How do I make my textures more dimensional?

[AmerA]

I have a sketch where I want to fill in clothing areas with a fabric texture, but I'm wondering how to make it so that my textures aren't flat.

The bulge effect and "rotate layer" function help, but it's tedious and unrealistic. Is there a tool or pluggin that would help me out?

[yellowman]

I suggest using Liquify, Grid Warp and Alpha Dispalcement plugins:

 

Liquify:

http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?showtopic=20688

 

Grid Warp:

http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?showtopic=25327

 

Alpha Dispalcement:

http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/9869-displacement-and-alpha-mask-plugin070608v1411/

 

And some highlight and shadow will enhance the depth as well.