What if you can start making your own clothes and even sew for others to earn extra income?
Learning to sew is the most easiest and profitable hobby you can ever imagine.
You don't need any previous sewing experience before you join this class plus you'll learn to sew perfectly from home.
This online beginners sewing course will guide you through all you need to know to get started with making your own clothes.
You do not need to have any previous sewing experience before you take this course as our practical video lessons will guide you step by step from drafting your own sewing patterns to sewing your own basic top and skirt.
The good news is that…..
You’ll learn how to sew perfectly from your comfort zone, by watching the video lessons on your mobile devices or laptop on your sofa as many times as you want to.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Our Introduction to Pattern and dressmaking course for beginners in sewing is well structured and outlined below! This course will teach you all you need to know about pattern drafting and basic garment construction.
- Learn the pattern landmark terms
- Get to know the pattern making tools.
- Introduction to the 5-basic pattern set (Front and back bodice, Front and back skirt,
and basic sleeve).
- Learn how to read the tape measure.
- Learn how to take accurate body measurement for dress foundation.
- Learn two different methods of how to draft a basic bodice pattern for different sizes step-by-step.
- Introduction to dart and how to calculate your personal dart intake according to your measurement.
- How to add the waist and the bust dart to the basic bodice.
- How to cut a perfect armhole and how to eliminate the excesses around the armhole area.
- Learn how to create the long torso/long bodice using the half bodice block
- Learn how to make a sway back alteration on the long bodice.
- Learn how to add seam allowances to the pattern.
- How to draft the front and back basic skirt pattern.
- How to calculate your skirt Personal Dart Intake and place two darts on the skirt pattern (recommended for all sizes)
- How to draft a basic sleeve pattern that fits in to the armhole.
- Learn about pattern grainlines.
MODULE 3
SEWING AND SEWING TECHNIQUES
- Get to know the sewing tools and supplies needed in dressmaking
- Learn about the sewing machine needles.
- Getting started with the sewing machine.
- Setting up the sewing machine and learn how to sew your first stitches.
MODULE 4
FABRICS
- Learn the different types of fabrics
- Fabric terminologies
- Learn how to choose the right fabric and needles for your projects
MODULE 5
INTRODUCTION TO GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
- Getting started with the bodice construction. You’ll learn how to lay and cut out the pattern pieces on the fabric
- Transfering of notches and darts to the fabric
- You’ll learn how to draft and cut out the facing on the fabric
- Bodice contrustion process step-by-step.
- Learn how to prepare the bodice for zipper instalment
- How to install the zipper to the back bodice step-by-step.
- Two ways of attaching sleeves to the bodice
- Learn how to sew a bodice with facing.
- Learn how to sew a fully-lined bodice.
- Cutting out the skirt pattern on the fabric
- Transffering and stitching of the darts
- How to install the zipper to the skirt
- Attaching the skirt waist band
- How to draft a waist skirt band with basic skirt pattern.
- How to draft an all-in-one waist band for the skirt.
- How to cut and sew a fully lined skirt with waistband.
MODULE 7
THE DRESS FOUNDATION
- How to create the gown pattern using the bodice.
- How to make a sleeveless gown with facing.
- How to install an invisible zipper to the gown
- Gown construction process step-by-step.
MODULE 8 (BONUS)
FITTING CLASS
- Fitting of the bodice, sleeve, skirt and gown.
- Learn how to make basic garment adjustments
DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE
REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE
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?
NEWBIES – Someone who doesn’t have any previous sewing experience and want to start making her own clothes!
REFRESHER- Someone who have sewn a few things and got frustrated with the outcome and want to start all over with basics and pattern drafting
Someone who have experience in sewing using the free hand method and wants to upgrade to drafting her own sewing patterns
Someone who wants to be an expert in pattern drafting or considering to become a sewing tutor/start a fashion school
Someone who is interested in sewing and have no one to guide her through or so busy to attend physical sewing classes
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 purchase your place, the class starts immediately and never ends. It’s now up to you to decide when you want to start. Note that you have unlimited access to the course.
To access the class, you’ll need to sign up below to register and make payment. Once payment is made, you’ll then be able to sign in to the class with your username and password. You’ll also receive an email with login link to access the class
- A sewing machine
- Basic sewing tools which are already listed in the class
- Fabrics
- A smartphone / Tablet or Computer
- A good internet connection
You don’t need any previous sewing experience before taking our beginners class as we’ll guide you through step-by-step all you need to know to start making your own perfect clothes
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 sewer as it will take you step by step through from drafting your own pattern to cutting and sewing your own clothes
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: support@donlarrie.com and we’ll be able to help you.
SIGN UP HERE!
INTRODUCTION TO PATTERN AND DRESSMAKING
With pattern drafting, designing your own clothes is made easy.
All the modules includes pattern drafting and step-by-step sewing tutorials.
Instant access to the course once you’ve sign up
Downloadable resources available
Lifetime access to the course
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