Hold the ALT key and click on the layer mask thumbnail in the Layers panel to edit the mask contents directly.

Select All (CMD+A) and Copy (CMD+C), then close the image to return back to your main document. Click the layer mask icon at the bottom of the Layers panel to add a mask to your artwork layer.Ĭhoose one of the textures and open it in Photoshop. It non-destructively erases your artwork, so you can revert back or adjust the texture if you ever need to. My preferred technique for using image textures is with the help of a Layer Mask in Adobe Photoshop. At a huge 4500x3000px 300ppi resolution they can even be used to create realistic aged effects in your apparel design projects, where ‘Direct to Garment’ printing can replicate that same vintage aesthetic as your favourite old t-shirt, but with the texturing digitally applied straight to the artwork. My free Washed & Worn aged t-shirt effect texture collection contains 9 images, each with a unique natural distressed appearance.

How to use inkscape to design a shirt