Inkscape Repeating Patterns | How To Make Them

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

I chose the first example since I always feel that someone is watching me. Enjoy!

[@CTRL_SMarcos]

NIce, thanks for the video. I didn't know that technique.

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

Thanks Marcos!

[@alisongallagher3590]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

Thanks Alison, it's lots of fun. Take care!

[@ThierryLalinne]

Wonderful technique. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

My pleasure Thierry, take care!

[@garrettb619]

Nobody expects the double switcheroo!

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

Yes!

[@bigtslotguy]

Nice job

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

Thanks BigT!

[@khadidjabenaouda4215]

شكرا جزيلا اعجبتني كثيرا فديوهاتك وطريقة شرحك.

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

Thanks Khadidja Benaouda! (and thanks to Google Translate too)

[@yogisaw2172]

When I clip. It will remove the image on the other side but on the selection box it still appears to be a complete group of images. Where am I making a mistake?

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

Hmmm, you're probably not making a mistake. Are you moving the clipped image off to the side? In this process we duplicate the original image first and I wonder if the selection box is of the duplicated larger image? Also, clips can be released using Object > Clip > Release Clip, but I don't think that is really the issue. If you would like to send me an email with screenshots it may help me see what is happening ([e-mail]). Take care!

[@elenakig2]

You didn't show us how to save it.

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

OK sure Elena. If you want to save the Inkscape project itself, just go to File > Save As. If you want to see how to export your artwork as a PNG or PDF file, check out the video link at the end of this comment. In the description use the table of contents links to jump to those sections near the end of the video. Thanks for watching and take care! kzbin.info/www/bejne/anPNpYqDesaYgdU

[@elenakig2]

@@InkscapeArtWithTom Thanks a lot! But for some reason, when I save it, and try to upload it on canva it says that the file is to big(I save as a plain SGV, also tried inkscape sgv), that was the reason why I asked how you save it.

[@InkscapeArtWithTom]

Sure Elena. I think you may be saving the entire Inkscape project and maybe that's why Canva says it is too large. I recommend placing your final repeating pattern image onto the Inkscape Page (and adjust the Page dimensions if required). Then export just the Page as an SVG file. Or place the final pattern image off the Page. keep it selected, and export just the Selection as an SVG file. If that is still too large, then try saving the final pattern image selection as a PNG file instead, which should be smaller, but will lose the SVG scaling benefits. I hope that helps!

[@elenakig2]

@@InkscapeArtWithTom thank you! I haven’t used Inkscape for 2 years, so I’m rusted 🤣 I need to check all your videos.