In this surface pattern design class, you’ll learn how to create and license your first fabric collection.

We’ll look at every aspect of designing a cohesive pattern collection until this seemingly huge project becomes easily manageable and fun. And most importantly, until you feel confident and encouraged to start making plans for your beautiful pattern collection.

The first part of the class is a comprehensive step-by-step guide that will give you the clarity and confidence to start planning your first pattern collection. You’ll learn:

• What pattern collection is and how to approach creating one
• A difference between a mini collection and a full collection
• The number of designs to include in your pattern collection
• The types of prints in a collection and how to make them work together
• The types of pattern repeats in a collection and how to use them
• How to create a coordinated and unified collection

In the second part of the class, I’ll share with you how I created my pattern collections and how I got my first licensing deal for fabrics. This part is filled with real-life advice you’d hear from a friend and lots of takeaways related to:

• Learning from your mistakes
• Promoting your pattern designs
• Navigating licensing agreements
• Working with a creative director

After licensing 2 fabric collections I gathered all my knowledge and experience to create this class that will give you a head start and make it easier for you to achieve your dreams of becoming a pattern designer with a licensed fabric collection.

This class is for beginner and intermediate pattern designers who want to start or get better at creating pattern collections.

Grab a favorite notebook and a pen, and let’s get started.