BRIDAL DRESS COURSE
Want to upgrade your sewing, fashion, business skills and creativity by learning the principles and techniques of making a statement wedding dress and start your own bridal wear business? You are in the right place!
This online WEDDING DRESS MAKING COURSE will equip you with skills, knowledge and techniques of creating a contemporary bridalwear.
You’ll learn all the dimensions and measurement needed in calculating the amount of fabrics you need to make wedding dresses for different sizes. This course is perfect for dressmakers, DIYs, Sewing tutors and anyone interested in fashion designing and wants to upgrade their skills and create a BRIDAL WEAR NICHE.
The good news is that…..
You’ll learn the easy way of creating wedding dresses and how to sew perfectly with neat finishing from your comfort zone, by watching our step-by-step video lessons on your mobile devices or laptop on your sofa as many times as you want to.
This course will also teach you how to start your bridal wears line and how to position yourself in the competitive market.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Module 1: Getting Started:- Introduction to Wedding Dress Design
Lesson 1: Welcome and Course Overview
Lesson 2: The Role of a Wedding Dress Designer
Lesson 3: Anatomy of a bridal dress
Lesson 4: Understanding Different Wedding Dress Silhouettes, necklines, sleeves and trains
Lesson 5: Bridal dress design principles
Lesson 6: Tips for making a seamless wedding dress
Module 2: Tools, Equipments and Fabrics
To work efficiently, you must have the proper tools and supplies.
Lesson 1: Sewing & Measuring Equipments
Cutting Tools
Drawing and drafting tools
Pressing, eyelets/grommet equipments
Other essential equipments needed for the construction of the wedding dress Lesson 2: Hardware materials
Fastenings materials
Lesson 3: Fabrics selection and texture
You’ll also learn the tips of choosing fabrics for your/your client wedding dresses
Embellishments and accessories
Lesson 4: Fabric preparation and cutting techniques
Lesson 5: Essential sewing techniques for bridal gowns
Module 3: Pattern Making and Draping
Lesson 1: Introduction to Pattern Making
Lesson 2: Taking accurate body measurements for wedding dress
Lesson 3: Drafting the Basic Bodice and Sleeve Pattern
Introduction to patternmaking begins with the draft of the basic dress foundation. The method of patternmaking mostly used in this course is FLAT PATTERNMAKING. WHY?
Flat patternmaking is unique among other methods and it’s the fastest, easiest and most efficient method devised for developing design patterns that control consistency of size and fit. This module will introduce you to:
TWO methods of drafting the basic bodice pattern. You’ll create your own/your client basic bodice blocks
Lesson 4: Dart manipulation techniques: You’ll learn the one and two-dart series technique.
Lesson 5: Contouring Guide Principle: You’ll learn how to contour the basic bodice to eliminate any ease, excess and gaping
Module 4: Introduction to strapless garments.
You’ll learn the basic strapless foundation and how to create them using the basic bodice blocks.
Lesson 1: Creating an illusion bodice from the basic blocks
Lesson 2: Creating an off-shoulder bodice
Lesson 3: Drafting the princess sweetheart bodice foundation
Lesson 4: Drafting a perfect corset pattern using the bodice blocks
Lesson 5: Adding seam allowance to the pattern
Lesson 6: Testing and making the toile of the patterns, Common fitting problems and how to resolve it.
Lesson 7: Learn the complete undersupport for strapless bodice
This module will show you the required materials needed for the undersupport for strapless bodice.
Lesson 8: Boning techniques
Different types of boning and sizes
How to mark and create boning channels
Different professional ways of creating boning channels and inserting boning
Module 5A: Wedding Dress Princess Bodice Construction
Lesson 1: Laying and transferring the pattern to the fabric
Cutting and applying interfacing
Lesson 2: Constructing the inner bodice
Deciding on the type and length of Bones for the inner bodice
Creating channels and insertion of boning
Caging of the inner bodice
Lesson 3:Lacing the bodice back. You’ll learn how to create the loop for back lacing
Lesson 4: Making and assembling the face of the wedding dress bodice
Lesson 5: Lace motif deconstruction to make an applique
Lesson 6: Learn how to embellish the face of the bodice with an applique – Hand stitching method
Finishing the princess bodice construction
Module 5B: Corset Making
Lesson 1: Learn how to make a corset using a mesh transparent fabric
Lesson 2: Learn the required materials to make a corset
Lesson 3: Learn how to create boning channels and insert bonings to the corset
Lesson 4: Learn how to make the corset back grommet and lacing
Module 5C: Illusion Mesh Bodice
This module will teach you how to make an illusion bodice for the wedding dress.
Module 5D: Offshoulder Bodice
In this module, you’ll learn how to make an offshoulder bodice for the wedding dress
Module 6: Petticoat for wedding dress
Lesson 1: Creating Petticoat for Ball wedding dress silhouette
Materials needed to make the petticoat
How to measure for the petticoat
How to draft and construct the petticoat
How to create boning channels for the petticoat
Learn the techniques of creating a perfect petticoat for different silhouette
Lesson 2: Creating Petticoat for the Mermaid wedding dress
Module 7A: Creating the Princess Ball Wedding silhouette
Lesson 1: Required measurements
Lesson 2: Calculating the amount of fabric needed
Lesson 3: Laying and cutting different layers of the skirt
Lesson 4: Tips and techniques to achieve a statement ball dress
Lesson 5: Attaching the skirt to the bodice
Lesson 6: Decorating the face of the wedding dress and finishing the hem
Module 7B: Creating the Mermaid dress silhouette
Lesson 1: Learn the measurement required
Lesson 2: Cresting the basic dress foundation and manipulating it to create the classic mermaid bodice
Lesson 3: Cutting different layers of the lower skirt
Lesson 4: Installing an invisible zipper with lining
Lesson 5: Attaching the skirt to the bodice
Lesson 6: Decorating the face of the wedding dress and finishing the hem
Module 8: Wedding Dress Veil Creation
Lesson 1: Introduction to different types of veil
Lesson 2: Equipment needed to make veils
Lesson 3: Making the wedding veil
Module 9: Starting Your Own Bridal Sewing Business
Lesson 1: Business Planning and Branding
Lesson 2: Pricing Your Services
Lesson 3: Marketing your bridal designs and Finding Clients
Lesson 4: Customer Communication and Expectations
Lesson 5: Staying competitive in the Bridal Fashion Industry
Module 10: Building a Portfolio and Showcasing Your Work
Lesson 1: Photography and Presentation
Lesson 2: Creating a Professional Portfolio
Lesson 3: Online Platforms and Social Media for Exposure
Module 11: Course Conclusion and Graduation
Lesson 1: Review and Recap of Key Concepts
Lesson 2: Graduation and Certificate of Completion
Lesson 3: Next Steps in Your Bridal Sewing Journey
Lesson 4: The future of Bridal Dress Design
Bonus:
Fitting the wedding stress
Cleaning and preservation tips
Storing and transporting wedding dresses
Downloadable resources
Cheat sheets
Measurement chart and many more
Formulars sheet
COURSE DURATION: 12WEEKS/3MONTHS
WHY TAKING AN ONLINE COURSE?
LEARNING FROM HOME
You can take the courses from the comfort of your home. There is no need to travel before you learn especially if you’re a busy person.
STEB-BY-STEP VIDEO LESSONS
You’ll get to learn all the tips and techniques of pattern and dressmaking by watching our step-by-step video lessons that will guide you through the process
LIFETIME ACCESS
You can watch the videos from you mobile phone, tablet or computer as many times as you want with no restriction. You can always refer back to the videos any time that suits you as there is no deadlines.
SUPPORT
We are always available to give you feedback and full support at any point in time once you’ve sign up for the course
CONFIDENCE
You’ll master all the techniques of pattern and dressmaking and become confidence to make or create any styles of your choice.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is meticulously designed to cater to a wide range of individuals who share a passion for sewing, creativity, and the art of bridal fashion. It’s perfect for:
Sewing Enthusiasts: Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting your sewing journey, this course welcomes all skill levels. We’ll guide beginners through the basics while challenging experienced sewers with advanced techniques.
Aspiring Bridal Designers: If you dream of designing and crafting wedding dresses that reflect your unique vision, this course is your gateway to bridal couture.
Fashion Design Students: Complement your formal fashion education with hands-on experience in bridal design and dressmaking.
Makers and DIY Enthusiasts: If you love the satisfaction of creating one-of-a-kind, personalized items, our course empowers you to design and sew wedding dresses that tell a love story.
Entrepreneurs: For those seeking to turn their sewing skills into a lucrative business, we offer insights into the bridal industry and strategies to establish your brand as a sought-after wedding dress designer.
WHO IS THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR?
Lara Olowofoyeku is a best-selling sewing teacher with a difference and the Creative Director of Donlarrie Couture. She’s had over a decade experience in dressmaking and 8 years of experience in teaching how to sew and how to start a successful sewing business at home. Lara’s humility is second to none and her way of teaching is down-to-earth. She loves fashion and fashion-related business, she’s very good at what she does and wants you to learn how to sew and earn an income from it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Once you’ve signed up below to join the waitlist, you will be notified once the course is launched.
- A sewing machine
- Basic sewing tools and equipment which are already listed in the class
- Fabrics, textiles, haberdashery
- Other essential equipment already listed in the class
- A smartphone / Tablet or Computer
- A good internet connection
You need to have basic sewing experience before taking our bridal dress course, you don’t need to be a pro in pattern & dressmaking as we’ll guide you through step-by-step all you need to know to start making different wedding dresses silhouette
You’ll have unlimited access to the course for as long as you want from the day you signed in for the class.
The difference between the two is that this is a structured programme as you can see from the course outlines. The videos are more detailed and that’s all you need to be a perfect bridal wears sewer as it will take you step by step through from drafting your own pattern to cutting and sewing your own wedding dresses. It’ll take away all the guess work 🙂
There is an Help/Contact button in your individual account page and you’ll get through to us through this medium. We’ll be available to answer your questions very often.
If you’re having difficulty login in to the class, you can send us an email: info@donlarrie.com and we’ll be able to help you.
HEAR FROM OUR PARTICIPANTS
Upgrade your sewing skills from home, you don’t need to travel before you’ll learn. You can watch the video lessons as many time as you want from home either from your mobile device, tablet or computer.