What you'll learn

Analyze paper sewing patterns for markings and their meaning

Use a half-scale pattern to properly cut out fabric

Understand the construction process of an evening gown

Learn to sew tulle for a gathered tutu skirt

Learn to sew on lace seamlessly on a structured bodice

Learn how to sew on boning

Learn how to attach and finish a lining

Learn specific hand sewing stitches valuable to dressmaking

Learn how to attach grommets for a lace up back

Learn how to sew an invisible zipper

Have a complete miniature gown to use for reference or scale up in future

Requirements

No sewing experience needed, only some basic sewing tools are

sewing machine, needles (hand and machine), scissors, pins, marking pencil or chalk, iron and ironing board

Material list is provided for fabrics and other notions needed to complete the project

Description

Welcome to the Prima Ballerina Half-Scale Dressmaking class!My name is Britney, designer for Threadora Gowns. I create half-scale evening gown patterns and teach you modern and couture dressmaking skills in half the time and half the material cost.Designing and sewing a garment in half-scale first gives you great practice and it's very freeing when you lose the pressure to please a client or stress about perfecting the fit. You allow yourself to focus on perfecting your skill, instead. As a solo fledgling designer, I found creating mock-ups very time consuming and costly so I wanted to create dressmaking courses that solve that very problem.In this dressmaking course, you will learn and practice traditional sewing techniques using the method of half-scale construction! The smaller size will be easier to handle, use less material and take less time. Focus on improving your sewing without the stress of having it fit yourself or a live model.First, you might want to take my previous course, The Magic Mini Mannequin for a beautiful display of your miniature dress!PRIMA BALLERINA SEWING TECHNIQUES:sweetheart necklineunderlining/interliningseamless lace bodicelace bandeau sleevescorset with eyeletsboninggathered tulle tutuinvisible zipperhorsehair braid hem with attached liningThe videos will show each step, while this is a beginner course, some prior knowledge of essentials like how to operate a sewing machine is recommended.General Sewing Tools and Supplies:Fabric shearsRotary cutter (optional)Pinking ShearsPins, glass head heat resistantPattern Weights (optional)Marking ChalkHand-sewing needles (like in this complete hand-sewing kit!)Thread snipsSeam ripperSeam gaugeSteam Iron + ironing boardTailors hamTape measurePaper scissorsClear Scotch Tape

Who this course is for

For those new to sewing eager to increase their skill through the simplicity of half-scale design

For those who want to learn professional dressmaking but are on a restricted time or material budget

For avid sewist looking to learn more complex sewing techniques and practice them easily