INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
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Introduction to the Course & My Promise to You - VIDEO (4:39)
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Course Structure - VIDEO (5:20)
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Signing up to Adobe Illustrator Software - VIDEO GUIDE AND LINKS (3:38)
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Adobe Illustrator Shortcut Keys - PDF Download
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Illustrator File Types - PDF Download Included - VIDEO GUIDE (13:29)
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Vector Based Software - An Overview
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How to Download Your Lesson Files and PDF Lesson Sheets - VIDEO GUIDE (3:39)
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An Important Note For PC Users (0:48)
INTRODUCTION TO THE ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR USER INTERFACE
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Lesson 1 - Introduction To The Ai Interface PDF DOWNLOADS - VIDEO GUIDE (22:45)
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Lesson 2 - Creating a Dedicated Pattern Drafting Workspace - PDF Checklist - VIDEO GUIDE (18:22)
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Lesson 3 - Good Working Practice - PDF & VIDEO GUIDE (10:41)
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Lesson 4 - Some Practice - PDF - Standard International Paper Sizes - VIDEO AND AI FILE (20:15)
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My Virtual Cutting Table - AI Template
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How Does Ai Compare to Industry Based Pattern Design Systems Such as Gerber Accumark and Lectra?
The Pen Tool - Process & Practice
BASIC SKILLS & TECHNIQUES IN ILLUSTRATOR
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Introduction to This Section of the Course
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Lesson 1 - Copy & Paste Explained - VIDEO (3:44)
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Lesson 2 - Average & Join a Path Technique - PDF sheet - Worksheet for Ai - VIDEO (3:42)
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Lesson 3 - Grouping & Locking Objects in Ai - VIDEO (9:14)
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Lesson 4 - Measuring Straight & Curved Lines in Ai - VIDEO (8:26)
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Lesson 5 - Pivoting Darts in Ai - ai lesson file - VIDEO GUIDES (49:15)
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Lesson 6 -A First Look at Artboards in Ai - VIDEO GUIDE (9:59)
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Lesson 7 - How to Work With Layers - VIDEO GUIDES (17:42)
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Lesson 8 - Adding Seam Allowance in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (30:14)
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Lesson 9 - Adding Notches in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (28:37)
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Lesson 10 - Creating Coloured & Dashed Pattern Lines - VIDEO GUIDE (4:30)
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Lesson 11 - Circular Pattern Cutting in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (20:01)
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Lesson 12 - Drafting The A- Line Skirt Block in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (33:43)
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Lesson 13 - Techniques with the Shape Builder Tool - Facings - Darts & More! - VIDEO GUIDES (26:00)
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Lesson 14 -Creating Facings - Using the Brush Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (8:03)
Creating Your own Tiling Template For PDF Pattern Output
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Lesson 1 - Output Options Available for Pattern Files
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Lesson 2 - Paper Sizes for PDF Pattern Export Explained - VIDEO GUIDE (5:49)
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Lesson 3 - Part 1 - An Overview of a PDF Template - VIDEO GUIDE (8:18)
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Lesson 3 - Part 2 - Creating Your Own PDF Pattern Template - VIDEO GUIDE (22:56)
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Lesson 3 - part 2.1 - How a Tiling template Looks When Opened as a PDF in Adobe Reader - VIDEO GUIDE (3:28)
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Lesson 3 - Part 3 - Dropping a Pattern into Your Template - VIDEO GUIDE (7:45)
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Lesson 3 - Part 4 -Saving the Pattern File as a PDF for Customer Use - VIDEO GUIDE (8:40)
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Lesson 4 - DON'T FORGET CONTROL SQUARES - VIDEO GUIDE (13:28)
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Lesson 5 - Customer Guidance & Support Information (5:35)
QUICK TOOL VIDEOS
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Introduction to the Section
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The Selection Tool -PDF GUIDE & VIDEO (2:13)
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The Direct Selection Tool - PDF GUIDE & VIDE0 (3:36)
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The Line Segment Tool - VIDEO (5:27)
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Shapes Tools - Rectangle & Ellipse - VIDEO (7:10)
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The Type Tool - VIDEO (8:24)
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The Measure Tool - VIDEO (5:05)
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Reflect & Copy Tool - VIDEO (4:20)
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Rotate Tool - VIDEO (7:21)
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The Eye Dropper Tool - VIDEO (3:58)
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Scissor Tool - Cut - VIDEO (5:18)
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The Artboard Tool - VIDEO (1:53)
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Scale Tool - VIDEO GUIDE (3:07)
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Align Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (9:30)
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Pathfinder Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (6:36)
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Transparency Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (3:32)
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Fill and Stroke - PDF GUIDE - VIDEO (9:36)
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Transform Palette - VIDEO (5:21)
Ai DIGITAL PATTERN BLOCKS (SLOPERS)
Grading Patterns in Ai
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Introduction to Grading - What to Expect - HEAD ON VIDEO TO MAKE (1:50)
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Lesson 1 - X & Y Co-ordinates in Illustrator - VIDEO GUIDE (13:43)
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Lesson 2 - Method 1 - The Anchor Point Method - VIDEO GUIDE (7:51)
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Lesson 3 - Method 2 - Grading with Marker Points & Line Segments - VIDEO GUIDE (9:10)
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Lesson 4 - Method 3 -Smallest to Largest Size - to Locate Intermediate Sizes - VIDEO GUIDE (6:43)
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Lesson 5 - Method 4 - Using a Split Diagram - VIDEO GUIDE (7:12)
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Lesson 6 - Method 5 - Using the Blend Tool - VIDEO GUIDE (6:47)
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Lesson 7 - Actions & Creating Grade Rule Libraries - VIDEO GUIDE (11:31)
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Discussion Point - The Concept of Proportional Grading for Stretch Wear
PROJECTOR FILE CREATION
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Lesson 1 - What is a Projector File & Why Should I Include One
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Lesson 2 - Is a Projector File The Same as an A0 File?
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Lesson 3 - Projector File Desirable Features List
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Lesson 4 - Setting Up a Projector File Template - VIDEO GUIDES (21:54)
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Lesson 5 - Projectors for Sewing - Squares & Rectangles Calibration Guides
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Projectors For Sewing - Facebook Group
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QUICK ACCESS - PROJECTOR FILE TEMPLATE Ai FILE
WORK FLOW EXAMPLES - CREATING A PROFESSIONAL- PDF PATTERN - COMING SOON - LIVE SECTION
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Preparation Work - Tech Sketch - Sizing & Block Selection (0:30)
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Working to Perfect the Pattern - In the Physical World
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Perfecting The Pattern in Ai
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Grading The Pattern in Ai
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Testing The Full Range of Patterns
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Creating a Layered Ai File
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Completing The Layered PDF for Customer Use
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To Add or Not to Add a Projector File
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Developing Videos and Tutorials
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Promoting The Pattern
COURSE TEMPLATES
BONUS CONTENT
PLUGINS FOR ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR - LIVE SECTION
ENHANCED COURSE CONTENT - DIGITAL BLOCKS SETS
One to One Support For Indie Pattern Development
