Unlock Your Style Potential with Custom Clothing Designs

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Setting up Photoshop
3. Cutting out the image
4. Making adjustments to the image
5. Adding colors and highlights
6. Adding text and typography
7. Creating text effects
8. Adding additional details
9. Using custom brushes and shapes
10. Finishing touches and finalizing the design

Introduction

Hey there! It's Wilson, also known as Designed by Will. Do You ever find yourself wanting to Create stunning designs like the ones you see online? Well, I'm here to help. In this article, I'll be sharing some industry secrets and walking you through the process of creating eye-catching designs using Photoshop. So, let's dive right in and get started!

Setting up Photoshop

To begin, let's launch Photoshop and set up our canvas. We want our design to have a width of 2700 pixels and a length of 3200 pixels. Make sure the DPI is set to 300 and that you have enabled artboards. Once that's done, go ahead and insert your desired image and start cutting it out using the pen tool. This will allow us to work with a clean and isolated image for our design.

Cutting out the image

After masking out the image, it's time to make a duplicate of it and convert the top one into a smart object. This will give us more flexibility when making adjustments later on. Speaking of adjustments, let's head over to the adjustments panel and add in a threshold. Play around with the settings until you're happy with the level of Detail it adds to the image. Be cautious not to overdo it, as we still want to maintain a polished look. Once the threshold is set, let's add in some noise by going to Filter > Noise > Add Noise. This will enhance the level of detail even further.

Making adjustments to the image

Now that we have our base image ready, let's add a new layer and select the "Shadows" option in the color range drop-down menu. Fill that layer with black, as we'll be using it to fill in the cutouts that we made earlier using the threshold. Next, select the original layer with the cutout and create another layer on top of it. Fill this layer with white. This step will allow us to add colors and highlights to our design, which will give it more depth and visual interest. Feel free to customize the names of the layers to suit your preferences.

Adding colors and highlights

For visually impactful designs, it's best to stick to a three-color limit. Create a new layer and name it "color." Select the white layer we created earlier, as we want to enclose our coloring within that specific area. Now you can choose any color you like and start applying it using a brush tool. Take your time to experiment and play around with different color combinations. Once you're satisfied with the colors, group everything together and add a mask to that group. This will allow you to fine-tune and refine the color elements in your design. To add some finishing touches, consider removing sections at the bottom where the image is cut off, as this can give a more professional and Cohesive look to your design.

Adding text and typography

Now that we have the visual elements in place, it's time to add some text to our design. Press "T" to access the text tool and insert your desired text. You can either use the default fonts or get creative by using custom typography. To add more character to your text, right-click on it and go to blending options. Select the color option and change the text color to match the hair color of your design. To make the text stand out, add a stroke with a thickness of around 7 to 10 and set the stroke color to white. Once you're done with the adjustments, convert the text layer into a smart object to maintain its flexibility.

Creating text effects

To further enhance the visual appeal of your design, let's add some text effects. Create a new artboard and insert your text. Set the color to white and customize the text content according to your preferences. In this example, I'll be using the text "1-800 Come Home" to play on the 1950s Pin-up model aesthetic. Feel free to choose a font that suits your design theme. Once the text is in place, add a stroke to make it visually thicker. You can also add an inner glow effect to create a unique text style. After applying the necessary effects, convert the text layer into a smart object for flexibility.

Adding additional details

To make the design more complete, let's incorporate some additional details. One effective way to do this is by using custom brushes and shapes. For example, you can create a star shape and turn it into a custom brush. Adjust the spacing and shape dynamics in the brush settings to achieve the desired effect. This custom brush can be used to add stars or other shapes to your design, enhancing its overall visual appeal. Additionally, consider adding another typography element, such as a slogan or a phrase related to your brand or design theme. This will tie everything together and make the design more cohesive.

Finishing touches and finalizing the design

Now that we have all the main elements in place, it's time to add the finishing touches to our design. Adjust the logo or branding, if necessary, and consider adding a wide stroke to make it stand out. To elevate the design further, you can add a ripped texture for a vintage aesthetic. Simply create a new layer with a ripped paper or grunge texture, Apply a threshold to give it a distressed look, and cut out the texture using the image of your design as a mask. This will add a unique and edgy element to your overall design. Finally, group all the elements together and remove the black background for each design to make it ready for use.

And there you have it, a complete guide to creating stunning and professional designs using Photoshop! Remember to check out the links in the description for more design inspiration and resources. Have fun exploring and creating your own unique designs.