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Learn to design & sew beautiful skirts from scratch based on your body.
Work with your measurements, turn your ideas into ready garments.
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PRE-RECORDED VIDEO TUTORIALS
COME BACK TO ANY LESSON ANYTIME
ASK FOR HELP ANYTIME
IN SKIRTS THAT FIT
Pre-recorded video lessons you can rewatch at any time
Downloadable PDFs to help keep you on track
We're always here to offer help & guidance
What clothes work best for you
What fabric works best for you
Think creatively with mood boards
Create the clothes you'll love to wear!
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"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!"
FOR A MODERN WOMAN
Stay focused with our short and snappy lessons
Ask questions in our closed student community
Understand the "how" and "why" of clothes making
Learn sewing online
Our SIGNATURE teaching style
• Birds-eye view & close ups
• Snappy editing to hold attention
• Simple lingo to stay focused
• Scaled models for a better overview
• See what's going on IN AN INSTANT
• Understand the logic of every garment
• Contrasting fabrics for easy learning
• Clear "what, where & how"
• Stay focused during the lessons
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WORTH £779!
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR (Value £170)
ALL THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW
• Learn about fabric types vs fabric composition
• Build understanding about fabric weight (GSM)
• Learn how to choose fabrics for your projects
• Learn how to shop for fabrics in person and online
RRP £260
MAKE YOUR WARDROBE WORK FOR YOU
• Learn about your complexion and what colours work the best for you; how to use colour in outfits
• Understand your body type and what garments would be the most flattering for you
• Learn what fabrics would work the best for you
• Learn how to bring your life-style and personality into your wardrobe
RRP £89
MAKE THEM AS BIG AS YOU WANT
• Learn how to design & sew patch pockets
• Learn how to design and sew set-in pockets
• Learn how to design & sew in-seam pockets
• Add pockets to any garment you are working on (or even an existing one)
UNLIMITED ACCESS (Value £260)
CONQUER ANY FEARS YOU HAVE
• Learn how to work with any sewing machine
• Learn how to troubleshoot any issues with a sewing machine
• Learn to sew straight
• Learn how to design & sew simple projects
ALL LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE
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!
I can't fault my experience with Arkdefo. I've already learnt so much from the first few modules. Everything is explained so clearly and any questions are responded to quickly and in detail. The course website is easy to use and it's great to know that you have access to all the resources for as lona as vou need. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to learn pattern drafting.
I am loving it and have learned so very much already. If you are considering it I'd say it is worth every penny, look at the course contents and see how much is packed in!! Hours of video content and the explanations were excellent. And if you do have a question, what a fantastic response you get, lengthy explanations or a detailed video recorded just to answer the question. What would you pay to have patterns that fit you, it is a no brainer.
I've learned more in 20 minutes of this course than I did in over 20 years! I can finally make tops that actually fit my body everywhere. Not only am I making clothes for myself, I also measured my husband and daughter and make their outfits too. Teacher is lovely and explains everything so clear, it is the best find of the year! I hope they make a course on fitted trousers soon, would buy it right away:D
Not all clothes fit, and our lives are all different too
PRE-RECORDED VIDEO TUTORIALS
SILVER AND GOLD PACKAGES
SHARE YOUR WORK, ASK QUESTIONS
Choose a package that works best for your needs and your budget
£215 (or 3 x £105)
TIME LIMITED SELF LEARNING
• 6 months access to the course
• Access to student community
£284 (or 3 x £128)
ENHANCED TIME LIMITED SELF LEARNING
• 6 months access to the course
• Access to student community
• Free Fabric guide (value £170)
• Free Style guide (RRP £260)
• Free Pockets course (RRP £89)
£350 (or 3 x £150)
LIFE TIME ACCESS & TEACHER'S SUPPORT
• Life time access to the course
• Life time access to the student community
• Free Fabric guide (value £170)
• Free Style guide (RRP £260)
• Free Pockets course (RRP £89)
• Life time access to free Sewing course (Value £260)
• Q&A on demand
• Future lessons free
OR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE?
Pattern drafting & garment construction
• Tailored Skirts Course PLUS
• Tailored Tops Course PLUS
• Dresses Mini-Course PLUS
All the added bonuses & lifetime access
YOUR FULL ROADMAP TO CLOTHES MAKING
PLUS any update, any new course added AT NO EXTRA COST
OUR BIGGEST & BEST DEAL - OVER 50% OFF
• Lifetime access to ALL courses
• Lifetime access to ALL bonus guides
• Any future upgrades for FREE
• Any new courses added for FREE
Elizaveta Bennett, Designer & Educator
MEET OUR FOUNDER
You may ask, what is my experience? And I might tell you about over 25 years of designing & making clothes and all that blah-blah. But the biggest one is 35+ years of being a woman.
A woman with an "imperfect", "weird" body shape who learned to love herself through making clothes. I don't compromise with fabric, design or fit nor should you.
I will guide you through the design & clothes-making process [virtually] holding your hand. I want you to feel confident and happy in your body. Clothes should be made to fit YOU, not the other way around.
I created these courses to help women, worldwide, to feel good in their bodies.
All courses consist or pre-recorded video tutorials that are available immediately after purchase.
It depends on the package you choose: Silver & Gold course packages have 6-12 months access, Platinum packages offer unlimited life time access.
Are you talking about ready patterns? We find them confusing too (as well as very limited in designs and sizes) and we don't work with them. It's much easier and quicker to make a pattern from scratch. We'll teach you how ;)
No, no, no! NO ZOOM! We value our and your time, our courses are pre-recorded high quality video tutorials that you access when and where it suits you.
We all start somewhere! We definitely recommend starting with our FREE SEWING COURSE. It covers all the basics and sets you up for confidently using sewing machine and even designing & sewing simple projects right away :)
Yes, that's the whole point of our courses! We find ready patterns limited both in sizing and designs and that's why we created our courses. No matter what measurements you are, you absolutely can make clothes that will fit YOU. Since you already have making experience, we'd recommend to head straight to our advanced courses as they would be the most beneficial for you.
Our courses are very well structured so you dive into the process step by step. Most students find it really easy to follow. We also have a closed student-only community where you can post photos & videos and ask for advice. If you get a platinum package, you also get a direct access to us and can ask for help any time.
Our clothes making courses focus on working with individual measurements, no matter what they are. Children are just miniature adults - so yes, absolutely. You will learn to design made-to-measure patterns, and who you measure (yourself, your kids or parents) - is up to you :)
YES!
Most people are non standard size: clothes (or ready patterns) don't fit you because they are not made for you. We will teach you how to work with YOUR body NO MATTER THE SHAPE OR SIZE. Pattern drafting is all about making patterns based on personal measurements, including all the "imperfections" in them. This is the whole reason for the courses: we want you to feel good in clothing and ultimately in your body!
Beginner-friendly course Relaxed Tops covers unisex clothing. A hoodie is a hoodie, right? As for advanced courses, Tailored Tops course can be used for male fashion design (you'll need to work with dartless bodice blocks).
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