Guided Course: Sew Your First Dress Step by Step
A guided course by Juliet Uzor , Seamstress and Content Creator
Learn to sew a custom-fitted dress with professional techniques, from fabric preparation to finishing touches
Discover the joy of creating a custom-fitted dress with our step-by-step guide that takes you from fabric preparation to professional finishing. Begin by learning how to prepare your fabric and sewing pattern, choose the perfect materials, and apply interfacing to ensure a smooth sewing process. Move on to assembling the bodice and skirt with precision, ensuring a perfect alignment for a well-structured garment.
Delve into the finer details of neckline finishing, then master the art of adding buttons and buttonholes to enhance both functionality and style. Finally, complete your creation with polished finishing touches, hemming the dress and tidying seams for a clean, professional look. Each stage in the process builds essential sewing skills, allowing you to understand garment assembly deeply. By the end, you’ll have crafted a beautifully tailored dress that reflects your creativity and personal style.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 8 downloads
- 12 students
- 16 lessons (3h 57m)
- 8 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a custom-fitted dress from scratch, mastering every step from fabric preparation to professional finishing. Gain practical sewing skills, assemble the bodice and skirt, and add detailed touches like buttons and hems for a polished garment.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring seamstresses, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts eager to learn sewing machine basics will find this course appealing. It's ideal for those interested in creating custom-fitted dresses, expanding sewing skills, and gaining confidence in garment construction techniques.
Requirements and materials
Prepare for a delightful sewing journey with basic sewing supplies like a machine, fabric, thread, scissors, and pins. A sewing pattern is essential, but don't worry about experience. Just bring a sense of curiosity and readiness to learn.
Juliet Uzor
A guided course by Juliet Uzor
Juliet Uzor is an elementary school teacher based in London with a passion for sewing and inspiring others to create their own fashion pieces. She is a self-taught seamstress and the 2019 winner of BBC’s reality TV show Sewing Bee.
Juliet shares her passion for sewing through a diverse mix of content that includes writing a blog, creating video tutorials, sharing tips on Instagram, and writing clothes-sewing columns for a series of British craft and sewing magazines.
Content
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Guided Course: Sew Your First Dress Step by Step
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Podcast: The Dress, History, Identity, and Creative Independence
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Preparing the Sewing Pattern
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Choosing the Fabric and Preparing to Sew 1
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Choosing the Fabric and Preparing to Sew 2
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Fuse Interfacing to Facings and Finish Raw Edges
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Sewing the Bodice 1
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Sewing the Bodice 2
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Sewing the Bodice 3
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Preparing the Skirt 1
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Preparing the Skirt 2
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Preparing the Skirt 3
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Neckline Finishing 1
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Neckline Finishing 2
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Buttons and Buttonholes
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Finishing Touches 1
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Finishing Touches 2
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Final project
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
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When do the guided courses start and when do they finish?
All guided courses are 100% online, so once they're published, guided courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's guided courses include?
The guided courses are divided into different modules. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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