Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    Fabrics, Trims, & Notions

    • Bodice Fabrics

    • Skirt Fabrics

    • Decorative Fabrics

    • Trims & Notions

    • Sourcing Your Supplies

    • Important Takeaways from "Fabrics, Trims, & Notions"
  • 3

    Bodice Construction I

    • Printing, Taping, & Tracing Your Pattern

    • Applying Pattern to Bodice Fabric

    • Cutting Straps & Bridal Loops on Bias

    • Cut-out the Decorative Overlay & Make the Straps

    • Sew Decorative Overlay & Straps to Bodice, then Connect your Bodice pieces at the Neckline

    • Connect Bodice Pieces Together

    • BONUS LESSON - Decorate your Bodice & Bodice Construction from Start to Finish

    • What we learned in Bodice Construction I
  • 4

    Bodice Construction II

    • How to Guide: 2 Ways to Make the Bodice Back with 2 Different Types of Elastic

    • Adding Bridal Loops to Sides

    • Bodice Back Option 1 - Modesty Panel

    • Bodice Back Option 2 - Open Panel & Bridal Loops

    • How to finish bodice w/o a serger - Bias Binding Tape

    • How to Finish Your Straps
  • 5

    Skirt Construction

    • Cutting Skirt Layers

    • Horsehair Braid - Supplies & How to Add

    • Add Circles to Bodice w/ a Mannequin

    • What if I don't have a mannequin or my circles aren't circular?

    • Joining Skirt Pieces Together

    • Gathering Techniques Option 1 - Anna's Accordion Fold Method

    • Gathering Techniques Option 2 - Basting Stitch

    • A How to Guide: Finish Lining w/o a Serger and How to add 2nd layer of mesh on Lining

    • Add Lining to Bodice
  • 6

    Congratulations, YOU DID IT!

    • Enjoy some Bloopers from our shoot