Design & Print Your
Dream Fabric
It's time to treat yourself to a more creative life!
4 weeks to your very own custom designed fabric
From beginner to perfect patterns and beautiful fabric designed by you!
— no art degree, or fancy tech skills needed!
GET READY TO BE OBSESSED!
Imagine being able to dream up your own fabric designs in the perfect colours for your next sewing project. It feels like magic the first time you see your own artwork printed on fabric.
I've made well over 1000 patterns and I NEVER tire of the joy and happiness I feel when I create a new pattern and I’m positive you will feel it too!
No matter your artistic or tech experience - I will be there with you, guiding you through from beginning to end, so you will feel confident designing and ordering your first fabric design!
Course Starts January 20th.
The live round will run for 4-5 weeks & you will have lifetime access to the course so you can take it at your own pace too.
“Kristina makes designing patterns in Illustrator feel so doable—even if you’ve never used it before! Her step-by-step approach is super clear, and you actually come away with designs you're proud of”
Louise
Let’s get creative.
Are you feeling the pull towards something new that will provide you with endless creativity?
This is the course to empower you to be more creative and joyful.
A beginners course in designing patterns for fabric or any other surface you can imagine!
Create more joy in your life.
Hello!
I’m Kristina
I had my own sewing business for 10 years before following my art background into designing patterns for fabric, wallpaper, clothing and more. I would scour the internet for fabrics that I wanted to sew with, most often coming up unsatisfied.
Once I learned to design my own fabrics, it opened up an incredible new creative world for me, that only grows more exciting with time.
I've licensed my prints with many amazing brands on products from handbags, socks, picnic rugs and fashion to wallpaper and even puzzles but my most favourite thing of all is seeing my designs printed on fabric.
I am so passionate about sharing this skill with creative people just like you! Unlike other courses with many instructors and random people responding to you, you will have direct access to me via email and live Q & A’s.
Hear from my past students:
“Thanks Kristina, I loved the course! You explained everything very clearly and made it so easy to learn the basics quickly. I look forward to referring back to the course when I need to as I progress with my new skills in the future.
I would highly recommend your course.
Thanks again!!!.”
Rachael
“I have really enjoyed the course by the way!!! I have done a few online courses but have found this course extremely easy to follow (especially with adobe) - some of the previous courses that I have done have been overwhelming when trying to learn adobe, but I have found this course so helpful.”
Meg
WHAT’S INSIDE THE COURSE?
Step by step beginners guide to using Adobe Illustrator for patterns (it’s way easier than you think!)
Ways you can create gorgeous designs - even if you're not an “artist”
Creating colour palettes and which ones you will use for your pattern
How to digitise your drawings in Illustrator
Creating a simple pattern in Illustrator
Creating stripes, checks and spots
Creating a tossed pattern in Adobe Illustrator
Creating a pattern with your artwork
Scaling designs for sewing specific products like bedding or little baby accessories - (anything’s possible!)
The magic of recolouring your artwork - it really is like magic and you will be obsessed!
File set up for printing your fabric both in Australia or overseas - you can use these same skill for any product, not just fabric.
Live Q & A sessions with me
Use what you’ve learned in this course to create patterns for any print-on-demand product - like wallpaper, cushions, phonecases and more!
Email support with just me, (not random people that you don’t know!)
PLUS! 2 Bonus Lessons
Designing placement prints for tea towels and other products
Ipad to Illustrator - how to design patterns in Illustrator with drawings you've created on your Ipad.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Yes, and so much more! You’ll learn to create various types of patterns, from stripes & spots to hand drawn/painted tossed repeating patterns.
If you are new to surface pattern design, this is the course for you! It’s beginner friendly and I’ve created to be easy to follow even if you’re a totaly newbie to design and Adobe software.
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I believe to make the best patterns, Adobe Illustrator is Queen! You will need to download Adobe Illustrator for this course. Adobe has a 7 day free trial and then you can pay for a month subscription and easily cancel it whenever you need a break. (Make sure you choose the monthly payment option if you want to do this!)
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Once you purchase the course you will have lifetime access to it, so you can go at your own pace. I am available for questions throughout the course but if you don’t get to it for a while you can still contact me with any questions you may have regarding the course and modules.
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There are 6 modules in total plus two bonus modules. If you can spare 2 hours a week you will be well on your way. This is self pace though, so you can spend as long or little as you like depending on what time you have available. I’ve designed it with short, easy to digest lessons so you can fit it into the margins of your life when you have time to spare. Some students like to take their time and others have zoomed through in a couple of weeks! It’s really up to you.
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This is a four week course, with modules to take you from beginner to designing & ordering fabric with ease. If you can schedule in a few hours each week you will easily work through the modules and have time to practice what you’ve learned.
You can totally take it in your own time though. You will have lifetime access to it.
We will have Live Q & A sessions throughout the 4 weeks as well which you will always have access to.
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No. This is a beginner friendly course. I’ll show you the basic tools we will use in Adobe Illustrator to create beautiful patterns. You will need to download it onto your computer for the course. You can choose the 7 day free trail & then purchase a subscription for a month if don’t have it. If you choose the monthly subscription you can cancel any time.
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No! You don’t need a background in art or design to take this course. There are many ways of creating patterns that don’t involve strong drawing abilities and I’ll be sharing these with you!
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You will need a computer, (desktop or laptop) with Adobe Illustrator installed.
It’s also great to have a phone for taking photos, blank paper & a black fine tip pen (Fineliner /Posca or equivalent is great)
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Yes, you will learn to create patterns. While the course focuses on making patterns for fabric, you can use this same knowledge to create patterns for any other product you like, such as - phone cases, water bottles, bags and so many more things! The print on demand world is amazing now, with so many different rpoducts to choose from.
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You will have lifetime access to the course.
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Unlike some courses, you will have direct access to me via email for any questions you may have throughout the 4 weeks of the course.
I will also offer a live Q & A’s where I can answer questions on a live call with course members.
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The live course will begin on the 20th January, so you can have access to all the lessons and modules from then. If you can’t start on that date it really doesn’t matter as you can also take the course in your own time.
We will have live Q & A’s throughout the 4 weeks which you can still attend even if you aren’t yet doing the course.
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While the course is focused on designing fabric you can use the exact same knowledge to print on any print-on-demand product you like!
3 Payment options
When you click sign up link, you will be prompted to create and account which will be your login details for the course.
One time payment
$288
one payment up front
Popular
4 Payment Plan
$72
4 payments over 4 months
10 Payment Plan
$28
10 payments over 10 weeks
*Prices are in Australian Dollars - $288 AUD = Approx USD$195
Think of the possibilities
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Imagine sewing beautiful clothing and homewares with your very own fabrics!
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Design and sew tea towels for your loved ones.
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Even play around with making a little passive income selling your patterns on products with places like Spoonflower & Etsy
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Add patterns to other print-on-demand products like water bottles and phone cases
Imagine sewing your dream project with fabrics you designed yourself—every color, pattern, and detail exactly how you pictured it. Imagine the pride and joy of creating one-of-a-kind pieces that no one else has. That’s what’s possible when you design your own fabric
What’s inside?
Beginners Guide to Adobe Illustrator for Surface Pattern Designers
Set yourself up for success! We will create an easy to use workspace in Adobe Illustrator and go over the tools we will be using in our pattern designing. By the end of this short and easy to follow module you will feel empowered and ready to start making patterns!
My course will take you from zero knowledge about fabric design to confidently understanding how to create your own designs in Adobe Illustrator, how to save those design for printing and upload them to POD sites. It's going to be so much fun!
Here's what we will cover.
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Learn to Design Stripes, Ginghams & Spots
Design beautiful custom stripes, spots and ginghams within Adobe Illustrator. Design the perfect stripe in colours that make your heart sing with joy. Perfect for creating homewares and clothing that you fall in love with.
Make Patterns from Drawings & Paintings
Learn to digitise your drawings and paintings to create fun patterns with your hand drawn/painted art work. Learn about different ways to layout your patterns such as full drop, faux half drop & tossed patterns.
Colour Palettes & Recolouring Your Designs
Learn to use colour palettes or create your own. Find colour palettes that you love and colour your designs with the magical recolour artwork tool.
Save Your Designs For Print
Learn to save your designs for perfectly printed fabrics and how to avoid issues with your printed fabric.
Print Your Fabric!
I’ll take you on a step-by-step walk through of uploading and ordering your fabric with Next State Print (Australia) and Spoonflower (US & International)
PLUS!
Two Bonus Lessons
Bonus 1 - Learn To Design & Print Tea Towels
Learn to set up your files to print for tea towels and other placement prints.
Bonus 2 - Learn My Workflow from Ipad to Adobe Illustrator
I’ll teach you how I take drawings I’ve made on my Ipad in Procreate and turned them into patterns in Adobe Illustrator.
Email Support With Me
You’ll have direct access to me for the entirety of the course, plus live Q and A sessions throughout the 4 weeks.
Imagine this…
Sewing with fabrics that perfectly match your style.
Turning your doodles, sketches, or favourite colours into real textiles.
Making clothes, quilts, or home décor pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind.
No more “close enough.” No more fabric envy. Just your very own designs—bright & bold or calm & neutral— and completely you.
Let’s get creative together!
I’m so excited to take you on this beautiful creative journey!
I’ve packed this course with everything I’ve learned over years of designing so you can skip the overwhelm and start creating with ease—without the big price tag of similar courses & you’ll have direct access to me!
Four Weeks To Your Own Custom Fabric
Four Weeks To Your Own Custom Fabric
Payment options
*Prices are in Australian Dollars - AU$288 = approx USD$195
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? EMAIL ME HERE - hello@kristinaforrest.com
Hear what others have to say.
“I'm loving the course so much and really enjoy listening to your tutorials. I really appreciated the dedicated focus on repeat pattens. I am new to the program but I have gained so many insights that are helping me on my journey.. It's an exciting journey. Thank you.”
Sonia
“I want you to know- I loved the class & learned so much. I still go back & listen to the lectures.”
A.S
“I have gained so much from your course Kristina! I found the lessons so easy to follow and even though I'm new to pattern design and Illustrator I feel confident and excited for where I can go from here. Thank you! I would highly recommend your course to anyone who is interested in learning to design patterns and print fabric.”
Elisa
Make 2026 your year.
Start the new year in creativity. If not now when?
