Author: Marjorie Vaudreuil. Sewing Pattern Secrets, Design Secrets, TheSewingBuzz.com and TheSewingBrew.com

This was never supposed to be a full course.

It began as a bonus tucked inside Design Secrets.

A simple add-on lesson from world-renowned fashion illustrator Oksana Ivanchenko…

But what happened next surprised everyone.

Students raved.
They said her calm, melodic voice made them forget their nerves.
They watched their stick figures transform into living, breathing fashion sketches.
They wanted for more.

So we listened.
And now—what was once a small bonus—is officially its own course:
🎨 Intro to Fashion Illustration

✏️ “In Just a Few Lessons, You’ll Know Exactly What Your Garments Will Look Like Before You Sew.”

Under Oksana’s graceful instruction, you’ll learn the professional secrets designers use to visualize clothing before a single cut of fabric:

Here’s what’s waiting inside:

• Sketch Poses that Move and Breathe — loosen up, flow with your pencil, and draw natural, elegant poses effortlessly.

• Render Fabrics with Feeling — capture silk’s shimmer, cotton’s softness, and wool’s depth so your sketches feel touchable.

• Draw a Perfect Croquis — master proportion and posture as Oksana guides you step-by-step through building the designer’s foundation figure.

• Gesture & Movement Techniques — make every line show life, motion, and confidence.

• Faces, Hair & Details That Express Mood — add character and flair that bring your design personality to life.

• Translate Texture & Light — silk, lace, leather, satin—all flowing from your pencil.

• Color & Composition Secrets — shade, blend, and balance like a professional illustrator.

• Build Your Own Mini Collection — learn the system pros use to plan cohesive designs.

Every chapter includes guided exercises, prompts, and templates so your progress is visible from page one.

🎥 Watch & Learn with Oksana

Your course includes the full video demo “The 1920s Evening Gown.”
You’ll watch Oksana draw an eight-and-a-half-head croquis, shade folds, add ribbon details, and bring satin fabric to life—line by line.
By the end, you’ll see how a few deliberate strokes become a finished work of art.

📚 Your Complete Bundle Includes:

✅ Intro to Fashion Illustration Ebook Workbook – proportion, anatomy, gesture, fabric, and portfolio building
✅ Full Video Lesson with Oksana – the 1920s evening gown demo
✅ Printable The Family Croquis Templates – women, men, children + blank nine-head figure
✅ Quick Demo: How to Hold Your Pencil Like a Fashion Illustrator
✅ Mini Shading Lessons in Pencil – cotton, silk, wool
✅ Real-Life Applications of Digital Drawing in Procreate by a World-Renowned Fashion Illustrator
✅ Bonus from Design Secrets: “Essentials in Fine Sewing” Ebook + “Style Lines Introduction”

Everything is instantly downloadable, beautifully designed, and built for results—not theory.

Margie, Owner Sewing Pattern Secrets

🧵 What is Sewing Pattern Secrets (SPS)?

For the everyday sewist who wants it all—fast.

SPS is your go-to learning platform and sewing pattern vault, packed with:

✔️ 160 downloadable patterns (and new patterns added all the time!)
✔️ Sizes for women, men, kids, babies—even costumes and accessories
✔️ 50+ technical video tutorials
✔️ Step-by-step comprehensive written instructions and diagrams, fashion illustrations, and fabric links and coordinating design ideas on articles
✔️ 66+ beginner-friendly patterns
✔️ 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.

🧵 Think of it as your always-on, easy-to-navigate sewing library—ready when you are.

🔐 One-time payment: Lifetime access
👉 Click here to explore the SPS Vault »

👉👉Zero Risk: 30 Day Money Back Guarantee for all of our products.

👗 What is Design Secrets?

For the sewist who’s ready to think like a designer.

Design Secrets is more than a course—it’s 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. You’ll gain:

✔️ 22 exclusive designer patterns in sizes 6–24X
✔️ 149+ lessons on flat pattern adjustments/fine sewing instruction and finishing, style lessons and extras.
✔️ Expert instruction on flat pattern design, style lines, silhouette shaping, fabric behavior, and visual design
✔️ Monthly drip content to encourage mastery without overwhelm
✔️ Lifetime access, One time Price (for now)

Design Secrets helps you brush up or break through—whether you want to improve fit, redesign patterns with confidence, or create garments that turn heads for the right reasons.

🎓 It’s like having access to a fashion school, but tailored for your pace and lifestyle.

👉 Click here to view the Design Secrets Course »

✨ How They're Different (And How They Work Together)

If you're wondering which to choose, here’s the bottom line:

And the best part? Many members use both. SPS gives them quick wins and variety, while DS helps them refine their artistry and fit.

🧵 Need Help? We’re Here.

Whether you're inside SPS, Design Secrets, or both—we've got your back.

🕘 Customer Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM EST
📬 Contact Us: [email protected]

We’re real humans who sew. We can help you with printing questions, project recommendations, fabric advice, and more.

Wherever you are on your sewing path, we’re honored to be part of your journey.

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 160 curated patterns—and discover why thousands of sewists say this is their favorite sewing library on the internet.

🎁 Plus: Over 77 of these patterns can be sewn this weekend. No waiting. No overwhelm.

👉 Get Instant Access to the Library of Patterns Now »

Sew something wonderful,
💛 Margie
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets

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