Inkscape is awesome for vector drawing and with a price tag of zero, noppes, nada, gratis it is sure software that should not be overlooked. Inkscape is also growing up fast.  At VSD we try to use Inkscape as much as possible and we use it almost exclusively to achieve our professional portfolio. We like to share our knowledge in a series of short tutorials that add up to a design that is directly useful.

In this short video tutorial we use the powers of Inkscape to create a simple textile patch with a frayed edge. I used a similar patch in a more complex illustration for the clothing of a ragg doll. The tutorial is suitable for the beginning Inkscape user.

Tools and techniques demonstrated: Pattern along a Path, Filters.

File size: 1.8MB

Click on the "PLAY" button in the center of the screen to start this video tutorial. The video can be paused at any time by clicking the pause button on the control bar at the bottom.