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There are also Width and Height fields for scaling the pattern.

This will open the Pattern Options Panel as well as put you in Isolation Mode.

To modify the swatch, go to the Swatches Panel and double-click the pattern swatch. In other words, the modifications will be applied to the swatch itself. Illustrator CC introduced a Pattern Options Panel for global transformation of patterns.In the dialog box, turn off Transform Object and check Transform Pattern.For instance, if you want to change the angle of the pattern, go to Object > Transform > Rotate. To modify the applied pattern in CS versions, use the Transform commands.Create another shape and go to the Swatches Panel.Select all the shapes and drag them into the Swatches Panel.Set both Fill and Stroke to None unless you want want a color background in the pattern, in which case make sure to position the square behind the other shapes ( Object > Arrange > Send to Back). Hold down Shift as you draw the rectangle to make sure it's perfectly square. If you are working with multiple shapes using CS versions of Illustrator, you'll also want to create a square bounding box around the shapes.In this example, I'll use a botanical motif. Create the shape or shapes you want to use.Most steps in this tutorial are applicable in CS5 and CS6. In CC versions, a Pattern Options Panel was added to allow greater flexibility. How to Create a Custom Pattern in Adobe Illustrator See Adobe Illustrator: Tips and Tricks for similar articles.Ĭustom pattern swatches can be created from shapes in Illustrator.