Subcourse:
- “Sewing a Skirt from Scratch”;
- “Upcycling Old Clothes”.
Duration: 4 weeks (8 lessons).
Format: Online videos, practical assignments, support from a curator.
Cost: $149.
Included:
- 8 video lessons;
- PDF materials, patterns;
- Access to a private chat with the curator;
- Homework review;
- Final mini-project + fabric guide.
Week 1: Sewing basics and preparation
Lesson 1: Introduction to sewing. Tools and materials
- Introduction to basic tools: needles, scissors, sewing machine, measuring tape.
- Overview of fabric types, their characteristics, and how to choose the right one for a skirt.
- Basic sewing terms and concepts.
- Safety rules and tool care.
Lesson 2: Taking measurements and constructing a basic skirt pattern
- How to take measurements correctly for a perfect fit.
- Constructing a basic straight skirt pattern on paper.
- Basics of working with patterns and adjusting them to individual parameters.
Week 2: Creating a skirt
Lesson 3: Transferring the pattern to fabric, cutting
- Rules for laying out the pattern on fabric — saving fabric and the correct direction of the nap.
- Techniques for cutting fabric neatly.
- Marking details and preparing for sewing.
Lesson 4: Assembling the skirt, attaching the waistband, finishing the hem
- Step-by-step assembly of skirt parts.
- How to sew in a waistband correctly — special features of edge and seam finishing.
- Finishing the bottom of the skirt: hemming, edge decoration.
- Tips for neatness and quality of seams.
Week 3: Upcycling — creative renewal of old clothes
Lesson 5: What is upcycling? Ideas for transforming old things
- The concept of upcycling — why it is fashionable, environmentally friendly, and profitable.
- Inspiring examples of clothing transformation.
- Basics of preparing old things for alteration: washing, repair.
Lesson 6: Upcycling jeans: making a fashionable skirt, top, or bag
- Practical guide: how to make a stylish skirt from old jeans.
- Options for decorating and adding details.
- Alternative projects: a top or bag from fabric scraps.
- Tips for safe and accurate work.
Week 4: Styling and presentation
Lesson 7: How to combine your creations in your wardrobe
- Basics of styling: what to wear with a new skirt or updated item.
- Selecting accessories and shoes for different looks.
- Tips for creating a capsule wardrobe.
Lesson 8: Photo shoot and presentation of your items on Instagram
- How to prepare an item for a photo shoot: lighting, background, props.
- Basics of posing and photographing clothing.
- Tips for creating beautiful content for social media.
- How to write an interesting post and attract the attention of your audience.
Course bonuses:
- Fabric guide — a detailed analysis of fabric types, their pros and cons, care and use.
- PDF cheat sheet on sewing life hacks — useful tips and tricks for beginners and advanced sewers: from quickly fixing minor mistakes to the secrets of neat seams.