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Plus Size Evening Dress with Hidden Lacing

A Complete Couture Course for Curvy Figures

Finally — a couture dressmaking course designed for real women’s bodies.

This masterclass reveals the step-by-step process of creating a plus-size pencil dress with a built-in corset and hidden lacing, offering perfect shape, comfort, and flawless support for sizes 14 and above, bust 40" + (100 cm +).

You’ll learn how to make a structured yet elegant evening dress with a smooth fit, hidden inner corset, blind zipper, and secret adjustable lacing — all carefully designed to enhance natural curves while staying comfortable for all-day wear.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Plus Size Evening Dress with Hidden Lacing

Instructor: Tatiana Kozorovitsky

Course Length: 24 lessons (3 hours 30 minutes)

Every lesson comes with an illustrated transcript.

Add-ons: Calculation software for pattern adjustment

Downloads: Dress sewing pattern,

Bonus: bolero + cape sewing patterns

Skill level: Beginner - Intermediate

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COURSE CURRICULUM

Video tutorials + illustrated transcripts:
Tutorial 1. Getting Acquainted with the Model. Review of Materials
Tutorial 2. Calculating Pattern Alterations
Tutorial 3. Constructing the Pattern. Calculating Fabric Consumption
Tutorial 4. Cutting the Dress. Duplicating the Lining
Tutorial 5. Marking the Bones
Tutorial 6. Cutting the Lacing Bars
Tutorial 7. Sewing Bones onto the Back. Finishing the Lacing Bars
Tutorial 8. Assembling the Lining of the Back
Tutorial 9. Installing a Blind Zipper into the Back of the Dress
Tutorial 10. Preparing to Join the Face with the Lining
Tutorial 11. Sewing the Lining to the Face of the Back
Tutorial 12. Applying Final Touches to the Back of the Dress
Tutorial 13. Finishing the Slit at the Back
Tutorial 14. Attaching Vertical Bones. Closing the Princess Seams
Tutorial 15. Pressing the Princess Seams and the Cups of the Lining
Tutorial 16. Sewing Bones onto Large-Size Cups
Tutorial 17. Reinforcing the Waist with Additional Bones
Tutorial 18. Padding the Cups with Polyester
Tutorial 19. Sewing Down the Princess Seams of the Face of the Front
Tutorial 20. Finishing the Top Edge of the Front of the Dress
Tutorial 21. Sewing Down the Side Seams of the Dress
Tutorial 22. Pressing the Side Seams Open
Tutorial 23. Hemming the Dress. Pictures of the Finished Garment
Tutorial 24. On Supplementary Patterns

Pattern Downloads:
Plus Size Dress with Hidden Corset

Bonus: Bolero + Cape Sewing Patterns

Software:
Automatic Calculations for Corset with 2 Curves
Automatic Calculations For A Fitted Bodice Base Drafting

What You’ll Learn

1. Pattern Drafting for Full Figures

How to adapt standard patterns to real body measurements (bust, waist, hips, stomach, and under-bust).
Techniques for shifting seams, adjusting princess lines, and achieving a true hourglass silhouette.
How to measure and balance proportions so that full curves look sculpted, not squeezed.

2. Designing a Supportive Corset Base

Create cups for larger busts without extra volume or bulging.
Reinforce the waist and stomach area while keeping the surface smooth and elegant.
Prevent bones from breaking or distorting over time using Tatiana’s exclusive multi-boning reinforcement method.

3. Hidden Inner Lacing System

Master the secret behind invisible tightening — concealed beneath a zipper.
Install lacing bars with precision and learn how to blend structure and flexibility for the perfect fit.
Discover how to finish the back cleanly with blind zipper + inner lacing combo — used in true haute couture.

4. Professional Fabric Handling

Work confidently with lightweight crepe and lining fabrics that stretch, drape, and move beautifully.
Learn full duplication, batiste reinforcement, and wrinkle-resistant techniques.
Choose materials that flatter plus-size shapes while staying breathable and elegant.

5. Advanced Finishing Techniques

Pressing, top-stitching, and layering methods that make your dress look like a designer piece.
Create a smooth silhouette from bust to hem without tightness or tension lines.
Optional add-ons: short bolero jacket and capelet patterns to complete the outfit.

Why You’ll Love This Course

Tailored for Curvy Figures: Every step is designed with plus-size proportions in mind.
Comfort Meets Couture: Hidden lacing allows a perfect fit without visible corset lines.
Lifetime Skill: Learn professional adjustment, support, and shaping techniques you can apply to any future design.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow along with Tatiana’s detailed tutorials — no guesswork, no confusion.

The Outcome

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✅ Draft and sew a plus-size evening dress that fits like a dream.
✅ Construct an internal corset with hidden lacing for flexible, sculpted shaping.
✅ Confidently alter any pattern for full-busted or curvy clients.
✅ Build a dress that’s elegant, comfortable, and couture-level inside and out.

Who This Course Is For

Dressmakers and designers serving plus-size or curvy clients.
Bridal and eveningwear creators seeking perfect fit and professional support.
Confident sewists ready to move beyond basic patterns to true couture construction.
Anyone who’s ever struggled to make a beautiful dress that truly fits.

Turn every curve into couture.
Join the Plus Size Evening Dress with Hidden Lacing Masterclass and learn how to design elegance, comfort, and confidence — one stitch at a time.

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