A realistic design stops at the seam. If your graphic stretches over the shoulder seam or the collar ribbing, it breaks the illusion. Fix: Use layer masks to erase the design off the seams.
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Locate the Garment Color or Color Fill layer. Double-click the color picker to input your exact brand HEX or Pantone codes. The underlying highlights and shadow layers remain intact above this layer to preserve depth. Step 5: Export for E-Commerce Platforms
Graphics must never sit flatly on top of wrinkles. High-quality mockups use blend modes like or Linear Burn to force the underlying shadows to pass through the artwork. This ensures the design sinks naturally into every fold. 🪡 Seam and Stitching Isolation
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