"This course is fantastic. I have been sewing for years but have always struggled to make my patterns fit me well. I have spent so much time and money on other courses and very little success with actually producing something that works. I decided to invest in these courses, with a promise to myself that it would be the last-ditch effort to make it work. I can not buy anything from the shops, as clothes are usually not suitable. have gotten used to wearing only jeans and T-shirts, and I feel awful in it. I want something nice, classy, something that is comfortable and looks good at the same time.

Arkdefo has done it. I can not recommend these courses enough!

Once I "got" my colour palette and body shape, things seemed to have fallen into place for me. I am still in the beginning stages of the course, but I am actually making stuff that I am happy to wear now! Thank you Arkdefo!"

INTRODUCTION

0.1 WELCOME TO THE COURSE!

0.2 Tools

0.3 Cm to Inch conversion table

0.4 COMMUNITY FEATURE

MODULE I: BODICE BLOCK

1.1 The most crucial module

1.2 Taking measurements for the bodice

1.3 Why the pattern is this way

1.4 Ease & measurements

1.5 Miniature bodice

1.6 Bodice block pattern

1.7 Adjusting pattern for a bigger waistline

1.8 Adjusting pattern for a bigger cup

1.9 Making a test bodice

1.10 Correcting the pattern

1.11 Adjusting pattern for sleeveless garments

1.12 Looser fit bodice pattern with darts

1.13 Looser fit bodice without darts

1.14 Stretch factor

1.15 Bodice for stretchy fabric

1.16 Hip block

MODULE II: DART MANIPULATION

2.1 Why would you move darts?

2.2 Two ways to move darts

2.3 Asymmetric darts

2.4 Princess line darts

2.5 More creative darts

MODULE III: BODICE TYPES

3.1 Bodice with a yoke

3.2 Basque waist

3.3 Bodice with pleats

3.4 Back of the shirt

MODULE IV: BUTTONSTANDS & FACINGS

4.1 Button stand

4.2 Fly opening

4.3 Facings

4.4 Asymmetric opening

PRACTICE-1: Minimalistic summer dress

1. Summer dress pattern

2. All-in-one facing

3. In-seam pocket

4. In-seam pocket (French seam)

PRACTICE-2: Sleeveless blouse with ruffles

1. Pattern logic

2. Making a pattern

3. Putting a blouse together

PRACTICE-3: Tank top

1. Jersey tank top

PRACTICE-4: Blouse with yoke

1. Blouse with yoke pattern

2. Bias facing

PRACTICE-5: Statement backless piece

1. Statement piece pattern development

2. Front piece one

3. Front piece two & fabric manipulation

4. Adding lining

5. Buttonholes, buttons & final result

MODULE V: NECKLINES

5.1 Deep neckline trick

5.2 Square neckline

5.3 Sweetheart neck

5.4 V-neck

5.5 Scoop neckline

5.6 Deep cowl neckline

5.7 High cut cowl neckline

5.8 Crossover bodice

5.9 Shoulderless top

5.10 One shoulder

PRACTICE-6: V-necks

1. V-neck: facing method

2. V-neck: strips method

3. V-neck: plackets method

PRACTICE-7: Sweet-heart top

1. Sweetheart top pattern

2. Sweetheart top sewing

3. Sweetheart top opening

PRACTICE-8: Deep cowl jersey top

1. Deep cowl jersey top

MODULE VI: COLLARS

6.1 Straight-band collar pattern

6.2 Straight-band collar making

6.3 Mandarin collar pattern

6.4 Mandarin collar making

6.5 Peter Pan collar pattern

6.6 Peter Pan collar making

6.7 Sailor collar pattern

6.8 Sailor collar making

6.9 Two-piece shirt collar

6.10 Shawl collar

6.11 Double-breasted opening

MODULE VII: SLEEVES. PART I. SLEEVE PATTERN BLOCK.

7. 1 Anatomy of a sleeve

7.2 Sleeve pattern block

7.2-a Adjusting sleeve pattern for a bigger bicep

7.3 Adjusting sleeves & armholes

7.4 Testing sleeve pattern

7.5 Cuffs

7.6 Bottom of the sleeve width

MODULE VII: SLEEVES. PART II. SLEEVE MANIPULATION.

7.7 Bishop sleeve

7.8 Leg O'Mutton Sleeve

7.9 Raised crown sleeve

7.10 Short sleeve

7.11 Extra puffy sleeve

7.12 Bell sleeve

7.13 Puffy short sleeve

7.14 Saddle sleeve

7.15 Sports sleeve

7.16 Kimono sleeve

7.17 Deep raglan sleeve

7.18 Cap sleeve

7.19 A few more things about sleeves

7.20 Two-piece sleeve

PRACTICE-9: SHIRTS BASICS

1. Ease & Fit for garments with sleeves

2. Drafting a bodice with different ease

3. Shirt pattern

4. How to put a shirt together

5. Yoke & Button-stands

6. Yoke, second option

7. Shirt Collar

8. Sleeves (+ best technique for the ease)

9. Sleeve opening, second option

10. Cuffs & hem

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO THE COURSE!

MEASUREMENTS

WORKBOOK

PINTEREST INSPIRATION BOARD

MODULE I: BASIC SKIRT BLOCK

1.1 Why basic block looks this way

1.2 Basic block explained in scale

1.3 Different pattern shapes

1.4 Real size pattern

1.5 Test skirt from calico

1.6 Adjusting pattern for a tummy

MODULE II: CLASSIC MINI SKIRT

2.1 Transfer pattern onto fabric

2.2 Darts

2.3 Lining

2.4 Skirt Zip. Option One.

2.5 Skirt Zip. Option Two: hidden seam

2.6 Connecting lining to the skirt

2.7 Skirt finishing off

2.8 Adjusting patterns

2.9 Slit

2.10 No lining, no waistband

2.11 Black skirt with elasticated waistband & slit

2.12 Adding a waistband

2.13 Stretch factor

MODULE III: MOVING DARTS

3.1 Dart Manipulation

3.2 Yoke

3.3 Denim skirt with yoke

3.4 Creative pattern drafting

MODULE IV: SKIRTS WITH PLEATS

4.1 Inverted & boxed pleats

4.2 Inverted pleat & patch pocket patterns

4.3 Tweed skirt with inverted pleat. Part 1

4.4 Tweed skirt with inverted pleat. Part 2

4.5 Multicoloured pleats

4.6 Knife pleats

4.7 Mini tartan skirt with pleats

MODULE V: PENCIL SKIRTS

5.1 Maxi pencil skirt with a front slit pattern

5.2 Making a pencil skirt

5.3 Midi pencil skirt with a slit & a lining

MODULE VI: WRAP SKIRTS

6.1 Wrap skirts pattern design

6.2 Tulip wrap skirt

6.3 Hip pockets

MODULE VII: CIRCULAR & EVENING SKIRTS

7.1 Sun skirt pattern & variations

7.2 Cutting sun skirt

7.3 Sun skirt making

7.4 nserting a zip without a seam

7.5 Half-circle tartan skirt

7.6 Extra simple tutu skirt

7.7 Peg top skirt, six gore skirt & hundreds more!

• Tailored dresses intro

• Dress patterns