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.
Love love love your tutorials and I'm so glad to have found your site! In doing the Patch Tutorial, when I add the fringe to the patch, I don't have the little spaces between the fringe and the patch itself. The fringe just sit son top of the patch, as opposed to looking like it was sewn on. Any idea what I'm missing?
Hi Beverly, If you have a close look at video (at about 60% mark) - You'll notice that I alter the setting for "Normal Offset" a bit to bring the fringe a bit further outwards. You may need to experiment a bit with the values to find something that works for you, but the trick is to get the orignally horizontally drawn scribble outside of the rectangle.
I am glad you like the tutorials on the site and I hope this helps. If not.. send me some more info.. link to screenshot if possible?
We are very proud that the Spiro Swirls Tutorial for Inkscape has gained such popularity.
Today, 28 January 2012, over 140,000 viewers have visited this page and our statistics show that it is still the most popular tutorial on this site. This tutorial is suitable for Inkscape version 0.47 and 0.48.
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better than illustrator
most of the time..
as i am used to photoshop
thanks for the great tuturials
ian
In doing the Patch Tutorial, when I add the fringe to the patch, I don't have the little spaces between the fringe and the patch itself. The fringe just sit son top of the patch, as opposed to looking like it was sewn on. Any idea what I'm missing?
If you have a close look at video (at about 60% mark) - You'll notice that I alter the setting for "Normal Offset" a bit to bring the fringe a bit further outwards. You may need to experiment a bit with the values to find something that works for you, but the trick is to get the orignally horizontally drawn scribble outside of the rectangle.
I am glad you like the tutorials on the site and I hope this helps. If not.. send me some more info.. link to screenshot if possible?
Cheers,
Syllie