Vectorize Seamless Procreate Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

In this class, I’m going to show you my method for vectorizing Procreate patterns in Adobe Illustrator.

If you’re like me, and you love creating patterns in Procreate, you know that you also need a backup plan in case a client asks you to deliver your Procreate pattern as a vector file. Well, I've got you covered!

We’re going to cover everything from preparing and exporting Procreate files, to learning about different ways to vectorize them in Adobe Illustrator using the image trace tool or pen tool. Besides just vectorizing, I’m going to show you how to easily reassemble that same pattern in Illustrator by using your own custom actions. We’re going to focus on achieving the best results while being time-efficient.

YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:

Procreate

• Organize your Procreate pattern
• Plan ahead and determine how you’ll vectorize your layers
• Prepare and export your Procreate layers accordingly

Adobe Illustrator

• Correctly set up your pattern design artboard
• Create customs actions for pattern design to be more time-efficient when moving the repeat elements
• Use the pen tool to redraw the elements
• Use the image trace tool to vectorize the elements in one click
• Improve your results by editing them with the direct selection tool, smooth tool & simplify tool
• Create a pattern repeat in Adobe Illustrator
• Save your final pattern design for printing and for social media
  

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?:

This class is beginner-friendly, but the basic knowledge of Procreate and Adobe Illustrator will be super helpful.

By the end of this class, you’ll know how to vectorize Procreate patterns in Adobe Illustrator. This means you’ll be fully prepared in case you need to deliver those vector files.

So, if you’re ready, let’s get started.

PLANS FOR THE NEXT CLASS ON THIS TOPIC:

This class covers in-depth the basics of vectorizing your Procreate patterns, but when it comes to vectorizing textures which is such a big subject, I’m creating a whole new class where I’ll show you everything about how to vectorize and use textures to get amazing results in Illustrator. So, stay tuned and follow me on Skillshare or Instagram to get notified when I publish the next class.
And if you have something you're particularly interested in when it comes to vectorizing textures or you have a certain pain point when it comes to this topic, let me know and I'll make sure to include that in the class. You can DM me on Instagram @diujdi or send me an email, you'll find my contact info on my website.

• Welcome
• Project
• Procreate - Pattern Basics
• Procreate - Plan Ahead
• Procreate - Layer Preparation
• Illustrator - Basics & Actions
• Illustrator - Pen Tool
• Illustrator - Image Trace
• Illustrator - Final Pattern
• Thank you