Sewing for Beginners: Make a Unique Dress

A course by Valentine , Content Creator and Sewing Expert

Content Creator and Sewing Expert. Dijon, France.
Joined December 2021

Make a dress that reflects your personality with a simple sewing pattern, the fabric of your choice, a sewing machine, and the advice of an expert

100% positive reviews (35)
1,662 students
Audio: French
French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Make a dress that reflects your personality with a simple sewing pattern, the fabric of your choice, a sewing machine, and the advice of an expert

What could be more rewarding than wearing unique clothes that you have created yourself? Join Valentine and learn how! The founder of the blog Happy as a bee is passionate about colorful fabrics, DIY fashion, and content creation. The secret to her happiness is sewing and passing on her knowledge to her community.

In this online course, learn how to make a simple and elegant dress from a sewing pattern designed by you. Create an original textile piece that you won't see anyone else wearing. Ready to become the architect of your own style?

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 17 downloads

The Materials You Will Need
6 minutes, 47 seconds
The Choice of Fabric
3 minutes, 30 seconds
Taking Measurements
4 minutes, 1 second
Preparing the Pattern
8 minutes, 35 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (35)
  • 1,662 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 19m)
  • 17 additional resources (2 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: French
  • French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a simple, elegant mira dress in your own style.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with a passion for sewing who wants to learn how to complete a project from start to finish.

Requirements and materials

To take the course, you need simple sewing materials (specified in the first unit) and a sewing machine.


Reviews

1,662 Students
35 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Valentine

A course by Valentine

Teacher Plus
Content Creator and Sewing Expert

After an initial career in engineering, Valentine decided to take a completely different path: that of creative arts and textile design. Nowadays, she runs her own blog Happy as a bee and an Instagram account with thousands of followers. She shares her lifestyle favorites, DIY tips, and sewing patterns that anyone can try their hand at.

Her popular and original textile creations are inspired by fashion and have already caught the eye of brands such as My Little Coupon, Jacadi, Ma Petite Mercerie, and Pilot.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Setup and Preparation

    • The Materials You Will Need
    • Mood Board and Search for Inspiration
    • The Choice of Fabric
  • U3

    Before You Start

    • Taking Measurements
    • Preparing the Pattern
    • The Drawing of the Pieces on the Fabric
  • U4

    The Making of the Dress

    • Cutting the Fabric
    • Preparing the Pieces Before Sewing
    • Assembling the Top of the Dress
    • Assembling the Sleeves
    • Assembling the Skirt and Finishes 1
    • Assembling the Skirt and Finishes 2
  • U5

    Experimenting With Styles

    • Other Versions of MIRA
    • Sharing the Creation
  • FP

    Final project

    • Sewing for Beginners: Make a Unique Dress

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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Sewing for Beginners: Make a Unique Dress. Fashion course by Valentine

Sewing for Beginners: Make a Unique Dress

A course by Valentine
Content Creator and Sewing Expert. Dijon, France.
Joined December 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (35)
  • 1,662 students