How to Design Fabric: A 4-Part Series
All levels | 4 hours 44 min
01:52
How to Design Fabric: Inspiration and Introduction
00:36
09:16
10:00
13:59
07:31
How to Design Fabric: Designing Repeats by Hand
12:01
11:27
16:12
10:23
17:50
How to Design Fabric: Designing Repeats Digitally
27:49
20:38
15:50
09:21
How to Design Fabric: Working with Color
17:56
22:09
25:14
How to Design Fabric: Expert Advice
04:11
17:36
13:03
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to design fabric, this series will walk you through the creative process step by step. Learn from fabric design experts Denyse Schmidt, Heather Ross and Lizzy House as they share their process from inspiration to finished collection. The series covers designing repeats by hand as well as in Photoshop and Illustrator. We'll also bring you inside Spoonflower’s headquarters and provide candid advice from industry experts on breaking into retail fabric design. Whether you aspire to see your name printed on bolts of fabric, or you simply want to soak up design tips that apply to other fields, this series will inform and inspire.
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Learn how to:
  • Create your own fabric
  • Use Photoshop and Illustrator to create your designs
  • Break into retail fabric design as a career
 
What you’ll get:
  • Detailed lesson on fabric design, Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as tips to break into a career of fabric design
  • 20 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructors Denyse Schmidt, Heather Ross and Lizzy House
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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How to Design Fabric: A 4-Part Series Reviews
903 users recommended this class to a friend
Angela Lamet

Very informative. It gave me tips that I was able to use for the structuring of my fabric collage. Hearing the points of view from three designers gave me confidence in pushing ahead on my uncharted project with confidence.

July 7, 2026
 
Kat Mays
I loved having the perspective and seeing the process of more than one artist. There are so many individual ways to start. All of the different aspects that go into creating a final product is really important and I am glad that it was included in this class.
More than 3 months ago
 
Debra Roussopoulos

Wow! A comprehensive tour of fabric design from inspiration to marketing. Really enjoyed the experts who contributed their time and advice!

More than 3 months ago
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