The ultimate step-by-step learning system for dressmakers
- Transform your dressmaking skills through structured, accountable learning
- Eight specific levels from super beginner to finishing a complete dress project. So you know exactly how much progress you’ve made and exactly where to go next.
- Totally self-paced learning system, so you’re never going to get that feeling of falling behind. On the flip side, you’ll never feel held back either.
- Earn badges for each level as you complete the system
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL
START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY
CONTINUE
CONTINUE
WATCH INTRO
This level is called “**Meet Your Girl”.**
You need a vessel to get to where you want to go, and this vessel is your dress form. She is not just a dress form, so give her a name, as she will be your bff from this day forward. Sometimes we get along, sometimes we decide to part our ways and find our soulmate. In order to know that, we need to get acquainted, and play.
In this level, we’ll start by preparing our Dress Form for Draping (without any padding).
Then we’ll learn where the reference points are on the body, and how to properly take measurements.
Finally we’ll learn the reference points on your Dress Form, and how to tape them.
CHOOSE
YOUR LEVEL
You can change your mind at any time!
Begin by choosing the level that best describes where you are now
You’ll begin by choosing the level that best describes where you are now
You can change your mind at any time!
Level 1
“Meet Your Girl”
You’re just getting started with Draping & the DCM Method, and getting to know your dress form.
Level 2
“3 Ts: Tools, Touch and Train”
You’ve learned about & prepared your dress form, and ready to start draping your first tops.
Level 3
“Body Double”
You’ve trained your eyes/hands by draping some tops, and ready to start padding your dress form to match your size.
Level 4
“Lay Your Foundation”
You’ve padded your dress form to match you, and ready to build your base patterns.
Level 5
“Cover your Bases”
You have perfect base patterns that match your size, and ready to turn them into reusable block patterns.
Level 6
“Hello Knitty”
Who doesn’t love knits? You’ll create fitted Jersey samples and blocks.
Level 7
“What is Underneath?”
You’re ready to learn about finishing, and making patterns for facing and linings.
Level 8
“Have you met Barbara?”
You’re ready to take on a complete dress! You’ll make ‘Barbara’, which is a fitted, fully lined dress, made from basic bodice and basic skirt patterns.
