how to make a traceable pattern of an image

[alison_7726]

I have an image that I'm wanting to make a traceable pattern.  So I'm hoping to convert it to some black outlines.  Can someone walk me through how to do that?

I've attached the image for reference

[Monika Gause]

Could you describe some details of "traceable pattern"? How do you want to use the pattern?

The example you are showing does not repeat, so will not work as a pattern.

Basically what you can do is draw a rounded rectangle and then use Object > Path > Offset path to make the offset duplicates.

[alison_7726]

I definitely should have clarified.  This is going to be an embroidery design.  So I want an outline of it that can be traced onto embroidery cloth.

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

THank you.

You need  rounded rectangles, the corner widget.

Then Object > Path > Offset path

Outline stroke

A clipping mask

Pathfinder panel

https://youtu.be/xu_1PbbyVUo 

[alison_7726]

thank you!  Now I just need to figure out that video in English 🙂

[Monika Gause]

I've written it down for you in my comment. Those are the functions you need.