Upgrade your sewing skills by learning the principles and techniques of pattern drafting
This online MASTER CLASS will get you skills, knowledge and techniques of pattern drafting that you need to take your sewing skills to another level.
You’ll learn all the dimensions and measurement needed in drafting jacket patterns. This course is perfect for pattern makers, dressmakers either bespoke or ready-to-wear, DIYs, Sewing tutors and anyone interested in fashion designing and wants to upgrade their skills.
The good news is that…..
You’ll learn the principles and techniques of pattern drafting 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.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
- Introduction to Jacket making
- How to take measurement for jacket
- Jacket and coat terminologies
- Jacket inner support terminologies
- Different types of jacket and designs
- Different types of collar & lapel designs
FABRICS
- Different types of fabrics and lining for jackets
- How to prepare the fabrics
PATTERN DRAFTING
- Anatomy of a Jacket
- How to draft the jacket foundation from scratch
- How to enlarge the jacket pattern
- Collar modification using slash and spread method
- Two-piece jacket and coat sleeve pattern
- Drafting of different types of jacket such as:
- Notched-Collar Jacket
- Shawl collar Jacket
- Wide Shawl Collar
- Open front jacket
- Asymetric jacket
- Cape Jacket
- Collarless Jacket
- Double breasted jacket
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
- How to prepare the fabric
- How to assemble the fabric
- How to stitch the inner support
- How to sew a welt pocket the jacket
- Stitching of the collar to the jacket
- Understitching
FITTING
- Evaluating the fit of the jacket
- Length of jackets
- You’ll learn more tips and techniques of construction a jacket
At the completion of the class, you’ll be able to make a neatly finished tailored-jacket for yourself and your clients and have more knowlegde about jacket pattern drafting and style analysis.
- Notched-Collar Jacket
- Shawl collar Jacket
- Wide Shawl Collar
- Open front jacket
- Asymetric jacket
- Cape Jacket
- Collarless Jacket
- Double breasted jacket
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?
Someone who have previous sewing experience and want to upgrade her skills
REFRESHER- Someone who have made an attempt to sew and got frustrated with the outcome and want to try again.
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
DIYs – Someone who loves to sew her own clothes and wants to create something new for her wardrobe
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 which are already listed in the class
- Fabrics
- A smartphone / Tablet or Computer
- A good internet connection
You need to have basic sewing experience before taking our jacket masterclass, 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 your own perfect jacket/blazers
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.
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.