REPEAT PATTERN TYPES. ALLOVER PATTERN VS BORDER PATTERN VS PLACEMENT PRINT.

Do you want to learn the difference between the repeat pattern types such as an allover pattern, border pattern, and placement print?

Here is my video lesson on how to differentiate between these types confidently.

In this video, I share the types of patterns and the examples of their application so that you always know the difference and can use them confidently in your own textile design projects. Hope you find it helpful 🙂

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What are the different types of repeat patterns and how are they being used?

As a self-employed textile designer with over 15 years of experience and the founder of Oksancia Textile Design Studio and an award-winning online school, I would like to share with you my knowledge about the different types of repeat patterns in textile design. In this blog post, I will explain the difference between all over print, placement print, and border print, and how they can work together to create amazing designs for all kinds of different projects. By the end of this post, you will be a pro at identifying the different types of patterns, and you’ll have a better understanding of how to use them for your own projects.

First, let me explain what a repeat pattern is. A repeat pattern is a design that can be repeated in all directions to fill an artboard or product. In textile design, repeat patterns are used to create fabrics, wallpaper, gift wrap, kitchen tiles, floor tiles, and packaging, among other things.

Now, let’s dive into the different types of repeat patterns.

The first type of repeat pattern is an all-over pattern.

This pattern fills the entire square and repeats seamlessly from left to right and from top to bottom. The scale of the pattern may vary depending on the size you want to use, but it will always repeat seamlessly on all four sides. An all-over pattern is typically used for fabric, dresses, wallpaper, and other products where you want a seamless repeat on all sides.

The second type of repeat pattern is a border pattern.

A border pattern is seamless on two sides, but there is a cutoff of the pattern on the other two sides. For example, a horizontal stripe pattern is seamless from left to right, but there is a cutoff at the top and bottom. A border pattern can be used for products where you want a frame or a negative space for text or type, such as curtains, tea towels, bath mats, and packaging.

The third type of repeat pattern is a placement print.

A placement print is a design that is placed in a specific location on a product, rather than repeating all over. Placement prints are typically used for products where you want a design in a specific location, such as a t-shirt or a tote bag.

In conclusion, all over print, placement print, and border print are different types of repeat patterns in textile design.

Each type has its own unique characteristics and uses, and they can be used together or separately to create amazing designs for all kinds of different projects. I hope this blog post has been helpful in explaining the difference between the different types of repeat patterns. If you’re interested in learning more about textile design, be sure to check out my online course Pattern It Up and become a pro at designing patterns!

Thank you so much for watching!

Grow, love, and create. 

Oksancia