1. Case study I planar mapping approach
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Case study I planar mapping approach

2. We can start with a planar mapping.
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We can start with a planar mapping.
result

3. Flat it out a little prepare for later “sew action”
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Flat it out a little prepare for later “sew action”

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Select the mid loop
And cut UV.

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Result:

6. Flip the reversed one over
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Flip the reversed one over

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Result:

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Relax UV
Result:

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Same approach here:

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You have to clean up some mess manually by using move UV in UV editing window

11. Use check texture to check results
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Use check texture to check results

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