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Behind the Scenes: Create a Dress like a Fashion Designer
with Designer, Michelle Hébert
WHAT IS THIS CLASS ABOUT?
This class will teach students the basics of sewing, draping, pattern making, along with a few of my favorite couture techniques. With or without a sewing machine, students will be able to follow this course to begin learning how to create their own designs.
If a student has ever wanted to bring a fashion idea to life, I will give them insight into the designer mindset and teach them the clothing construction techniques to make it possible.
WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?
This class is for fashion students, fashion lovers, creatives, eco-friendly consumers and professionals who need a refresher.
People who are interested in making and designing their own clothes for fun, to lessen their carbon footprint, or for their future career are all welcome. This may also be beneficial to current students who need something and someone to help them along with their fashion program coursework.
People who are interested in making and designing their own clothes for fun, to lessen their carbon footprint, or for their future career are all welcome. This may also be beneficial to current students who need something and someone to help them along with their fashion program coursework.
WHAT WILL THE STUDENTS ACHIEVE?
By the end of this class, students should be able to manipulate basic patterns to create a simple dress, and they should understand the principles of design and clothing construction.
Step 1: Conceptualizing Your Design
Step 2: Making the Pattern
Step 3: How to Construct a Dress
Step 4: Adding Your Own Style
Welcome
- Meet Your Instructor: Michelle Hébert!
- Introduction to the Course
- Dress Design & The Tools You’ll Be Using
Chapter 1: Getting Started
- The Anatomy of a Dress
- The Human Form & Measuring
- How Design and Construction Go Hand in Hand
Chapter 2: Designing the Concept
- Finding Inspiration
- Creating a Mood Board
- Using Croquis
- Basic Illustration Techniques
- Prepping and Planning for the Next Steps
Chapter 3: Drafting the Pattern
- Intro to Pattern Making & Draping
- Translating Your Design into a Pattern
- Slopers & Blocks
- Using a Dress Form
- Manipulating Darts
- Designing the Torso/Bodice
- Designing the Skirt
- Designing the Sleeves
- Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Designs
- Don’t Forget: Notches & Seam Allowance
- Altering Store Bought Patterns
Chapter 4: Sourcing the Right Fabric
- Which to Buy and Why
- Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers
- Recommended Fabrics for Dressmaking
- Where to Source Fabric
- Cutting Your Pattern Out of Fabric
Chapter 5: Getting the Fit Just Right
- Sewing a Mock-up
- Common Fitting Issues: Torso & Sleeves
- Common Fitting Issues: Skirts
- Marking Adjustments
- Perfecting Your Pattern
Chapter 6: Sewing
- Construction Steps
- Basic Hand Stitches vs. Machine Stitches
- The Sewing Techniques You’ll Need Most
- Adding Support: Boning & Padding
- Closures
- Finishing the Edges: Raw Seams, Hemming & Facings
Chapter 7: The Finishing Touches
- Buttons, Beads, Crystals
- From Designer to Artist: Creative Applique
- Experiment: Techniques to Explore
Bonus Chapter
- My 3 Key Principles
- Finding Your Voice
Outro
Congratulations on Completing the Course
- Sketch Pad 70g
- Monami Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm
- Pilot Frixion Colors (Iron Pens)
- Sewing Pins
- Pin Cushion
- Grid Pattern Paper
- Fabric Scissors
- Paper Scissors
- Pattern Notcher
- Thread Cutter Snips
- Awl Tool
- Seam Ripper
- Assorted Hand Needles
- All-Purpose Thread / Black, White
- Tailors Chalk Triangle
- Scotch Magic Tape
- Vary Form Curve Ruler (Hip Curve)
- Comma-Shaped Curve Ruler (French Curve)
- Measuring Tape
- 5 Yards Muslin Fabric
- L-Curve Ruler
- Transparent Grid Ruler
Meet Your Instructor
Hi there!
My name is Michelle Hébert.
I am from a working-class family who went from having no Hollywood connections to working with elite stylists, photographers, and celebrities during the 8 years I've been an independent fashion designer.
My work has been worn by celebrities Alicia Keys, Arden Cho, SZA, Brenda Song, Quinta Brunson, Vanessa Hudgens, Lili Reinhart, and Niki from 88 Rising.
Ever since I was 10 years old, I've dedicated my life to pursuing art and fashion design. At 14, I entered a contest and was featured in the national magazine Seventeen, and I've received a TALA award for my textile manipulation. I live and breathe fashion and art, and I can't wait to show my students how I do what I do.
- Anyone who would like to start making their own clothes
- A Fashion Student planning to become a Designer
- Artist & Hobbyist who love to learn new skills
- Anyone who would like to design and create their own dresses
- Someone who wants to be less reliant on fast fashion sourcing their own material, and knowing what goes into making their clothes
Duration of the course
You can access the class videos for 20 weeks. Within that period, you can replay the videos in as many devices as you want.
Earn points to extend the class access
Receive points by completing chapter missions OR by taking the class two or more times a week. And use the points to extend your class access!
Installment Payment
Quadpay is available for the payment! Your order will be split into 4 installments paid over 6 weeks! To find out more, please visit Quadpay.
Class Preparation
If you have purchased the “All-in-one package,” it may take less than 2 weeks to receive the package. We will also send you a tracking number via email after the package has been shipped out.
Class access
We will send you an email with a webpage link and a personalized code to access the videos within 24 hours of purchase.
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