Design & Print Your
Dream Fabric
It's time to treat yourself to a more creative life.
Learn fabric design with me.
From beginner to perfect patterns and beautiful fabric designed by you!
4 weeks to your very own perfectly printed fabric.
No artistic skills necessary.
Just a couple of hours a week can change your life!
Doors closing soon!
Learn fabric design from the comfort of your own home
GET READY TO BE OBSESSED!
Imagine dreaming up your own fabric designs in the exact colours you want for your next sewing project. Seeing your artwork printed on fabric for the first time is something special.
I’ve created over 1000 patterns, and that feeling never gets old. There’s still so much joy in bringing a new design to life—and I know you’ll feel it too.
No matter your artistic or tech experience, I’ll guide you step by step from start to finish, so you can confidently design and order your very first fabric.
Stop wasting time trying to work it out yourself. Let’s go!
The live round starts 19th OCTOBER with fortnightly live Q & A calls
(but you can always work at your own pace)
& you will have lifetime access to the course
“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 become more creative and joyful.
A beginners course in designing perfect patterns for fabric or any other surface you can imagine!
Learn to create perfect pattern repeats.
Learning this skill has taken me on a journey I never thought possible.
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 struggled to find fabrics I wanted to sew with.
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 one of my most favourite things 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, random people responding to you and large price tags, you will have direct access to me via email and live Q & A’s and the course is loaded with SO much goodness at a very affordable price, with payment plan options too!
It’s important to me that you feel supported during our time together and you come out the other side of the course feeling confident to create perfect patterns!
Learning to create professional repeating patterns in Adobe Illustrator has been one of the most rewarding and satisfying parts of my life.
Here are some of my collaborations:
Hello OlasolLiv & Milly
Funky Paper CoMaterial Difference
Hear from my past students:
“Great course for beginners as it provides a very comprehensive overview of the design and ready-to-print process from start to finish. As someone who is self-taught, with some experience already, it was still a valuable undertaking as I was able to confirm things I already know and learn some new things as well.”
“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
Thank you Kristina for putting together such a fun, informative and helpful step by step process for me to learn how to create and digitize my own art designs. So cool! So many new and exciting possibilities for where I could take my art practice next. Thank you!
Before beginning this course, I had never used Adobe Illustrator before. So this course was incredibly helpful in walking me through each part of the process in a very easy and accessible way. Kristina, I really appreciated all your extra tips and tricks along the way, super helpful. And it was also helpful to be able to pause the videos whenever I needed to, so that I could experiment and try out each new element that I was learning, before moving onto the next lesson. Many thanks Kristina, thank you for your generosity in sharing your expertise in this area.
Bec :)
“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
My design work has been seen in Better Homes & Gardens (US), Uppercase magazine (CAN), the 5th & 6th Surface Pattern Design Guide (CAN), Pattern Pulse (AUS)
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 patterns
Essential tools & set up for pattern design in Adobe Illustrator
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 own artwork
Scaling designs for specific products like large scale 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 skills 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, phone cases, water bottles and more!
Email support with just me, (not random people that you don’t know!)
PLUS! Don’t miss your 2 Bonus Modules.
Designing placement prints for tea towels and other products - use my template to make it easy to order.
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 total 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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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.
*Prices in Australian Dollars
One time payment
$350
one payment up front
Popular
4 Payment Plan
$83.50
4 payments over 4 Weeks
8 Payment Plan
$44
8 payments over 8 weeks
*Prices are in Australian Dollars - $350 AUD = Approx USD$245
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 colour, 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 & print your own fabric
What’s inside?
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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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!
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 Modules
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.
A creative journey so fullfilling you won’t want to stop!
Four Weeks To Your Own Custom Fabric
Four Weeks To Your Own Custom Fabric
Hear what others have to say.
Payment options
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*Prices are in Australian Dollars - AU$350 = approx USD$245
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? EMAIL ME HERE - hello@kristinaforrest.com
Let’s get creative together!
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!
I’m so excited to take you on this beautiful creative journey!
Finish 2026 with a creative win.
Self Paced, Creative & Fun. I’m so excited to welcome you!