Upgrade your sewing skills by learning the principles and techniques of pattern drafting
This online advance course 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 the patterns. This course is perfect for 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
BOMBER JACKET
- Anatomy of bomber jacket
- How to draft a basic jacket pattern
- Learn the technique of modifying a basic jacket pattern to create a bomber jacket
- Follow step-by-step videos to draft the bomber jacket collar
- How to draft a welt pocket for the bomber jacket
- How to modify the basic sleeve to create a bomber jacket sleeve
- Learn how to create a cuff for the sleeve
- Fabrics and materials that you’ll use to sew it
- How to cut and assemble the fabric
- How to fix the front zipper neatly to the jacket
- How to sew a neatly finished bomber jacket from start to finish
- Anatomy of the jogger pant
- How to draft your basic trouser pattern
- How to modify the basic trouser pattern to create a jogger pant
- How to draft the waist and ankle cuff for the jogger pant
- How to draft a side pocket for the jogger pant
- Step-by-step illustration on how to sew a jogger pant
- Learn how to draft a shirt pattern from the basic bodice
- Learn how to draft a shirt collar
- Learn how to draft a roll up cuff sleeve pattern for the shirt dress
- Learn the tricks to cut and assemble the fabric
- Techniques of attaching the collar to the bodice
- Understand how to mark the position of button correctly
- Learn to sew your own shirt dress
PANEL TOPS
- Get introduced to the panel tops
- Learn how to draft a basic bodice with two-dart technique for your panel top
- Find out how to add fullness to the panel tops hemline
- Get the tricks of modifying your basic bodice to create an eight panels pattern with a yoke
- Learn how to assemble the fabric
- Tips on how to make your panel top well structured with fusible interfacing
- Learn how to pad your panel top tailored to your size
- Get the techniques of working with a yoke on the bodice
- Learn how to sew your panel top with a neat finishing
COLLARS
- Introduction to Collars
- Learn how to draft a Mandarin collar
- How to draft a Shawl collar
- How to draft a Roll up collar
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 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.
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.