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from the idea to the sweater
The creation of a hand-drawn fabric pattern
It is a long process from the idea to the finished product, but good preparation makes it much easier.
For me, mind maps are a great help when coming up with ideas, just like a mood board and lots of photos as templates. For the color palette, I like to take a painting and pick out a few colors.
1. Mind map, research, mood board and example photos
2. Digital sketch and preliminary drawing
I make my sketch digitally, so it can be changed more easily and cleanly. I then print them out and trace them onto high-quality paper with a ballpoint pen using a light plate.
3. Graphite pencil drawing
The preliminary drawing is now hatched in pencil. To avoid smudging anything, I start on the left side and cover the right with a piece of paper. My cat Juno occasionally helps me with this...
4. Scan, color and create a repeat pattern from it
I scan the finished drawing and open it in Photoshop. First the basic colors are being colored, then I work out the dark and light areas on different layers. Once that's done, I add the bright accents with a thin white brush, so the design looks even more realistic. The finished design is then converted into a repeat pattern.
5. Prepare the print file, send it and sew it!
The final step is to resize the design by printing it out over and over again. The finished print file is then being sent to the printer or company, in this case Lillestoff, and printed. The best moment for me is always seeing the finished clothes that the designer seamstresses have created.
I love it, when an idea becomes a product!
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