Sewing With A Discerning Eye: Surprise

Download the 4-part blog series as a PDF to save for future use. The content and video links are all in the PDF. Course Overview: One of the most enjoyable parts of great design is the unexpected moment that makes someone stop and take a second look. This month in Sewing With Cinnamon: Design Academy Reimagined, we're exploring Design Principle #7: Surprise—learning how thoughtful, unexpected details can transform a nice outfit into one people remember. Throughout this four-part series we'll explore surprise from several different perspectives: Part 1 — Cinnamon Discover how unexpected details elevate a design. Learn three simple rules for incorporating surprise into your work. See real Liberty Jane examples that demonstrate the principle in action. Part 2 — Sew Powerful Flap Create a flap featuring hidden details, unexpected textures, specialty fabrics, or playful design twists. Part 3 — Shari Explore how surprise appeared in 18th-century fashion through hidden construction details, unusual trims, innovative tailoring, and unexpected historical embellishments. Part 4 — Reveal Share your finished projects and celebrate the creative surprises everyone discovered along the way. About The Curriculum: You will receive a PDF course guide with information and video download links. The content for the course is broken down into a four-part series, each with in-depth video instruction. The videos can be streamed online or downloaded for offline viewing. Note - This is the same course offered in July 2026 through the Sewing With Cinnamon Membership.