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Ai For Pattern Design
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Introduction to the Course & My Promise to You - VIDEO (4:39)
Course Structure - VIDEO (5:20)
Signing up to Adobe Illustrator Software - VIDEO GUIDE AND LINKS (3:38)
Adobe Illustrator Shortcut Keys - PDF Download
Illustrator File Types - PDF Download Included - VIDEO GUIDE (13:29)
Vector Based Software - An Overview
How to Download Your Lesson Files and PDF Lesson Sheets - VIDEO GUIDE (3:39)
An Important Note For PC Users (0:48)
STUDENT SUPPORT GUIDELINE AND LIMITS
INTRODUCTION TO THE ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR USER INTERFACE
Lesson 1 - Introduction To The Ai Interface PDF DOWNLOADS - VIDEO GUIDE (22:45)
Lesson 2 - Creating a Dedicated Pattern Drafting Workspace - PDF Checklist - VIDEO GUIDE (18:22)
Lesson 3 - Good Working Practice - PDF & VIDEO GUIDE (10:41)
Lesson 4 - Some Practice - PDF - Standard International Paper Sizes - VIDEO AND AI FILE (20:15)
My Virtual Cutting Table - AI Template
How Does Ai Compare to Industry Based Pattern Design Systems Such as Gerber Accumark and Lectra?
The Pen Tool - Process & Practice
Lesson 1 -Introduction to The Pen Tool & Some Basic Practice (22:07)
Lesson 2 - The Smooth Point Method. (3:38)
Lesson 3 - The Clockwork Method with Pen and Anchor Point Tool (8:00)
Lesson 4 - Advanced Pen Tool Techniques - If you want to learn more!
BASIC SKILLS & TECHNIQUES IN ILLUSTRATOR
Introduction to This Section of the Course
Lesson 1 - Copy & Paste Explained - VIDEO (3:44)
Lesson 2 - Average & Join a Path Technique - PDF sheet - Worksheet for Ai - VIDEO (3:42)
Lesson 3 - Grouping & Locking Objects in Ai - VIDEO (9:14)
Lesson 4 - Measuring Straight & Curved Lines in Ai - VIDEO (8:26)
Lesson 5 - Pivoting Darts in Ai - ai lesson file - VIDEO GUIDES (49:15)
Lesson 6 -A First Look at Artboards in Ai - VIDEO GUIDE (9:59)
Lesson 7 - How to Work With Layers - VIDEO GUIDES (17:42)
Lesson 8 - Adding Seam Allowance in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (30:14)
Lesson 9 - Adding Notches in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (28:37)
Lesson 10 - Creating Coloured & Dashed Pattern Lines - VIDEO GUIDE (4:30)
Lesson 11 - Circular Pattern Cutting in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (20:01)
Lesson 12 - Drafting The A- Line Skirt Block in Ai - VIDEO GUIDES (33:43)
Lesson 13 - Techniques with the Shape Builder Tool - Facings - Darts & More! - VIDEO GUIDES (26:00)
Lesson 14 -Creating Facings - Using the Brush Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (8:03)
Creating Your own Tiling Template For PDF Pattern Output
Lesson 1 - Output Options Available for Pattern Files
Lesson 2 - Paper Sizes for PDF Pattern Export Explained - VIDEO GUIDE (5:49)
Lesson 3 - Part 1 - An Overview of a PDF Template - VIDEO GUIDE (8:18)
Lesson 3 - Part 2 - Creating Your Own PDF Pattern Template - VIDEO GUIDE (22:56)
Lesson 3 - part 2.1 - How a Tiling template Looks When Opened as a PDF in Adobe Reader - VIDEO GUIDE (3:28)
Lesson 3 - Part 3 - Dropping a Pattern into Your Template - VIDEO GUIDE (7:45)
Lesson 3 - Part 4 -Saving the Pattern File as a PDF for Customer Use - VIDEO GUIDE (8:40)
Lesson 4 - DON'T FORGET CONTROL SQUARES - VIDEO GUIDE (13:28)
Lesson 5 - Customer Guidance & Support Information (5:35)
QUICK TOOL VIDEOS
Introduction to the Section
The Selection Tool -PDF GUIDE & VIDEO (2:13)
The Direct Selection Tool - PDF GUIDE & VIDE0 (3:36)
The Line Segment Tool - VIDEO (5:27)
Shapes Tools - Rectangle & Ellipse - VIDEO (7:10)
The Type Tool - VIDEO (8:24)
The Measure Tool - VIDEO (5:05)
Reflect & Copy Tool - VIDEO (4:20)
Rotate Tool - VIDEO (7:21)
The Eye Dropper Tool - VIDEO (3:58)
Scissor Tool - Cut - VIDEO (5:18)
The Artboard Tool - VIDEO (1:53)
Scale Tool - VIDEO GUIDE (3:07)
Align Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (9:30)
Pathfinder Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (6:36)
Transparency Palette - VIDEO GUIDE (3:32)
Fill and Stroke - PDF GUIDE - VIDEO (9:36)
Transform Palette - VIDEO (5:21)
Ai DIGITAL PATTERN BLOCKS (SLOPERS)
How to Access or Create Blocks (Slopers) in Ai
Purchasing Pre Made Blocks
Drafting Your Own Blocks- VIDEO GUIDES (32:24)
Importing Your Physical Pattern Blocks
Grading Patterns in Ai
Introduction to Grading - What to Expect -Video (1:50)
Lesson 1 - X & Y Co-ordinates in Illustrator - VIDEO GUIDE (13:43)
Lesson 2 - Method 1 - The Anchor Point Method - VIDEO GUIDE (7:51)
Lesson 3 - Method 2 - Grading with Marker Points & Line Segments - VIDEO GUIDE (9:10)
Lesson 4 - Method 3 -Smallest to Largest Size - to Locate Intermediate Sizes - VIDEO GUIDE (6:43)
Lesson 5 - Method 4 - Using a Split Diagram - VIDEO GUIDE (7:12)
Lesson 6 - Method 5 - Using the Blend Tool - VIDEO GUIDE (6:47)
Lesson 7 - Actions & Creating Grade Rule Libraries - VIDEO GUIDE (11:31)
Discussion Point - The Concept of Proportional Grading for Stretch Wear
PROJECTOR FILE CREATION
Lesson 1 - What is a Projector File & Why Should I Include One
Lesson 2 - Is a Projector File The Same as an A0 File?
Lesson 3 - Projector File Desirable Features List
Lesson 4 - Setting Up a Projector File Template - VIDEO GUIDES (21:54)
Lesson 5 - Projectors for Sewing - Squares & Rectangles Calibration Guides
Projectors For Sewing - Facebook Group
QUICK ACCESS - PROJECTOR FILE TEMPLATE Ai FILE
WORK FLOW EXAMPLES - CREATING A PROFESSIONAL- PDF PATTERN - COMING SOON - LIVE SECTION
Tech Sketch, Blocks Selection, Size Charts and Lines & Grade Rules (0:30)
Working to Perfect the Pattern - In the Physical World
Perfecting The Pattern in Ai
Grading The Pattern in Ai
Testing The Full Range of Patterns
Creating a Layered Ai File
Completing The Layered PDF for Customer Use
To Add or Not to Add a Projector File
Developing Videos and Tutorials
Promoting The Pattern
COURSE TEMPLATES
A4 US LETTER COMPATIBLE - MASTER TILING TEMPLATE - ALL BELLS!
BASIC TILING TEMPLATE FOR AT HOME PRINTING
ALTERNATIVE A4 / US LETTER TILING TEMPLATE - PLAIN
3 X A0 SHEETS - TILING TEMPLATE
TRIMLESS A4 & US LETTER TILING TEMPLATE
BONUS CONTENT
Digital Pattern Cutting Rulers
Basic Bodice Block - Illustrator File
The Basic A-Line Skirt Block Draft - 12 UK - 8 USA
A4 - US Letter Compatible PDF Pattern Template Ai File
Inches to CM Conversion Charts
PLUGINS FOR ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR - LIVE SECTION
What are Plugins?
Astute Graphics Plugins (9:59)
Baby Universe Plugins
PATTERN MAPS AND HELP SECTION - EXTRA INFO REQUESTS
THE TRANSPARENCY TOOL IN MORE DETAIL - FOR ILANA
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Importing Your Physical Pattern Blocks
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