Have you always wanted to make your own clothes, cutting your own patterns and altering commercial designs for a perfect fit for your unique body? This practical sewing guide from award-winning designer and author Helen Rhiannon is suitable for all skill levels. It will demystify dressmaking so you can create customised dresses and separates that not only fit and flatter, but are a perfect match for your style! During the course, using Helen's clear and expert guidance, you will trace off your five pattern pieces, create a sample calico dress and learn how to make alterations to the sample and paper patterns to your exact measurements. You will then discover how to draft a selection of sleeves, necklines and skirts to create a unique and versatile wardrobe of dresses and separates that will fit you perfectly.

The first step to perfectly fitting clothes is knowing your unique measurements. In this short course based on the best-selling 'Dressmaking: The Easy Guide', author and dressmaker Helen Rhiannon shares some insider tips for measuring yourself effectively. This stand-alone short course has been extracted from the Dressmaking: The Easy Guide Online Course!

The first step to perfectly fitting clothes is knowing your unique measurements. In this short course based on the best-selling 'Dressmaking: The Easy Guide', author and dressmaker Helen Rhiannon shares some insider tips for measuring yourself effectively. This stand-alone short course has been extracted from the Dressmaking: The Easy Guide Online Course!

Every dressmaking project requires a sample before you can dive into creating the real deal! With the help of her model, Charlotte, author and dressmaker Helen Rhiannon demonstrates how to fit your sample (toile), pinning and marking any alterations to achieve the perfect fit. This stand-alone short course has been extracted from the Dressmaking: The Easy Guide Online Course!

By mastering collars and pockets, you can personalize your garment patterns to suit your style and practical needs. These additions elevate your dress design, preparing you for the next step of assembling your complete project. Join author and experienced dressmaker Helen Rhiannon as she demonstrates how to draft and sew a Peter Pan collar and simple pockets. This stand-alone short course has been extracted from the Dressmaking: The Easy Guide Online Course!

Learn how to draft and sew sleeves onto garments! Tutor and dressmaker Helen Rhiannon will walk you through how to draft your own sleeve patterns, with a particular focus on how to create a puff sleeve. This stand-alone short course has been extracted from the Dressmaking: The Easy Guide Online Course!