🧵 How Fabric Affects Patterns: Key Details
You’ve chosen the perfect pattern, but… it looks nothing like you imagined?
Chances are, it’s all about the fabric you applied it to.
🔍 In Studio, patterns interact with the fabric’s texture, shine, and density. The same pattern can look completely different on cotton, leather, or satin.
📚 Examples:
Satin makes patterns vibrant and glossy, especially if shadow is enabled — great for evening looks.
Cotton and wool mute the colors, giving the pattern a soft and natural look.
Leather and vinyl often make the pattern appear “printed” — bold and flat.
Fur can distort the pattern heavily, especially with the Distortion property.
🎨 Tips for combining:
If you want the pattern to stand out, choose smooth, light-colored fabrics.
If the fabric itself is strong or textured — keep the pattern small and subtle.
For complex materials (fur, sequins), try the pattern on a plain fabric first and compare the result.
🧪 Experiment:
Just changing the fabric can create a completely new effect, even without touching the pattern. It’s a fast way to refresh a design or tailor it to the theme of a challenge.
