Intuitive Tools for Digital Artists

Quick Tip: Dynamic Measure Tool for Fashion Design

In this short tutorial we will learn how to measure a curved line with the Dynamic Measure tool (VectorScribe plugin). Fashion designers always need such measurements to create sewing patterns. Dynamic Measure tool has a bunch of useful features which you’ll learn about after jump. Many thanks to Svetlana Makarova AKA Lanitta (lanitta.com) for permission [...]

How to Create Vector Denim Texture Using Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial we will learn how to create a realistic vector denim texture. It’s easier than it might seem at first sight, and I think it can be done by those who are taking their first steps into the world of vector graphics. Creation of other elements of this tutorial is more advanced, although [...]

Using Illustrator in the fashion industry

Here at Astute Graphics Hovel Towers, we are the first to admit that we’re not fashionable. Fashion is something reserved for those referred to as “dudes” (and “dudettes”?). However, we can all aspire… But one aspect of fashion that is increasingly taking our interest is the widespread use of Adobe Illustrator in the fashion design [...]