Convert Images to Vector In Illustrator Using Image Trace (Live Trace) & Create a Repeating Pattern

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This video tutorial will show you how to use the Image Trace feature in Adobe Illustrator CS6 to convert a space dye texture image to vector and turn into a seamless repeating pattern to use in your fashion flats.

You will learn:

Use Image Trace to convert your image or scan to vector (1:06)
How to control the number of colors in your traced artwork (2:07)
What's the difference between abutting and overlapping paths in the Image Trace panel? (2:55 / 4:22)
How to edit the traced artwork by expanding it (3:45)
How to turn the traced artwork into a repeatable pattern swatch (4:57)
How to change the repeat to a brick or half drop repeat (5:23)
How to clean up the edges of the repeat tile (5:43)
How to edit a pattern swatch in Illustrator (7:50)
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