Traditional Dressmaking Techniques: Make Your Own Skirt
A course by Sara Forlini , Stylist and Designer
Learn how to create a skirt using traditional dressmaking techniques, from the initial design and pattern to the final stitch
Learn how to create a skirt using traditional dressmaking techniques, from the initial design and pattern to the final stitch
Fashion is a form of expression, and thanks to the endless possibilities of fabric, needle, and thread, you can transform your personality into a wearable piece of clothing. Sara Forlini is a stylist who specializes in vintage, tailor-made garments inspired by mid-20th century aesthetics, from the '40s through the '80s. By combining first-rate materials with traditional dressmaking techniques, she achieves incomparable quality in her work.
In this online course, learn to handcraft unique garments from start to finish. Sara teaches you how to make a half circle skirt with a decorative panel following her step-by-step process: start by taking measurements and creating a pattern, then cut the fabric, sew together your garment, and complete it with some custom details.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 24 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (23)
- 1,399 students
- 13 lessons (1h 59m)
- 24 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a half circle skirt with a pleated decorative panel that you can customize to your liking.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of fashion design and dressmaking.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of dressmaking are necessary for this course. As for materials, you need a straight stitch sewing machine, fabric, and other materials you can easily find in a notions or stationery store.
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A course by Sara Forlini
Sara Forlini is a stylist and designer from Genoa who currently lives in Bologna. After years of working in the fashion industry, she launched Misstufi in 2009, her online business where she sells the seasonal clothing lines and capsule collections she creates.
Following her 100% artisan and sustainable philosophy, Sara only uses quality fabrics and recycled materials to make her garments. In addition to managing her business, she's been running a dressmaking workshop in Bologna since 2012.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Me, Myself, and Misstufi
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A Look at What Surrounds Me
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U2
The ABC of Tailoring
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Tools and Materials
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Find Your Style
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Overview of the Different Fabrics
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U3
From Theory to Practice
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Body Measurements for Everyone
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Making the Pattern of the Skirt
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The Pattern of the Decorative Panel
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U4
The Half Circle Skirt Becomes Reality
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Positioning and Cutting of Skirt and Waistband
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Positioning and Cutting of the Decorative Panel
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Sewing and Finishing: Skirt and Waistband
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Sewing the Panel and Finishing the Skirt 1
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Sewing the Panel and Finishing the Skirt 2
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FP
Final project
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Traditional Dressmaking Techniques: Make Your Own Skirt
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christ_donfack
Il corso è fatto bene l'insegnate è molto attenta nei dettagli ciò che lo rende facile da capire ed a seguire. Sono una sarta di professione e mi piace l'idea di imparare nuove tecniche per essere in continuo miglioramento e questo corso anche se pensato per i principianti, mi è stato molto utile in vari punti. Ad esempio la sua tecnica per la rifinitura dei bordi con lo sbieco in un solo passaggio mi è stato utile perché l'ho sempre fatto diversamente e mi prendeva anche più tempo😊 Grazie 🫶
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mflc0001
Aunque sea en italiano y subtitulado en español se entiende y se puede realizar perfectamente, muy ameno de seguir y con ganas de probar más
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evagarcia2075
Me gustó mucho el curso. Cómo hacer los patrones y la confección de la falda. Gracias
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steff_021
Grandioso!
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mgiovannafadiga
Molto preciso e dettagliato nelle spiegazioni progressive.
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