:29:40 +0000

Working with technical flats can be time consuming and over the years I’ve always tried to find things that make that process more streamlined. Measurements and placing can take the longest so here is a tip and technique that can make things go more quickly. I call them Measuring Cubes. They are reusable little devices that will allow you to get seams in the right place very quickly.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope this quick tutorial helps you. Any time you’re working with technical flats, always try to devise ways to make quick work of repeatable tasks. The design cubes are a great way to do just that.

Jeff

I’m Now Selling on Etsy

Jeff — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:40:35 +0000

Please come visit my new store on Etsy – http://www.etsy.com/shop/nimkintz

I’m selling generative art, photography, photo-montage, and print patterns for home, apparel or tableware.

The generative art, photography, and photo-montage are all professionally printed and ready for framing. I ship them USPS insured in heavy 2″ mailing tubes.

The print patterns are in repeat and delivered as an Illustrator CS4 file. Honestly, I haven’t figured whether I want to put those on Etsy or not. Either way, they can be purchased through PayPal and I’ll have that set up asap. If you have interest in any of the patterns, please let me know and we’ll arrange the transaction.

This is just the beginning of this venture so be sure to come back often. I’ve been doing the patterns, and the other art for many years now but aside from one year being represented by a studio in NYC for the pattern work, this is my first foray into marketing my work as a solo act.

Thanks!

Jeff