EASY PATTERNS IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP:
Create stunning seamless designs
like a pro!

Discover how to design flawless seamless patterns—even if you’re new to surface design.

Turn your creative ideas into professional, print-ready patterns with confidence!

Imagine turning your art into seamless patterns ready to be used on all kinds of products! And with Photoshop’s Pattern Making Tool, there’s no math involved! How cool is that?

Have you ever felt stuck trying to make patterns in Photoshop?

  • “How do I create a perfect seamless repeat?”

  • “Photoshop feels overwhelming—where do I start?”

  • “I want my patterns to look professional, but I’m not sure I’m doing it right!”

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Designing seamless patterns in Photoshop can feel intimidating without the right guidance but I’m here to make it easy for you!

This class will teach you everything you need to know: from the basics of pattern design to advanced techniques and tricks.

This course will teach you:

  • How to create seamless, professional patterns step by step.

  • The exact tools and techniques to make Photoshop work for you.

  • How to design with confidence and elevate your surface design skills.

By the end of this course, you'll:

  • Know how to efficiently create seamless patterns that look amazing.

  • Have a polished portfolio of patterns ready for print or licensing.

  • Gain the skills to turn your ideas into marketable designs.

Never fear making patterns in Photoshop again!

  • birds and florals repeating pattern

    Become a pro at creating patterns

    With my process creating repeating patterns has never been easier - even if you're a beginner.

    And if you're already a pro at making patterns, you'll learn my way of working with patterns and how I use actions to make my life easier.

  • cactus pattern for fabric design

    Build-up your skills as you go

    We'll start with very simple concepts and work our way up to creating more intricate patterns, allowing you to refine your skills through hands-on practice.

    Don't have any artwork to work with? Not to worry! You can download my adorable cactus icons and use them to create your own patterns.

  • birds pattern in different colorways surface designs

    Easily create different colorways

    With easy-to-use recoloring tools, you can create a range of new color variations for your artwork that will add depth and variety to your portfolio.

    By offering clients multiple options, you’re opening up new opportunities to earn income from each design.

Join over 2,800 students that have leveled up their pattern making skills big time!

Fantastic class and teacher! So much important, detailed and helpful information was shared. I am not proficient in photoshop nor am I a surface pattern designer (a hopeful one). I feel very encouraged and excited to continue my practice and apply everything that I have learned in this class. Thank you Sandra, this was just great! :)
— Abi E.
Every Sandra class is amazing!!! This photoshop pattern maker technique is life changing! It’s helping me visualize my patterns so much better and importing the files from Procreate is so easy. I don’t know how to use Photoshop but it wasn’t an obstacle to understand every step of the process. This is now probably my favorite wat to create a pattern. Thanks so much Sandra!!
— Inés
Wow, your class is exactly what I was looking for, very detailed and engaging, one of the best on the subject. Thank you!
— Anna Vasconcellos

Here’s what’s inside:

Class length: 1 h 33 min - Number of lessons: 14

cactus pattern swatch fabric

MODULE 1: Initial Steps

Understand the differences between raster and vector art, learn how to set up your file, the types of patterns there are and how to use Smart Objects.

toucans and birds pattern showing repeat square tile

MODULE 2: Making the Pattern

Discover the newest pattern making tool in Photoshop and learn how to create a complex repeat, involving lots of elements, in an easy way.

presentation sheets for art licensing portfolio

MODULE 3: Creating Client-ready Files

Learn how to look for new licensing opportunities, how to prepare your files for clients and how to show your new artwork in your portfolio.

notebook cover designs in two different colorways

MODULE 4: Alternate Colorways

Explore the recoloring tools available in Photoshop to create different colorways so you can change the look and feel of your patterns.

  • Pattern making cheat sheet

  • Types of patterns PDF

  • Job order form

  • Portfolio template

  • Pattern making actions

  • Cute cactus icons Photoshop file so you can start making patterns right away

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INCLUDED RESOURCES:

Kids sweater with cactus illustrations and pattern

Don’t let self-doubt or procrastination hold you back. This is your chance to transform your art into something you can share, sell, and be proud of.

Start creating patterns you love—and others will too.

Get instant access for $37

I loved this class, I am a complete beginner in surface pattern design, in fact the project I've made for this class was my first pattern ever. I am not proficient in photoshop either. There are a lot of great tips for anybody wanting to get into surface pattern, or is already doing pattern design. I like all of Sandra's tips for making patterns and to sending files to clients. I love that she shared her whole process from beginning to end. I usually like shorter classes, but didn't mind the length of this class because it had soooo much great content it was so worth it, other classes with all this info will take about 4 hours, this is packed with goodness in an 1 hour 34 minutes. I recommend this class for beginners and more advance as well.

-Jasmine Salcedo

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Sandra, your class was EXACTLY what I needed to get started making patterns! I am a professional illustrator and designer, but I was intimidated to make patterns because I thought it was super complicated... but you taught it so well and so thoroughly! Teaching us how to make different color ways and presentation for clients just put this class over 5 stars for me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise with us! You have altered my career path, I am so excited!!

-Sara Argue

Meet your Teacher

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Hi. I'm Sandra and I'm a full-time freelance Illustrator and Pattern Designer.

My artwork has been licensed for greeting cards, educational publishing, fabrics, stationary, home decor, and much more.

Since I discovered Procreate, I have never looked back and now create most of my illustrations on it. I believe in transparency and collaboration and I love sharing my process and secrets with you.

FAQs

How does the class work?
This class is delivered 100% online, so you can watch it at any time, from your laptop, phone or tablet. I suggest watching from your laptop so you can see the tools I’m using. Once you enroll, you get instant access to all the lessons.

What do I need to take this class?
You need a computer with Adobe Photoshop software (only the versions after 2021 have the pattern making tool available but you can also create your patterns manually if you have a previous version).

Will you review my projects?
No, this class is self-paced and doesn’t include project reviews, but you can email me directly if you have any questions related to the class and if you post your projects on Instagram and tag me @artbysandramejia, I’m constantly looking at these and might comment on yours!

Will you teach me how to make the artwork or teach me any painting techniques?
No. This course focuses on the pattern making process, creating different colorways and preparing your art to show to clients. I include my cute cactus icons for you to download for free in case you don’t have any artwork ready to use for patterns so you can dive right in and start practising right away.

Will this course teach me how to erase the paper background from my hand-painted elements?
No. That would be a whole class on its own! I do explain my process briefly, but we focus on the process of making the pattern.

I’m a beginner, would this course work for me?
Yes! Although some basic knowledge of Photoshop would be preferred, I explain all the steps needed to complete the class, and if you get stuck, you can ask questions in the comments area.

I’m a pro at making patterns, will I learn something new?
If you already know how to use the pattern making tool, how to replace the missing icons from your tile when you turn off the pattern tool, how to create multiple colorways of your patterns in Photoshop, how to use actions to make your life easier and your process faster, how to find clients for your work and how to present your images, then: no. But if you don’t know all that or want to see how I do it, then: Yes! Please join me!

Can I use the techniques I learn for commercial projects?

Absolutely! The skills and techniques you’ll learn can be used to create stunning illustrations for personal or professional projects. You can also use the brushes to create artwork for commercial use. The resources provided for the class and my illustrations are not made available for commercial use, so please use them just for your learning purposes.

When does the class start?
You’ll get access to all lessons as soon as you purchase the class so you can start right away!

What payment methods do you accept?
I accept all major payment methods, including debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All your payment information is handled through Stripe, so I don’t handle any of your payment information.

Are closed captions available?
Yes! For every video. They’re available in English.

How long will I have access to the course?
You have unlimited access to the course. I’d say forever, but I might not be wanting to maintain this class once I’m 80, so you’ll have access as long as Sandra Mejia’s online school exists.

Do you have a refund policy?
I’m sure you’ll love this class, as I have 100% satisfaction rating in my reviews, but if by any chance you’re unsatisfied with the class, I offer a 30-day refund policy from the date of purchase.

How do I request a refund?
If you’d like to request a refund for a course you have purchased:
1. Go to the email with your purchase receipt and reply to it or go to the actual receipt and in the bottom, where it says: “Questions about your product? Contact Art by Sandra Mejia”, you’ll find my support email.
2. Please allow 2-3 business days to get a response. Your refund might take 5-10 business days to be issued depending on your payment provider. Since Gumroad, the platform I use, refunds in USD, conversion fees might apply and you might get a different value than what you paid initially. This is something out of my control.

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