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Create eye-catching designs with our pattern tutorials. Create seamless patterns and backgrounds in Photoshop, Illustrator, and a variety of other applications.
  1. How to Use the Distort Tool in CorelDRAW

    How to Use the Distort Tool in CorelDRAW

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we'll transform circles and polygons into a brightly colored field of flower designs with CorelDRAW's Distort Tool. Create simple daisies...

  2. Create a Tea Party Seamless Pattern From a Sketch in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Tea Party Seamless Pattern From a Sketch in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you will learn how to make a detailed seamless pattern without using a graphic tablet. Arm yourself with your paper sketchbook and a pen or...

  3. Use a Tracing Paper Trick to Create Seamless Wallpaper

    Use a Tracing Paper Trick to Create Seamless Wallpaper

    Tutorial Beginner

    Ever wanted to have elaborate wallpaper in the background of a drawing? Many people draw out the entire background by hand, but with a simple trick and a...

  4. Create a Seamless Pattern of Flat Desk Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Seamless Pattern of Flat Desk Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll create various desk and office icons and compile them into a quick and easy seamless pattern using the Pattern Options panel. Using...

  5. How to Create an Intertwining Trellis Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create an Intertwining Trellis Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to create an intertwining trellis design from scratch using grid layouts and lining up a narrow, rotated rectangle...

  6. Create a Houndstooth Pattern in Both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

    Create a Houndstooth Pattern in Both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    It seems as if it's no easy task to create an interlocking geometric pattern that can be easily set as a pattern within Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. In...

  7. Create an Easy Seamless Grunge Texture Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Create an Easy Seamless Grunge Texture Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we'll play with adjustment layers and various effects in order to create a seamless grunge texture in the form of a pattern fill. Combine...

  8. Create a Seamless Anchor Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Seamless Anchor Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we’ll be designing a simple and stylish nautical geometrical seamless pattern, creating a light touch of summer. We will arm with Pattern...

  9. How to Create a Seamless Vintage Nautical Life Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Seamless Vintage Nautical Life Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you will learn to create marine life wallpaper in vintage style. You will use the Pencil Tool to draw different elements and learn to make...

  10. Create an Easy Field of Flowers Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator

    Create an Easy Field of Flowers Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Create a simple, shape-driven floral pattern with Adobe Illustrator. Use polygons to make each of the pattern's elements, distort them with vector effects,...

  11. 35 Fantastic Pattern Tutorials on Tuts+

    35 Fantastic Pattern Tutorials on Tuts+

    Tutorial Beginner

    Over the years we've published dozens of pattern-related tutorials here on Tuts+. With Pattern Week coming to a close, we've rounded up 35 tutorials for your...

  12. How to Create a Bright Geometric Circle Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Bright Geometric Circle Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Overlapping circles are an easy pattern to create; especially in Adobe Illustrator CC with its Pattern Options panel. Pick out your favorite color scheme and...