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š§µ Two Sewing Paths. One Goal: Take Your Skills to the Next Level
Hereās how Sewing Pattern Secrets and Design Secrets support every kind of sewistāfrom weekend hobbyist to design-driven creator.

Author: Marjorie Vaudreuil. Sewing Pattern Secrets, Design Secrets, TheSewingBuzz.com and TheSewingBrew.com
Whether youāre starting with our Free Pattern Sampler, exploring the Sewing Pattern Secrets (SPS) Database, or diving into Design Secrets, we want you to clearly understand the unique value of eachāand how they work together to support your sewing journey.
Each program has its own purpose, depending on where you are now and where you want to grow next. The quick side-by-side below will help you see which fits bestāor how they can complement each other.
In a nutshell:
SPS Database ā An ever-growing library of patterns for every person, size, and shape in the family.
Extensive womenās patterns in sizes 6ā14, with a growing collection for sizes 14Xā24X.
Each pattern is paired with at least one of the following:
A cross-referenced video lesson
A designerās article on style, fit, adjustments, fabric, and sewing resources
Design Secrets ā An advanced adjustment and fine sewing program with 24 exclusive patterns released over a year, each tied to an iconic era or fashion legend.
Patterns are strictly for womenās sizes 6ā24X.
Each pattern aligns with that moduleās theme, teaching advanced techniques and professional finishing.
š§µ Option 1: Sewing Pattern Secrets (SPS)
For the everyday sewist who wants it allāfast.
SPS is your go-to pattern vault, packed with:
āļø 156+ downloadable patterns (and new patterns added all the time!)
āļø Sizes for women, men, kids, babiesāeven costumes and accessories
āļø 50+ technical video tutorials
āļø Step-by-step comprehensive written instructions and diagrams, fashion illustrations, and fabric links and coordinating design ideas on articles
āļø 66+ beginner-friendly patterns
āļø 77+ patterns that can be finished in a weekend
Whether you're teaching, sewing for your family, running an Etsy shop, or just want to stitch for joy, SPS gives you instant access to a wide range of patterns across every category and skill level.
š§µ Think of it as your always-on, easy-to-navigate sewing libraryāready when you are.
š One-time payment: $87 for lifetime access
š Click here to explore the SPS Database Ā»
š Option 2: Design Secrets
For the sewist whoās ready to think like a designer.
Design Secrets is more than a courseāitās a creative classroom where fashion school professionals, illustrators, seamstresses, and flat pattern designers come together to teach a broader audience of home sewists and lifelong learners.
This program is about going deeper. Youāll gain:
āļø 24 exclusive designer patterns in sizes 6ā24X
āļø 129+ lessons on flat pattern design, fine sewing instruction and finishing, and more
āļø Expert instruction on flat pattern design, style lines, silhouette shaping, fabric behavior, and visual design
āļø Monthly drip content to encourage mastery without overwhelm
āļø Lifetime access, One time Price (for now)
Design Secrets helps you brush up or break throughāwhether you want to improve fit, redesign patterns with confidence, or create garments that turn heads for the right reasons.
š Itās like having access to a fashion school, but tailored for your pace and lifestyle.
š One-time founder price: $87 (before it goes up to $107+)
š Click here to view the Design Secrets Course Ā»
⨠How They're Different (And How They Work Together)
If you're wondering which to choose, hereās the bottom line:
Sewing Pattern Secrets | Design Secrets | |
---|---|---|
Access | Instant | Monthly Drip |
Focus | Variety, speed, practicality, skill learning will sewing | Mastery, design thinking, fine sewing finish |
Patterns | 156+ for the whole family | 24 exclusive icon inspired, timeless looks for women 6-24X |
Content Style | 50 Video Tutorials specific to pattern constructions on the database. Comprehensive written How-to instructions & technical video shorts | 140 Deep-dive lessons + videos, construction instructions are not comprehensively written but are thorough. |
Skill Level | Beginner to advanced | Advanced-focused, with design support |
Time to Start | Right away | One module released per month on a one year content drip. |
Price | $87 one-time | $87 one-time founder price |
And the best part? Many members use both. SPS gives them quick wins and variety, while DS helps them refine their artistry and fit.
š§µ Need Help? Weāre Here.
Whether you're inside SPS, Design Secrets, or bothāwe've got your back.
š Customer Support Hours: MondayāFriday, 10 AM to 4 PM EST
š¬ Contact Us: [email protected]
Weāre real humans who sew. We can help you with printing questions, project recommendations, fabric advice, and more.
Wherever you are on your sewing path, weāre honored to be part of your journey.
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Margie
Sewing Pattern Secrets Team āļøšš§µ
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š§µ Two Paths. One Passion. Which Sewing System Fits You Best?
š Option 1: Design Secrets Course and Community
For the Sewist Whoās Ready to Think Like a Designer
24 Designer Patterns aligned to 99+ lessons including Flat Pattern, Fine Sewing, Style Lines, Fashion Illustration, and Fabric Whisperer.
Elegant styles with a modern twist on iconic fashion
Monthly drip modelāperfect for pace, depth, and refinement
Built for women sizes 6ā24X with a icon design-focused edge
Think: Diana Vreeland meets sewing school.
š One-time founder price of just $87. Note: Since this launched in March, weāve increased the price several times, from $57, $67, $87⦠Next price increase will be $107 before it goes to subscription options later this year.
š Design Secrets
āļø 99+ Lessons based on style lines, iconic silhouettes, flat pattern design and redesign, and fine sewing to couture details
āļø Designer-led insights. Contextual instruction. Serious fit refinement.
āļø Patterns that stand out in any roomābecause theyāre supposed to
This is sewing as art, fashion as expression.
Year Long of Drip Content (Unlocks Monthly), Lifetime Access, One Time Pay,
š§µ Option 2: Sewing Pattern Secrets Learning Database
For the Everyday Sewist Who Wants It All
156+ professionally developed patterns (with more added every month!) on an organized membership platform.
For women, men, kids, toddlersāeven babies
Skill levels from total beginner to advanced
Video library, written instructions, fashion illustrations, fabric links, and 50+ technical video tutorials
On-demand, no waiting. Instant access.
šŖ” One-time fee, lifetime access for just $87.
āļø A familyāworth of patternsāover 156+ downloadable curated sewing patterns for the whole family and 50+ video tutorials on an organized membership platform.
āļø Everyday wear, career and special occasion styles, quick makes
āļø Excellent for sharpening your construction while experimenting with style
āļø Beginner to Advanced Sewists, 77+ can be done in a weekend, 66+ are beginner friendly. All-in-one platform for notions and fabric links and patterns.
āļø Constant Learning Content on the Brew for Redesign, Fabric Suggestions and Adjustments from the Designers
āļø Great for organized sewists, home sewists, teachers, home schooling, Etsy creators to make clothing for their platforms, sewing courses, DIY.
Think of it as your base wardrobe builder. Easy-to-follow. Versatile. Fast.
If youāre wondering what the real difference is between Sewing Pattern Secrets and Design Secrets, hereās the short version: both are powerful, professional-grade resourcesābut they serve two very different purposes.
Sewing Pattern Secrets is your go-to when you want variety, speed, and access. With over 156 patterns (and new ones added monthly), you can sew for yourself, your kids, your partnerāeven your craft booth. Itās built for real-life sewing: practical, clear, and instantly rewarding. You can log in and start stitching within minutesāeverythingās organized, with full written instructions, videos, and fabric links at your fingertips. Whether you're brand new or just want to get sewing faster, this is your pattern vault.
Design Secrets, on the other hand, is a focused learning experience. Itās for the sewist who wants to elevateāto refine their skills, master fine sewing techniques, and understand how iconic fashion design works from the inside out. It delivers 24 couture-aligned patterns 99+ lessons, one drip at a time, each connected to a high-fashion pattern in womenās sizes 6ā24X. Lessons include: style lines, fitting adjustments, and details that take your garments from āhomemadeā to āhandmade with excellence.ā If you're ready to think like a designer and sew like one, this is your track.
Choose the one that fits where you are nowāor where you want to grow next.
ā Molly
Below are a few of the 156+ patterns included in the databaseā¦.
Ready to dive in?
If you're already a member, head straight to the database and grab these patterns now. Log into SPS Dbase Access Link
Not a member yet?
Join today for lifetime access to 155+ curated patternsāand discover why thousands of sewists say this is their favorite sewing library on the internet.
š Plus: Over 77 of these patterns can be sewn this weekend. No waiting. No overwhelm.
Sew something wonderful,
š Margie
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets
If you're the kind of sewist who craves precision fit, couture finishes, and elegant resultsāespecially for womenās garments in sizes 6 to 24Xāthen youāll want to take a hard look at Design Secrets.
Itās the perfect companion to Sewing Pattern Secrets, built for women ready to level up their skills and create garments that look like they walked off a runway (not a craft table).
Inside Design Secrets, youāll unlock:
š¹ 26 exclusive womenās patternsāeach one couture-inspired
š¹ 99+ lessons on fine sewing, fit adjustments, and finishing techniques
š¹ Advanced ebooks, tools, and fitting guides
š¹ A private community of sewists who are serious about elevating their craft
š¹ Structured delivery over a yearāso you never feel overwhelmed
This is where the real transformation happensāfrom pattern follower to pattern designer.
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