Make Dresses,
Confidently
Hi! I’m Neda Niquie, and I teach the fine art of dressmaking.
I've been sewing and making dresses for over 20 years.
Besides building a high-end bridal brand, and getting published in magazines such as Vogue, Brides, Martha Stewart, and many others, I've also helped hundreds of sewists gain confidence in making dresses that fit perfectly.
I invite you to see our members' works, explore our dress project courses, or read our blog.
Latest Dress Project Courses
What is Draping Society?
— “‘I LOVE making dresses, but getting caught in a spin of fitting confusion has sucked the life out of my sewing room.”‘
I hear this a lot from struggling sewists.
Honestly, any sane person would feel that way.
To make a simple, decent & wearable dress:
- They spend hours/days looking for a pattern
- Tape together & decode the patterns
- Then struggle for days & weeks altering patterns to get a proper fit!
But, what if there was an easier way?
Through my 20+ years of sewing professionally, I built an easy system that anyone can follow & make any dress they want, in any size/shape they want.
I call this system, ‘Direct Construction Method’, and it’s what I teach in our dressmaking membership.
Draping Society is a Year-Round Workshop, Where You:
Some of our Students' Works
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Who is it for?
Draping Society welcomes sewists of all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
Our community includes:
- Newcomers discovering the joy of sewing
- Hobbyists improving their craft
- Experienced makers seeking fresh ideas
- Boutique owners creating custom garments
- Designers exploring new creative paths
We're a supportive group that celebrates each step of your sewing journey. Draw on our shared knowledge and experience to help you grow.
Our weekly support & guidance extends beyond the included dress projects.
Feel free to bring us:
- Your unique design ideas
- Special commissions
- Professional challenges
From quiet sewing rooms to busy workshops, Draping Society is where creativity thrives. We value & celebrate every member's artistic journey, every step of the way.
WEEKLY
Workshops
LIVE
Every week, we have Live Sessions where I give feedback to everyone's projects, answer all questions, and do Live Demonstrations for various techniques.
Members either submit their questions in advance, or join us live for a more interactive Q&A session.
All Live Sessions are recorded & available in the archive.
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