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What you will learn:

  • How to cut, gather, and shape ruffles, flounces, and pleats, as well as the difference between them.

  • Choosing the right fabrics for each technique.

  • Styling ruffles for volume, movement, and balance.

  • Creating couture-inspired accessories: capes, collars, fascinators, cuffs

  • And So Much More!

COURSE OVERVIEW & STRUCTURE

An at-a-glance guide to everything included in this masterclass.

    1. Free Preview + Meet the Instructor

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Welcome + Course Overview

    3. Course Structure

    4. How To Get The Most Of This Course

    5. Tools and Materials Overview

    6. Understanding Fabric Behavior

    7. Useful Sizing Charts

    1. Introduction to Ruffles

    2. Gathering Ratios and Calculations

    3. Basic Ruffle Construction. Three Couture Methods.

    4. Layered and Circular Ruffles

    5. 3 Ways Of Ruffle Attachment

    6. Couture Collar Project. Part 1.

    7. Couture Edges and Atelier Finishes. Part 1.

    8. Couture Edges and Atelier Finishes. Part 2.

    9. Ruffles by Fabric Type. A Quick Study.

    10. Decorative VS Structural Ruffles

    1. Introduction to Flounces

    2. Types of Flounces

    3. Drafting Circular Flounces

    4. Drafting Spiral Flounces

    5. Choosing Fabrics For Flounces

    6. Structural VS Soft Flounces

    7. Sewing Flounces Cleanly. Troubleshooting & Common Mistakes

    8. Practical Project #1 - Flounced Capelet. Part 1.

    9. Practical Project #1. Flounced Capelet. Part 2.

    10. Practical Project #2 - Structural Flounce Neckpiece. Part 1.

    11. Practical Project #2. Structural Flounce Collar. Part 2.

    12. Couture Collar Project. Part 2.

    1. Introduction to Pleats

    2. Types of Pleats. A Tour Through Technique & Time.

    3. Drafting Pleats

    1. Couture Arm Cuffs & Sleeves

    2. The Couture Capelet

    3. Couture Petal Flounce Bloom

    4. Final Project — Design Your Own Couture Accessory

    1. Final Thoughts & Design Guidance

    2. How to Combine Ruffles, Flounces & Pleats in One Design

    3. Gratitude & Next Steps
  • $149.00
  • 39 lessons

This Course Is Perfect For You If...

  • You dream of adding couture-level detail to your designs but feel unsure where to begin with ruffles, pleats, and flounces.

  • You’ve tried making ruffles before, but they turned out bulky, uneven, or not quite couture — and you’re ready to change that.

  • You’re a designer, seamstress, or creative who wants to transform simple fabrics into artful details that make garments unforgettable.

  • You’re a photographer or stylist looking for unique, high-impact accessories that elevate your shoots and set your work apart.

  • You love the magic of couture and want insider secrets and finishing techniques that aren’t found in beginner sewing tutorials.

  • You’re ready to walk away not just with techniques, but with a designer’s eye for proportion, movement, and artistry.

  • ✨ If you see yourself in even one of these, then this masterclass was designed for you.

🌟Why This Masterclass Stands Out🌟

Unlike generic sewing tutorials, this masterclass takes you behind the seams of couture craftsmanship. You won’t just learn how to sew ruffles, pleats, and flounces — you’ll learn the secrets of couture ateliers and how to turn fabric into sculptural details that feel like art.

  • INSIDER SECRETS

    Years of couture design experience distilled into practical lessons. You’ll discover techniques and finishing touches rarely shared outside professional ateliers.

  • TIMELESS SKILL

    The knowledge you gain here isn’t trend-based or temporary. Ruffles, pleats, and flounces have been central to couture for centuries — and mastering them means you’ll have tools you can use in any era, style, or collection.

  • COUTURE APPLICATIONS

    This isn’t about “practice swatches.” You’ll apply your skills to create real, wearable couture accessories — capes, collars, fascinators, and cuffs — pieces that make a statement and elevate your craft.

  • And best of all: you’ll receive lifetime access, so you can return to the lessons whenever you need a refresher or fresh inspiration.