Make sure the color model is RGB, that the quality is at 10 (larger file), the DPI is 150, Anti-alasing should be set to Art Optimized, then select OK.Ĭlick OK (default save settings are fine).Ĭhoose where to save your file on your computer. For Art of Where, use a JPEG.Ī JPEG options window will open. Once happy with your logo placement, go to File and select Export.Ī window will open, and you can select the file type you want to use. Now your blank artboard should be covered in a repeat of your design.Īnother window will open up so you can select another file, such as your logo, and place it where you want it or align it perfectly by using the vertical align tool (outlined in red). Select and drag to the bottom right corner, covering the whole artboard. Go to the top left corner of your artboard. Go to your left side tool menu and select the rectangle tool. Make sure your image is selected, then open your swatches panel on the right side.Ĭlick the button on the top right of the swatches box (looks like 3 horizontal parallel lines), and click new swatch. Go back to the previous tab, where you have your blank file and select edit, then paste. In that same tab, select All, which selects the whole image. The selected image will open in another tab in AI. You now have a blank artboard to work with. For Color Mode choose RGB and for Raster Effects choose 150 DPI. Enter the dimensions from the design guidelines (in inches NOT pixels). Name your file, select Profile and choose Print. Note the file size needed and the DPI required.

Look for the design guidelines for the product you'd like to design, in this case, yoga leggings. Under the INFO menu, click on Design Guidlines. So you've decided to use Art of Where as your manufacturer for some awesome custom printed goods, and you're not sure where to start when it comes to the design file? This tutorial will take you through the whole process of setting up a repeat design for leggings in Illustrator and then creating the leggings in our design lab.

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