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

We’re launching something brand new today — and I think you’re going to love it.

It’s called Intro to Fashion Illustration, and it’s taught by the one and only Oksana Ivanchenko — the artist behind every fashion illustration you’ve ever seen in Sewing Pattern Secrets and Design Secrets.

Now… let me tell you why this course matters.

Most sewists want to draw their ideas… but almost nobody knows where to start.

This is another one of those skills I don’t teach —
but you absolutely need to understand.

Because the moment you begin even the simplest sketch, something surprising happens:

You start to see your fabric differently.
How it moves.
How it falls.
How it holds shape.
💫 It’s like the fabric finally talks back to you.

And that’s why this new course is so important.

Fashion illustration quietly transforms your sewing —
not because you’re trying to be an artist,
but because it helps you finally understand things like:

• Drape

• Proportion

• Style lines

• Fabric weight

• Movement

• Why certain garments work (and why some don’t)

Even if your drawings are simple.
Even if you’ve never drawn a thing in your life.

When you sketch, something clicks:

You “see” more.
You notice more.
You understand more.

And honestly…
❤️ you might end up falling in love with it.

And that’s exactly where Oksana shines.

Her hand, her eye, and her instincts are behind the entire look and feel of Sewing Pattern Secrets.

Now she’s teaching you the same foundational designer skills — without the overwhelm.

What started as a quiet bonus in Design Secrets has now become its own creative journey:

What started as a quiet little bonus has become its own creative journey —
✨ Click to Learn More about the Intro to Fashion Illustration, taught by Oksana.

The moment you learn from her, you’ll understand why so many of us adore her.

Margie, Founder Sewing Pattern Secrets, Design Secrets and now Intro to Fashion Illustration

🧵 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
✔️ 179+ 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 (for one year) to encourage mastery without overwhelm
✔️ Lifetime access, One time Price

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.

Sew something wonderful,
💛 Margie
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets

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