50+ Very Useful Free Vector Illustrator Patterns And Resources From 2010

August 6, 2010 | Thoughts & Words By | 18 Comments

In my recent jaunts on the interwebs, I have come across some great vector freebies. I have handpicked a few that are free for personal and commercial use (with some requiring mere credits). In this little roundup today, I am listing 50+ awesome free vector illustrator patterns, seamless and otherwise. These are perfect for the scenes and texture treatments in my 365 vector character projet and am really enjoying using them. The 18th set is a very recent vector grunge set which is not technically a pattern or swatch but works beautifully on my vector backgrounds. I have also listed some resources and tutorials that teach you to make seamless vector patterns with absolute ease. Have a browse and download the patterns from the original source pages. Remember to read their terms and conditions before you use them. With the exception of a couple which are from late 2009, most are from 2010.

Vector Illustrator Freebies

1. Gorgeous Ornate Vector Patterns

Gorgeous Ornate Vector Patterns


2. Grungy Fleur De Lis Seamless Vector Pattern By  Patternhead

 

3. Magic Patterns By Pehaa

Magic Patterns

4. The Geek In Me By Pica-Ae

The Geek In me


5. Complex Paisley Vector Patterns

Complex Paisley

6. Twisted Floral Vector Patterns By Patternhead

Twisted Floral


7. Ornamental Seamless Pattern

Ornamental


8. Vintage Velvet pattern From Patternhead

Velvet Vintage

9. Stylized Clouds Pixel Patterns By Patternhead

Stylized Clouds

10. Elegant Swirls Vector Patterns

Elegant Swirls

11. Retro Pattern By Designious

Retro Patterns

12. Free Range Duck Pattern

Free Range Duck

13. Forget Me Nots Pattern

Forget Me Nots

14. Halftone Madness Illustrator Patterns

Halftone Madness


15. Valentine’s Day vector Patterns By Colorburned

Valentine's Day

16. Seamless Destroyed Vectors By Colorburned

Seamless Destroyed

17. Alice In Wonderland Pattern [Needs Credit]

Alice In Wonderland


18. High Quality Subtle Grunge Vectors – Think Design Blog

Vector Grunge
 

 

Vector Illustrator Pattern Resources

I have found these nifty little pattern tutorials very useful when creating my own vector patterns and swatches.

1. Create A Seamless Folk Pattern Tutorial – Pehaa

Create A Seamless Folk Pattern

2. Create A Damask Pattern Using Madpattern Illustrator Template – Vectortuts+

Create A Damask pattern


3. Create A Trendy Seamless Type Pattern – Vectips

Create A Trendy Seamless Pattern


4. One Minute To Make Seamless Plaid Patterns In Illustrator

One Minute To Seamless Plaid Pattern
 

 

Premium Vector Pattern Resources

These websites sell some amazing vector patterns at dirt cheap prices. Like being in a candy store!

Patternshop

Patterns Shop

 

 

Floralcy

Floralcy

 

 

Patterrific

Patterrific

 

I hope you have enjoyed this little roundup and that you find these resources useful for your design needs. If you know of any websites that provide free or premium high quality vector patterns, please let us know by leaving us a link in the comments below.

 

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Sneh Roy is a web designer/content developer by day and the creative force behind LBOI by night. She is also the co-founder of Stars We Love and Cook Republic. With coffee running through her veins, she enthusiastically battles each day, one design at a time! Connect with her on Twitter.


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18 Responses to “50+ Very Useful Free Vector Illustrator Patterns And Resources From 2010”

  1. Martin Lucas 06. Aug, 2010 at 5:15 PM #

    This is great, especially some of the repeating patterns – I was looking for some of those a few weeks ago!
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    • Sneh Roy 06. Aug, 2010 at 7:02 PM #

      Awesome, then I am glad you found some useful links in here!

  2. Asmaa 06. Aug, 2010 at 9:27 PM #

    Such a wonderful collection! :) thanks for the share!
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  3. location algérie 06. Aug, 2010 at 10:36 PM #

    the first one is wonderful.
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  4. Nikola Lazarevic 07. Aug, 2010 at 6:34 AM #

    Super roundup and so so useful. Thanks Sneh!
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  5. Duane 07. Aug, 2010 at 11:06 AM #

    Nice collection Sneh. Some of these are going to come in very handy. Thanks!
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  6. Photoshop Clipping Path 07. Aug, 2010 at 4:08 PM #

    Wow, these are all so amazing

  7. Sabine 08. Aug, 2010 at 6:36 PM #

    Absolutely great collection!
    Thank you for including my sites http://floralcy.com and http://patterrific.com.

    A happy day!
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  8. Bonita 09. Aug, 2010 at 5:46 AM #

    w0w!! gReaT collection, must have taken you quite some time to collect these.. thank you so much for sharing them!! :D

  9. Alex 10. Aug, 2010 at 6:10 PM #

    Great collection. thanks for the list.

  10. rod rodriguez 11. Aug, 2010 at 1:30 AM #

    Looking good Sneh, this will put me on track of collecting my own patterns. Thank you very much. By the way Kudos on your 365 vector character project.
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  11. jared thompson 14. Aug, 2010 at 7:47 AM #

    such a massive great list of resources, this is most definately bookmarked :)

  12. aravind ajith 01. Sep, 2010 at 4:06 PM #

    Wow!. Absolutely great collection. Thanks Sneh! :)

  13. Fun Spill 17. Sep, 2010 at 2:15 PM #

    Awesome! Nice list!
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  14. Free Vectors 28. Dec, 2010 at 8:31 PM #

    Great list, thanks. I especially love that green pattern from Vectips.

  15. Illustrator Training 29. Dec, 2010 at 9:47 AM #

    I like the subtle grunge design – might have to try to make something like that and see what I get.

  16. Urviho 23. Feb, 2011 at 9:49 PM #

    Nice collection :) Thx