Join Our Couture Workshop The Fashion Business Blueprint
Cut, Stitch, Sell: Dressmaking & Building Your Brand Workshop
Master the Art of Dressmaking and Learn How to Build a Successful Fashion Business
What Is The Couture Workshop?
8-Week Comprehensive Dressmaking & Fashion Business Course
This immersive course is designed to guide aspiring fashion designers and entrepreneurs through every step of the process, from defining your design niche to sewing stunning garments and building a solid business foundation. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, this course will give you the practical tools and knowledge needed to succeed in both dressmaking and the fashion industry.
Curriculum Overview & Benefits
Week 1: Business Strategy Session (Virtual)
Key Focus: Solidifying Your Design Niche
What You'll Learn:
Who are you designing for?
What are you designing?
Why are you designing it?
Outcome: By the end of this week, you will have developed a clear strategy for your brand and niche, setting the foundation for a successful fashion business.
Benefit: Gain clarity and focus on your unique design identity, crucial for standing out in the market.
Week 2: Essentials of Machine & Dressmaking (In-Person)
Key Focus: Mastering Your Sewing Machine & Dressmaking Basics
What You'll Learn:
Choosing the right sewing machine: Best vs. worst brands
The essential functions every designer needs to know
Hands-on practice with key dressmaking techniques
Homework: Research and choose your machine.
Benefit: Build confidence in using your sewing machine and understand the dressmaking essentials that every designer needs.
Week 3: Foundations of Dressmaking and Introduction to Patterns (In-Person)
Key Focus: Dressmaking Techniques, Stitches, and Pattern knowledge
What You'll Learn:
Professional stitching, Understanding Fabrics, Tools and Introduction to patterns
Homework: Practice stitches and understanding patterns.
Benefit: Develop advanced skills that elevate your dressmaking abilities to a professional level.
Week 4: Tailoring & Fit (In-Person)
Key Focus: Assembling Your Garment and Mastering Fit
What You'll Learn:
How to sew the garment pieces together
Tailoring techniques to achieve a perfect fit
Benefit: Learn how to create dresses that fit beautifully, a key skill in creating high-quality, custom garments.
Week 5: Embellishment, Tailoring & Final Adjustments (In-Person)
Key Focus: Appliqué, Embellishment, and Refining Fit
What You'll Learn:
Adding appliqué, embellishments, and final design touches
Making adjustments to ensure the perfect fit
Benefit: Personalize your designs with unique embellishments and refine them for a flawless final product.
Week 6: Finishing Touches (In-Person)
Key Focus: Completing Your Dress
What You'll Learn:
Final steps to complete your dress and ensure professional quality
Benefit: Walk away with a fully completed garment, ready to showcase your unique style and skills.
Week 7: Marketing Strategy & Client Acquisition (Virtual)
Key Focus: How to Market Your Designs and Secure Clients
What You'll Learn:
How to market for the upcoming season
Essential website development tips
Logo creation basics
Outcome: By the end of the week, you’ll have a clear marketing plan and must secure at least two clients.
Benefit: Gain the tools to attract clients and build an online presence that speaks to your brand.
Week 8: Social Media Strategy (Virtual)
Key Focus: Building or Improving Your Social Media Presence
What You'll Learn:
Conduct a social media audit or create your business page
How to create 3 impactful posts
Resources for maintaining consistent and engaging content
Benefit: Establish a professional and engaging social media presence that helps grow your audience and drive sales.
Value of the Program
Comprehensive Skill Building: From sewing basics to advanced dressmaking techniques, you’ll master both the creative and technical aspects of fashion design.
Business & Marketing Focus: We’ll guide you in building a business strategy, marketing your designs, and securing clients, ensuring you're not just creating but also selling your work.
Hands-On Learning: With both in-person and virtual sessions, you’ll gain real-world experience in dressmaking and business development.
Support & Resources: You’ll receive ongoing support, a resource guide, and tools to help you maintain consistent progress, both creatively and in business.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to transform their passion for fashion into a thriving business, with practical skills, business strategies, and ongoing mentorship.
Studio
Why Join This Workshop?
Customized Learning:
Each workshop is tailored to your skill level, goals, and the projects you’re excited about.
Hands-on Experience:
Learn by doing! You’ll get hands-on training on how to use a sewing machine, understand fabrics, and master essential techniques.
Flexible Scheduling:
We’ll work around your schedule in a relaxed, cozy studio environment, free from distractions.
Personalized Attention:
One-on-one coaching to accelerate your progress and focus on your specific challenges.
Project-Based Learning:
You'll create your own dress from start to finish in a one-day couture workshop, applying everything you’ve learned.
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to Sewing and Dressmaking
- Business Basics: Setting Up Your Fashion Brand
- Practical Excercises: Hands-On Dress Creation
- Q&A and Personalized Feedback
Who Should Attend:
Aspiring designers and fashion entrepreneurs who are serious about launching a successful fashion business.
Individuals looking for a comprehensive, all-in-one learning experience that covers both creative and business aspects.
Elevate Your Skills & Launch Your Fashion Business! Join the Ultimate Workshop.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Register today! Spaces are limited.
