Last Updated: July 23, 2026
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OVERVIEW
This Loom provides a guided review of the 2702/2705 artwork files and explains how to improve version consistency while adding any missing size boards. It highlights key quality-control standards, including keeping the waistband aligned with the original model, updating care instructions accurately, and setting up panels and liners correctly.
STEP-by-STep guide
1. Confirm the correct versioning and folder structure 0:24
- If this is the final file, create a V1 folder.
- Copy the working file into that folder and rename it to 1.0.
- Verify that this is the version that will be checked.
- The transcript notes that one file is already set up this way with V1.0 and liners included.
2. Make sure the waistband and care instructions stay consistent 1:12
- Check whether the waistband is turned on.
- If the original model includes the waistband, keep it on for consistency.
- If the waistband stays off, update the care instruction outline/stroke to match the new color treatment.
- The goal is to keep all versions visually and structurally consistent.
3. Review locking strategy based on workflow stage 3:28
- During the front-end / designer handoff, keep files more open so designers can work efficiently.
- Once the file reaches grading and QC, lock everything down.
- On the production side, lock items like branding so they can’t be accidentally moved.
- Keep things unlocked for now if more adjustments are still expected.
4. Clean up pocket spacing and other alignment issues 5:13
- Inspect the pocket area for spacing inconsistencies.
- If needed, unlock the relevant labels/layers and adjust the gaps so they match.
- The goal is to make all pocket placements look consistent across the file.
5. Add the missing sizes and extend the board layout 7:13
- The updated version includes additional sizes that were not in the original file.
- Build out the layout so the new sizes can be added cleanly.
- Use the existing folder/version structure to keep the new build organized.
- The transcript describes moving from a smaller size set to a larger one that includes the added sizes.
6. Use a consistent layer-color workflow when breaking symbols 10:26
- Follow a color convention for layer types:
- Yellow = e-com
- Red = client-facing 2D
- Green = production
- When a symbol is broken, extract the needed pieces and reassign them to the correct layer color.
- Rename and reorganize the pieces so the file stays readable and clean.
7. Rebuild panels and clipping masks so they behave correctly 12:11
- Separate the panel pieces cleanly.
- Identify which layer is the actual mask and which is the content.
- Delete unnecessary duplicate layers once the correct clipped structure is in place.
- Keep left/right panel pieces clearly labeled and color-coded.
8. Add the extra artboards/sizes by building from the bottom up 17:20
- Unlock the 1D side when you need to add new size lines.
- Build the artboards from the bottom first so spacing is easier to control.
- Use divider rectangles or separators if needed to help with layout planning.
- Shift the artboards into place once the new sizes are mapped out.
9. Verify which layers must stay unlocked before moving artboards 24:08
- Before shifting artboards, confirm that the layers you need are unlocked.
- 3D/overlay items can stay locked if they are not being edited.
- 1D items should be unlocked if they need to move with the layout.
- If something stays behind when you move an object, that means a layer is still locked.
10. Turn on the needed components before repositioning 25:24
- Turn on the waistband if it already exists in the file.
- Keep only the elements needed for the current move.
- Turn off side panels or halftones if they will interfere with repositioning.
- Once the required pieces are visible and unlocked, move the artboard content into place.
11. Duplicate and center the new size content 31:59
- Add the new smaller sizes by duplicating the existing structure.
- Rename the new artboards appropriately.
- Update the heading count to reflect the new total number of boards.
- Use direct selection and alignment tools to keep the duplicated content centered and clean.
12. Reuse existing artwork where possible instead of rebuilding it 35:17
- Copy the existing info/label/base pieces from one artboard to another.
- Group, duplicate, and align them rather than recreating them from scratch.
- This saves time and keeps the file consistent.
- After duplication, ungroup and rename the pieces as needed.
13. Update pocket and facing symbols for the new size set 37:04
- Rename the pocket-related symbols to match the new size logic.
- The transcript notes that some sizes map differently in the pattern system, so the symbol names must reflect that.
- Update the pocket/facing pieces that are shared across the new sizes.
- Keep the rest of the file separate if those pieces do not need changes.
14. Handle liner and non-liner versions separately 40:22
- Do the liner version first if it has the most edits.
- Then duplicate that work for the non-liner version.
- This avoids doing the same adjustments twice.
- For the shorts, confirm whether the sew line or fold line needs to be visible or can be ignored.
15. Remove duplicate size instances carefully 44:18
- When deleting medium/small instances, Illustrator may complain if a symbol is still referenced somewhere.
- If deletion fails, break the work down by group and remove pieces in smaller chunks.
- If needed, replace duplicate instances with the original symbol first, then delete the duplicates.
- This prevents the file from breaking while cleaning up unused sizes.
16. Replace the remaining size symbols with the correct versions 50:30
- Swap the duplicated symbols with the correct original versions.
- Start with the waistband, then move to the front and back pieces.
- Verify that the replacement pieces match the correct size and do not carry unwanted strokes.
- Clean up any straggler symbols after the swap.
17. Check dimensions and strokes before finalizing the size swap 58:41
- Compare the size pieces to make sure the dimensions are actually different where expected.
- Confirm whether a piece is supposed to be longer or shorter before changing it.
- Remove any unwanted black strokes from the copied pieces.
- Verify width/height values so you don’t accidentally correct something that was already right.
18. Use registration marks and guides to align the artwork 01:09:23
- Turn on the registration marks and use them as alignment references.
- Use the branding/logo placement as the anchor for positioning.
- If needed, create temporary guides from the design box or alignment shapes.
- This helps keep the artwork consistent across all sizes and versions.
19. Fine-tune logo placement and spacing 01:15:39
- Adjust the logo/claw placement so it sits naturally in the available space.
- Compare the placement between versions to decide whether it should move up or down.
- Use the same alignment logic across the file so the spacing stays consistent.
- If the current placement looks good, keep it rather than over-adjusting.
20. Finish the liner version, then create the non-liner version 01:30:36
- Complete the 7-inch liner version first.
- Then remove the liner and liner gusset to create the non-liner version.
- Update the file naming/versioning so the progression is clear.
- The transcript corrects the version order: one file should have the liner, the other should not.
21. Final review notes and next steps 01:35:27
- Make a few final edits and send the file back for review.
- The speaker estimates the file is already about 80–90% complete.
- The main remaining work is finishing the two size versions and cleaning up the liner/non-liner differences.
- Overall feedback: strong progress and a very good first build-out.