You can change the canvas size later, so don’t worry about getting it exactly right the first time if you’re struggling. [1] X Research source You can choose any type of background, from white to transparent, depending on your desired pattern.

If you’re just practicing, place a dot in the very middle of the frame. This will end up creating a polka dot pattern. You can turn on “View” → “Show Guides” to help you center and space out your pattern if you want exact measurements. [3] X Research source

If you’re just practicing, place a dot in the very middle of the frame. This will end up creating a polka dot pattern. You can turn on “View” → “Show Guides” to help you center and space out your pattern if you want exact measurements. [3] X Research source

You can resize the image as needed during the editing process.

You can resize the image as needed during the editing process.

You could make a cool, merged-photo pattern! Or, try removing the background of a picture and using the subject as a pattern.

It is often best to use “Save As” to save a copy of the pattern with layers, allowing you to go back and make changes if need be. [6] X Research source

Vertical Offset: Set to half of your image’s height. If you have a 600px tall canvas, set the vertical offset to 300px. Horizontal Offset: For now, set this to zero. Wrap Around: Make sure that this setting is checked.

Vertical Offset: Set this to zero. Horizontal Offset: Set this to half of your image’s total width. If the width is 100px, you set the Horizontal Offset to 50px. Wrap Around: Make sure that this setting is checked.

Remember to flatten your image again if you decide to create more layers or images.

Vertical Offset: Set to half of your image’s height. If you have a 600px tall canvas, set the vertical offset to 300px. Horizontal Offset: For now, set this to zero. Wrap Around: Make sure that this setting is checked.

You can also use “Layer” → “New Fill Layer” → “Pattern. . . " The Pattern Stamp Tool, found under the Clone Stamp Tool, allows you to “paint” a pattern on the image.