Using the warp effect in Illustrator, it’s easy to draw a pleated fashion flat sketch from just one rectangle.
First, get the free AI file to follow along:
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Next, watch the video and learn:
- 01:25 How to create one pleat in Illustrator with a simple rectangle
- 02:41 How to quickly duplicate your pleat shape with a keyboard shortcut
- 03:57 How to convert your straight pleated panels into a pleated skirt fashion flat with one click
- 05:17 How effects work and how to edit effects in Illustrator
- 06:29 How to expand an effect in Illustrator to edit the paths (plus the pros & cons of this)
- 07:22 How to draw a single knife pleat panel
- 08:02 How to duplicate the knife pleat panels with keyboard shortcuts
- 09:37 Why you have to group the pleats before applying the warp effect
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