Making a seamless pattern?

I'm working on a builder wrap design that includes an architectural rendering of a home plan, which is an EPS. The size will be 29" high x 60" wide and the design will repeat every 60". This may not even be possible, but is there anyway to create an illusion that the background is seamless or would that be too difficult to pull off without a major reworking of the artwork?

kcrossley,
See the excellent illustration & explanation by Steve in posts # 2 & 6 in this recent thread:
Re: Can anyone help me with a repeating pattern that is staggered?

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