Composite Fabric Pattern on Garment from Photo

Upload a garment photo + a fabric swatch photo. AI applies the pattern onto the garment naturally.

White A-line dress on mannequin in studio — Before

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Same dress with floral fabric pattern composited naturally following the draping — After

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Popular use cases:

fabric swatch on garment composite
textile pattern garment preview
fashion design fabric visualization
fabric on clothing mockup
garment fabric compositing tool
textile manufacturer sample preview
costume design fabric selection
apparel brand fabric testing

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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Scenario	Prompt	Time
	`apply fabric pattern from reference onto this dress, following the draping and folds naturally`	30s
	`composite textile from reference onto blazer, wrapping around lapels with correct grain direction`	30-45s
	`apply printed fabric from reference onto skirt, distorting at pleats and waistband`	30s
	`composite fabric from reference onto t-shirt, wrapping around torso naturally`	30s

How it works

Upload your garment photo

Drop a photo of the garment you want to apply the fabric to. This is the main image. Use a well-lit photo where the garment's shape, folds, and draping are clearly visible. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple flat garment: 30 seconds. Complex draping with folds and pleats: may need 2-3 refinements.
Add your fabric swatch as reference

Click '+ Add reference image' below the prompt and upload your fabric swatch or textile pattern photo. A flat, well-lit swatch showing the full pattern repeat works best. The AI extracts the pattern and maps it onto the garment, following the clothing's shape and folds.

Tip: Photograph your swatch flat on a neutral surface with even lighting. Avoid shadows or wrinkles in the swatch photo itself -- the AI will add natural draping when it maps onto the garment.

Copy one of these to get started:

Preview fabric on a dress for fashion design apply the fabric pattern from the reference onto this dress, following every fold, pleat, and drape naturally, maintaining the original pattern scale and direction throughout the garment
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Composite textile swatch onto a blazer for client presentation composite the textile from the reference onto this blazer, wrapping correctly around the lapels, shoulders, and body panels, with the pattern grain running vertically and matching the studio lighting
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Apply print fabric to a skirt for e-commerce listing apply the printed fabric from the reference onto this skirt, with the pattern flowing naturally around the waist and hem, distorting correctly at the pleats
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Test a new colorway on an existing jacket design replace the current fabric of this jacket with the fabric from the reference, preserving all garment construction details like stitching, buttons, and seam lines
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4 more prompts

Map woven textile onto a formal gown for a fashion show preview apply the woven fabric from the reference onto this formal gown, following the draping from shoulder to floor, with the weave texture visible at close inspection and natural light reflections on the fabric surface
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Preview stripe fabric on a shirt for a clothing brand composite the striped fabric from the reference onto this button-down shirt, with stripes following the body contour and aligning correctly at the button placket and collar
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Apply lace or sheer fabric to a bodice for bridal design apply the lace fabric from the reference onto the bodice of this dress, preserving the transparency and delicate pattern detail, with the skin visible through the sheer areas as it would in reality
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Composite custom print onto a t-shirt for merch preview apply the custom print fabric from the reference onto this t-shirt, wrapping around the torso naturally, with the print distorting slightly at the shoulder seams and sides
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Describe the application

Tell the AI how to apply the fabric: 'apply the fabric pattern from the reference onto the entire dress, following the draping and folds naturally with correct scale.' Be specific about which parts of the garment to cover and how the pattern should flow.

Tip: Include 'maintaining pattern scale and direction' to prevent the pattern from stretching unnaturally across curved areas.

Copy one of these to get started:

Preview fabric on a dress for fashion design apply the fabric pattern from the reference onto this dress, following every fold, pleat, and drape naturally, maintaining the original pattern scale and direction throughout the garment
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Composite textile swatch onto a blazer for client presentation composite the textile from the reference onto this blazer, wrapping correctly around the lapels, shoulders, and body panels, with the pattern grain running vertically and matching the studio lighting
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Apply print fabric to a skirt for e-commerce listing apply the printed fabric from the reference onto this skirt, with the pattern flowing naturally around the waist and hem, distorting correctly at the pleats
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Test a new colorway on an existing jacket design replace the current fabric of this jacket with the fabric from the reference, preserving all garment construction details like stitching, buttons, and seam lines
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4 more prompts

Map woven textile onto a formal gown for a fashion show preview apply the woven fabric from the reference onto this formal gown, following the draping from shoulder to floor, with the weave texture visible at close inspection and natural light reflections on the fabric surface
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Preview stripe fabric on a shirt for a clothing brand composite the striped fabric from the reference onto this button-down shirt, with stripes following the body contour and aligning correctly at the button placket and collar
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Apply lace or sheer fabric to a bodice for bridal design apply the lace fabric from the reference onto the bodice of this dress, preserving the transparency and delicate pattern detail, with the skin visible through the sheer areas as it would in reality
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Composite custom print onto a t-shirt for merch preview apply the custom print fabric from the reference onto this t-shirt, wrapping around the torso naturally, with the print distorting slightly at the shoulder seams and sides
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Review and refine

Check that the fabric pattern follows the garment's contours naturally. Look for correct pattern scale, natural distortion at folds and seams, and consistent lighting across the applied fabric. Zoom into areas where the pattern meets edges, collars, and hems.
Refine with markers if needed

If the AI applied the pattern to the wrong area or missed a section, tap a marker on the specific garment area and regenerate. Useful for garments with multiple panels or when you only want the pattern on certain sections like the bodice but not the sleeves.

Tip: For multi-panel garments, do one section at a time: 'apply the fabric only to the skirt portion of the dress, not the bodice.'

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"We used to sew physical samples for every fabric-garment combination. Now we composite swatch photos onto garment shots and only sew the ones clients approve. Cuts our sampling cost by 70%." @TextileStudioNYC

See it in action

Floral swatch composited onto a plain dress

A fashion designer previewed how a floral cotton swatch would look on a fitted A-line dress before ordering yardage.

Prompt:

apply the floral fabric pattern from the reference onto this dress, following the waist cinch and skirt draping naturally, with the pattern scale appropriate for the garment size

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Navy blazer on tailor's mannequin with visible construction details — Before

Same blazer with herringbone wool fabric composited following the tailored structure — After

Herringbone textile applied to a blazer

A textile manufacturer demonstrated how their herringbone wool would look on a client's blazer design for a wholesale presentation.

Prompt:

composite the herringbone fabric from the reference onto this blazer, wrapping around the lapels and body panels with the pattern grain running vertically, preserving the tailored seam lines and button details

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Gray pleated skirt on dress form with clearly defined fold lines — Before

Same pleated skirt with tartan plaid pattern applied following each pleat fold — After

Plaid swatch mapped onto a pleated skirt

A costume designer tested how a tartan plaid would look on a pleated school uniform skirt for a theater production.

Prompt:

apply the plaid fabric from the reference onto this pleated skirt, with the tartan pattern following each pleat fold and changing direction at the pleat creases as it would in real construction

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Fashion Design & Collection Development

Preview how different fabrics look on your garment designs before committing to samples. Upload tech pack photos or existing garments and composite fabric swatches to evaluate colorways, prints, and textures across your entire collection.

Common Scenarios

Preview seasonal fabric options on a base dress design
Show a client three fabric choices on the same blazer silhouette
Test a new print design on a jacket before sending to production
Evaluate fabric draping on a draped gown design

Best Practices

Use garment photos with visible folds and draping for the most realistic previews
Photograph swatches showing at least one full pattern repeat
Specify 'with pattern following the garment seams and construction lines' for tailored pieces
Test both front and back views for full collection presentations

Preview fabric on dress design for client presentation

apply the fabric pattern from the reference onto this dress, following every fold and drape naturally, maintaining the pattern's original scale and direction

Test new fabric on blazer for collection development

composite the textile from the reference onto this blazer, wrapping around the lapels and body correctly, with the pattern grain running vertically

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Textile Manufacturers & Mills

Show clients how your fabrics will look on finished garments without requiring a sewing sample. Upload the client's garment photo and composite your textile swatch to demonstrate drape, scale, and pattern alignment in real-world applications.

Common Scenarios

Show a brand how your new silk print looks on their dress silhouette
Demonstrate jacquard weave on a client's blazer design
Preview custom colorway on the buyer's sample garment
Present seasonal fabric collection on standard garment forms

Best Practices

Use high-resolution swatch photos to preserve weave and texture details
Match the swatch photo lighting to neutral daylight for accurate color representation
Include 'preserving the fabric texture and weave detail' in prompts for textured fabrics
Create multiple garment mockups from a single swatch to show versatility

Show silk print on client's dress design

apply this silk print from the reference onto the dress, with the pattern flowing naturally across the fabric surface, preserving the sheen and drape of silk

Demonstrate jacquard weave on buyer's blazer

composite this jacquard fabric from the reference onto the blazer, maintaining the woven texture visibility and correct pattern scale relative to the garment size

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Costume Design & Apparel Brands

Visualize fabric choices for costumes, uniforms, or brand apparel before production. Upload reference garments and composite period-appropriate textiles, team colors, or branded prints to get stakeholder buy-in before cutting fabric.

Common Scenarios

Preview period-accurate brocade on a historical costume coat
Show team uniform fabric options on a jersey template
Test branded print placement on corporate polo shirts
Visualize metallic fabric on a stage costume for director approval

Best Practices

For costumes, photograph the swatch under the same lighting conditions as the performance venue
Use 'with theatrical lighting matching the stage environment' for stage costume previews
For uniforms, test the swatch on multiple garment types in the set for consistency
Include close-up garment photos for detailed texture evaluation

Preview brocade on period costume for director review

apply this brocade fabric from the reference onto the historical coat, following the tailored seams and structured shoulders, with the metallic threads catching the light naturally

Preview uniform fabric options for team apparel

composite this team fabric from the reference onto the jersey, wrapping around the body with the logo placement intact, matching the studio lighting

If something looks off

Pattern looks flat or painted on instead of following the garment shape

Why: The AI pasted the pattern without accounting for the garment's 3D contours, folds, and draping. This happens when the prompt doesn't mention draping or when the garment photo lacks visible folds.

Try:

apply the fabric pattern from the reference following every fold, wrinkle, and drape of the garment, with natural distortion at curved surfaces

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Tip: Use garment photos with visible folds and draping. A perfectly flat garment on a hanger gives the AI no contour cues.

Pattern scale is wrong -- too large or too small for the garment

Why: The AI misjudged the relative size between your swatch photo and the garment, making the pattern repeat too big or too small.

Try:

apply the fabric pattern at realistic scale relative to the garment size, with each pattern repeat approximately 3 inches across, maintaining consistent scale across all panels

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Tip: Include real dimensions: 'each stripe is 1 inch wide' or 'the floral repeat is 6 inches.' This anchors the AI's scaling.

Fabric texture and sheen don't match the swatch

Why: The AI changed the fabric's surface quality when mapping it onto the garment, losing the original texture, weave, or sheen.

Try:

composite the fabric preserving the original texture, weave detail, and surface sheen from the reference swatch, applying it onto the garment contours

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Tip: For textured fabrics like corduroy, tweed, or velvet, add 'preserving the surface texture visible in the swatch' to your prompt.

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which garment area you meant from description alone. This happens with multi-piece outfits or garments with distinct panels.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific garment section you want the fabric applied to, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS section specifically.' Essential for applying fabric only to the bodice, sleeves, or skirt of a multi-panel garment.

Pattern direction doesn't follow the garment grain

Why: The AI rotated or mirrored the pattern instead of maintaining the correct grain direction along the garment's construction lines.

Try:

apply the fabric with the pattern grain running vertically along the garment's length, matching how the fabric would be cut and sewn in real construction

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Tip: Specify grain direction: 'stripes running vertically,' 'plaid aligned with the shoulder seam,' or 'print oriented upward from hem to waist.'

Garment construction details like buttons, seams, or zippers disappeared

Why: The AI covered over construction details with the fabric pattern instead of preserving them as separate elements.

Try:

apply the fabric pattern onto the garment body while preserving all visible construction details including buttons, stitching, seam lines, and hardware

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Tip: Always include 'preserving buttons, seams, and construction details' when compositing onto tailored garments like blazers, coats, or jeans.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the garment area before applying the fabric pattern?

No. Describe which garment section to cover: 'apply the fabric to the entire dress' or 'composite the textile onto the jacket body only.' The AI identifies the garment boundaries automatically. Use markers only for multi-panel garments where you need the fabric on specific sections -- like the bodice but not the sleeves.

How do I apply a real fabric swatch photo onto a garment image?

Upload your garment photo as the main image. Click '+ Add reference image' and upload your fabric swatch photo. Type 'apply the fabric pattern from the reference onto the garment, following the draping and folds naturally.' The AI extracts the pattern from your swatch and maps it onto the clothing in 30 seconds, distorting it correctly at folds and curved surfaces.

Is there a free tool to composite fabric swatches onto garment photos without signup?

Yes. EditThisPic lets you composite any fabric swatch photo onto any garment image completely free, with no signup and no watermark. Upload your garment and swatch photos, describe the application, and download the result. One free edit per week, or purchase credits starting at $1.99 for more.

How is this different from the change-fabric-pattern page?

The change-fabric-pattern pages use a single photo and a text description to change the fabric -- you describe 'change to blue plaid' and the AI generates a pattern. This page composites a REAL fabric swatch from your photo onto a garment. It's a two-photo operation: garment photo + swatch photo. Use this when you have an actual fabric sample you want to visualize on clothing.

What kind of fabric swatch photo works best as a reference?

Flat, well-lit swatch photos on a neutral background work best. Show at least one full pattern repeat so the AI understands the design. Avoid shadows, wrinkles, or fingers in the swatch photo. The AI adds natural distortion and draping when mapping onto the garment -- your swatch should be clean and flat. High-resolution photos preserve weave and texture detail better.

Can I preview multiple fabric options on the same garment?

Yes. Upload your garment photo once, then swap different fabric swatch references for each edit. This gives you a side-by-side comparison of how different textiles look on the same design -- perfect for client presentations or collection development. Each composite takes about 30 seconds.

Will the fabric pattern follow the garment's folds and draping realistically?

When prompted correctly, yes. Include 'following the draping and folds naturally' in your instruction. The AI distorts the pattern along the garment's 3D contours, bending at pleats, stretching at curves, and compressing at gathers. Results are most realistic with garment photos that have clearly visible fold lines and draping. Flat garments on hangers give the AI fewer contour cues.

What is the best free AI tool for fabric-on-garment visualization?

EditThisPic handles fabric-on-garment compositing using two photos: your garment and your swatch. Unlike CAD textile rendering tools that require specialized software and training, you upload two photos and describe the placement. The AI maps the pattern onto the garment with realistic draping in 30 seconds. Free to try with no account required.

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Composite Fabric Pattern on Garment from Photo

How it works

Upload your garment photo

Add your fabric swatch as reference

Describe the application

Review and refine

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Floral swatch composited onto a plain dress

Herringbone textile applied to a blazer

Plaid swatch mapped onto a pleated skirt

Detailed Guides by Scenario

Fashion Design & Collection Development

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Textile Manufacturers & Mills

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Costume Design & Apparel Brands

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

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