Yabusaka Clothing Templates

[Reymundo]

Hi there, I've had a Fallen Gods (Yabusaka Based) Petite for some time now and finally got hold of the clothing templates. My issue is how do I go about texturing them? The one in particular is a one piece item, are there any tutorials or Photoshop/GIMP files to assist in such things?

Thanks.

[Peggy Paperdoll]

Start here:

http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Clothing_Tutorials

You'll see links to tons of information, including tutorials for GIMP and Photoshop. 

The only problem I see (by the wording in your post) is that you are unfamilar with higher end image/texture editing software.  The very first thing you need to master is the software that you choose to use.....only after you get fairly familar with what the software can do (and how to make it do what you want) will you be able to making Second Life clothing.  Don't jump into it without learning the basics first........you'll get so frustrated (believe me........been there, done that).

[Reymundo]

I am quite familiar with Photoshop, and clothing. My issue is that the texturing for the Yabusaka templates which are for Mesh Petites...well it's one mesh item from neck to ankles. In other words the texture covers both the torso and the legs, which normal clothing templates don't cover. That is why I need help.

[Ry0ta Exonar]

Just wear the mesh clothing layer and drag and drop clothing textures (for upper body and lower body) from your inventory on it.

[Peggy Paperdoll]

That's 3D modeling.  Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6OEshHH8k0

Maybe it will get you started.  I have little interest in 3D modeling so I'm probably no help.  You're mention of Photoshop and GIMP is what made me think you were just starting with clothing........neither of those software packages are very good for texturing 3D models.  Maybe search for 3D Max, Maya, Poser, or Blender will get you where you want to go.

[Reymundo]

Blender would be of use, but the templates are actual mesh objects in Second Life, otherwise there wouldn't be much of an issue.

And to Ry0ta Exonar I will try that...do you know from personal experience?

[Ry0ta Exonar]

Yes, I always do so when I texture mesh avatars.

[Reymundo]

I attempted to do so only to get the red circle with a line symbol. And in the textures tab it simply covers the entirety of the object, it's the Yabusaka Clothing Template for Male Petites Normal Style. It is really...frustrating me.

[Ry0ta Exonar]

Then try rezzing the mesh clothing layer on the ground and apply the textures on it.

[Amethyst Jetaime]

It could be that instead of using just an upper or lower body clothing template you need to use a full body template.  There are some on MP but having never done clothing for those avatars I can't tell you if they would fit the mesh or not.  You should probably contact the creator of the avatar for advice on what texture template to use if one did not come with the kit.

[Morgaine Christensen]

You could google it like I did....http://yabusaka.blogspot.com/2012/02/guide-for-replacing-skin-textures-of.html