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Helpful video tutorials, resources, and case studies for vector repeat pattern designers weekly
VIDEO: Why it’s a great time to start now as a repeat pattern designer.
WHY IT'S A GREAT TIME TO START NOW AS A REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNER. I went live on my Youtube channel to share my best reasons why NOW is awesome for getting started as a beginner surface pattern designer, a textile designer, a fabric designer or anything you might call...
Video: 5 myths that stand in the way of repeat pattern designers.
5 MYTHS THAT STAND IN THE WAY OF REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNERS. Do you believe any of these 5 myths of surface pattern designers? Let’s find out in this video! In it I share the 5 myths I hear very often from my audience about the business of a repeat pattern designer or a...
VIDEO: This will help you find more pattern design clients
THIS WILL HELP YOU FIND MORE PATTERN DESIGN CLIENTS. Wondering how to attract more one-on-one repeat pattern design clients? Then this video is for you! In it I share a part of my recent 1-hour-long Masterclass I taught live: How to select your pattern niche and style...
Vlog: A day in life of a textile designer and course creator.
VLOG: A DAY IN LIFE OF A TEXTILE DESIGNER AND COURSE CREATOR. Hey there! I am a self-employed textile designer of 15+ years as well as a published author and illustrator and an online course creator and I am taking you with me on a day of me working in my home design...
NEW VIDEO: How to protect your artwork online and find new clients at the same time
I hope you and your family are well. I am back with something new and exciting for you today! Wondering how to make sure you keep your photos, digital artwork such as repeat pattern designs, and other types of art safe when you post it online? Then this video and the...
Video: How to Use the Align Panel and the Distribute Panel in Adobe Illustrator for Vector Repeat Patterns
HOW TO USE THE ALIGN PANEL AND THE DISTRIBUTE PANEL IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR FOR VECTOR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGN Wondering how to make your vector elements align perfectly in Adobe Illustrator? Here is my video Adobe Illustrator tutorial on how to do it so that you know the...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Lesja Saramakova
Today, I am featuring my amazing student, Lesja Saramakova (@_lesunia_lesunia) who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course, and here are her fabric samples that she made after taking action on the steps I teach in my course!...
SPRING FLASH SALE on my best-selling Magical Pattern Layouts course!
It's that time again! 🙂 I am back throwing a SPRING FLASH SALE on one of my most magical and best-selling online courses - The Magical Pattern Layouts Course! For the next 72 hours only, I am offering my Magical Pattern Layouts online course, my favorite set of Adobe...
Video: How to Select the Correct Spoonflower Fabric for Your Sewing or DIY Project
HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT SPOONFLOWER FABRIC FOR YOUR SEWING OR DIY PROJECT. Wondering how to correctly choose the fabric that will work great for your particular sewing or DIY project? I will show you how I do it in this video where I talk about my own tricks that...
Video: Repeat Pattern Types. Allover Pattern vs Border Pattern vs Placement Print
REPEAT PATTERN TYPES. ALLOVER PATTERN VS BORDER PATTERN VS PLACEMENT PRINT. Do you want to learn the difference between the repeat pattern types such as an allover pattern, border pattern, and placement print? Here is my video lesson on how to differentiate between...
Video: Top 10 Spoonflower Tips for Fabric Designers
TOP 10 SPOONFLOWER TIPS FOR FABRIC DESIGNERS Curious how to sell your own fabric designs on various fabrics and wallpaper on Spoonflower? Here are my top 10 tips for Spoonflower fabric designers that will help you sell more designs, get more exposure for your work,...
Featured Pattern It Up course student: Julia Donaldson
Today I am featuring my amazing student Julia Donaldson (whimzingers@gmail.com) who created her vector pattern collection by following my Pattern It Up online course and here are her fabric samples that she made after taking action on the steps I teach in my course!...
Video: How I Self-Published My Own First Children’s Picture Book Zoo Day on Amazon KDP
HOW I SELF-PUBLISHED MY OWN FIRST CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK ZOO DAY ON AMAZON KDP. Wondering how to self-publish your own children’s book? Here is my case study on how to do it so that you know the process and are prepared for this fun journey. In this video, I talk...
Video: Top Tools I Use as a Textile Designer in my Home Studio
 TOP TOOLS I USE AS A TEXTILE DESIGNER IN MY HOME STUDIO - EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR REPEAT PATTERN DESIGNERS Wondering which tools are the best for textile design, repeat pattern design, and fabric design? Here is my list of top tools I use in my own textile design...
Video: My Home Studio Tour – Textile Designer and Online Course Creator
MY HOME STUDIO TOUR - TEXTILE DESIGNER AND ONLINE COURSE CREATOR. Let me take you on a tour of my textile designer and online course creator home studio! I am showing you every corner and a lot of super useful tools I have set up to create faster and organize my home...
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Oksana, Owner of Oksancia.com
Welcome! This is a blog where you will find lots of helpful resources, video tutorials, case studies to inspire and help you create vector repeat pattern designs and collections in Adobe Illustrator and to start or grow your independent textile design business. I have 15+ years of experience as a textile designer and love to share my tools and experiences with fellow creatives here, on my blog.
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