Dressmaking Academy has given a home to couture for people who don't have access to the most prestigious schools.

Mimmy Yeboah Darko, New York City, founder MIMMY YEBOAH.

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"Dressmaking Academy has given a home to couture for people who don't have access to the most prestigious schools. Coming from those circumstances myself, I want anyone in a similar position to know that the information and resources to become whatever you want to become truly exist and Dressmaking Academy is one of the best I've found. 

As someone who has been self-taught for 15 years, the Academy has genuinely helped expose areas I was lacking in technically, while also giving much clearer structure and instruction to certain couture processes and methods.

One thing I especially appreciate is that the platform is online and accessible, which makes it easy to revisit lessons, study repeatedly, and work at your own pace while actively creating.

I think there are many designers who are self-taught for different reasons, and because of that, this type of learning environment becomes extremely valuable and relatable.

The experience has also expanded my perspective on couture and craftsmanship in ways I honestly had not fully explored before."