The Digital/Downloadable version of the tutorial will arrive immediately, via email. $24.97 USD
This is the best option if your internet access isn't reliable. $29.97 USD plus shipping.
Purchase the Dress Block and Skirt, Blouse, and Dress Tutorials Together and SAVE !!
$ 41.47 USD for download $ 51.47 USD for DVD
Petite? Plus sized? Too old for skimpy minis but too young for frumpy tents?
You probably have a hard time shopping for the clothes you like and those that fit you well.
You're not a cookie-cutter shape and don't have cookie-cutter tastes.
I've been there - I'm 5'2" and a size 16. The retail world will accommodate women who are short or fat, but not both!
So, I've been sewing since I was about 12 (and that was many decades ago!). I've never been good at "trendy", but I'm sick of fumpy, "old lady" clothes, too.
Everything!
The first step in looking good is wearing clothes that fit. The second step is wearing clothes you like - those that reflect who you are and how you want the world to see you.
If you sew, maybe you're ready to take the next step - designing your own clothes and making your own patterns.
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When you draft a block from your own measurements, you'll get a better fit than using a commercial fitting pattern. You'll have fewer fit corrections to deal with when fitting your block. And with a well-fitting dress block, you'll have a good, basic pattern from which you can design any style you like! Make the skirt more full, remove the sleeves, change the neckline, and voila! You have a new dress - one that reflects your personality and style! |
You'll use your dress block over and over again - and not just for dresses. You'll use your block to design skirts, blouses, and tops, too.
With illustrated instructions and over an hour of video demonstrating the process, we'll take you through the process, step-by-step. Don't worry, we're there to help!
Lots of stuff!
This in-depth tutorial includes:
Just make your choice between the downloadable version (with printable PDF files and online videos) or the DVD version (with PDFs and videos all on the disc).
Then click the button!
Take control of your closet and design the clothes you want to wear - clothes that fit perfectly and look great!
Purchase the Digital/Downloadable version of the tutorial.
You'll have instant access to the pdf files (which you can download and print) and to the online videos on a password-protected page on Vimeo. The videos in this version are not downloadable. Internet access is required to view the videos. The pdf files arrive immediately via email.
$24.97 USD
Yes! Show me how to draft my dress block!Purchase the DVD version of the tutorial.
You'll receive all of the same material as the digital version of the tutorial, but in DVD format. This is the best option if your internet access isn't reliable or if you want a permanent, physical product. The videos are included on the DVD (viewable on your computer, not a DVD player), so internet access is not necessary to view the videos.
$29.97 USD plus shipping.
(Shipping is $7.50 USD within the US, $33 USD to Canada, and $37 USD internationally). Package will ship from the US within 3 business days. Transit times depend upon final location. Maximum 4 items shipped in one box, for one shipping cost.
Purchase the Dress Block and Skirt, Blouse, and Dress Tutorials Together and SAVE !!
$ 41.47 USD for download $ 51.47 USD for DVD
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