Learning path
MAKE CUSTOM
SKIRTS AND PETTICOATS
LIKE A PRO
Unlock the Art of Skirt-Making—From First Stitch to Haute Couture.
Discover the secrets to creating perfectly fitted skirts and elegant petticoats with our step-by-step Skirt-Making Mastery Path.
Start with the basics, sharpen your sewing skills, and dive into advanced techniques used in luxury fashion houses.
You’ll learn how to design and sew skirts of any shape and style—from flowing silhouettes to structured couture showstoppers.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned sewist, this guided path will take you to flawless execution and creative confidence.
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OUTCOME:
Professional, industry-level skirt making skills;
An impressive portfolio with at least 10 full skirts;
DURATION:
28 hours of video classes, plus additional textbooks.
SKILL LEVEL:
Perfect for both beginners and advanced sewists.
Introduction and Basics
Shift to a professional dressmaker’s mindset.
Practice sewing basics, how to take measurements, cut fabrics like a pro.
Classic Silhouettes
Learn how to sew two essential skirt styles:
the timeless A-line (bell-shaped) and the elegant fishtail (mermaid).
Perfect your technique for shaping, draping, and achieving a flawless fit.
Full-Circle and Half-Circle Skirts
Master the all-time favorite skirts in bridal fashion!
Learn the secrets behind full-circle and half-circle skirts (sun and half-sun), essential for creating dreamy, multi-layered gowns. Includes clear formulas for flawless cutting and sewing.
Advanced Skirts — Folds, Ruffles & Statement Shapes
Take your skirt-making skills to the next level!
Learn how to create circular folds, fancy silhouettes, and master decorative techniques like falbalas, flounces, and ruffles.
Add movement, volume, and couture-level flair to your designs.
Smart Skirt Planning with Automatic Calculators
Say goodbye to guesswork!
Learn how to use our exclusive automatic calculation tables to instantly estimate fabric, layout, and time for any skirt design—from simple A-line to layered couture creations.
Perfect for custom orders, pricing with confidence, and impressing clients with professional precision.
Mastering Complex Petticoats & Inner Skirt Structures
Learn how to build custom petticoats that give your skirts the perfect shape, support, and balance—whether it’s a soft A-line or a grand gown with a train.
From hoop sizes and fabric casings to smart layering and structural tricks, this chapter covers everything you need to plan and construct inner skirts like a true couture expert.
The Classic Princess Skirt — Full, Flawless & Fabric-Smart
Learn how to create the iconic full wedding skirt with an elastic waistband—a timeless favorite known as the princess skirt.
Discover a smart sewing technique that saves fabric, skips expensive petticoats, and delivers a luxurious silhouette with fewer layers and better shape.
Master the secrets to:
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Avoiding bulky waist seams
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Preventing hoop lines from showing through
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Achieving a wide, flowing hem with perfect volume
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Attaching the skirt to the bodice—especially with a V-shaped edge
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Leveling the hem evenly and fast
This method will help you turn even a basic five-hoop petticoat into the base of a gorgeous, high-end gown—without wasting time, fabric, or effort.
Multi-Layered Tulle Skirt — Volume, Drama & Precision
Create that dreamy, cloud-like effect with a stunning skirt made from 12 layers of circle and half-circle tulle.
You'll learn how to:
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Choose the right number of layers for the perfect fullness
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Calculate fabric needs like a pro (with or without formulas)
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Use our easy software to get instant cutting layouts and tulle consumption
Whether you love numbers or prefer simple solutions, this chapter has you covered!
Chiffon Skirt - 2 Full-Circles from 5 Parts with Different Radii
In this chapter we'll discover detailed chiffon skirt construction process.
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Choose multi-chiffon with elastic thread;
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The skirt consists of 5 different pieces;
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Each piece has its own radius for cutting;
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I will show on clear schemes how to cut the skirt pieces efficiently and quickly;
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And skirt calculation software is provided to make your work fast and accurate.
Umbrella Ball Gown Skirt
Step into the world of dramatic silhouettes with the umbrella-cut ball gown skirt—a style that's taken the sewing community by storm!
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to test bold skirt ideas using a half-scale dress form, just like top designers do.
Discover how to:
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Explore new skirt styles without wasting fabric
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Use miniature mock-ups to perfect proportions and volume
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Build a strong foundation starting with the petticoat
This is where creative experimentation meets couture precision—perfect for fashion-forward dressmakers!
Full Padding: Drafting, Sewing & Decorating
Discover the essential techniques to create personalized skirt paddings, enhancing fullness exactly where needed.
This chapter introduces a versatile approach—starting from a mock-up, adjusting shapes and volumes precisely to client specifications.
Learn to confidently draft, construct, and decorate custom paddings, transforming your skirts from ordinary to perfectly sculpted masterpieces.
Detachable Skirt: Cutting, Sewing & Decoration
n this chapter, we bring to life a voluminous detachable skirt using structured padding and lightweight tulle.
Starting with a 1:2 scale mock-up on a half-scale dress form, we define the shape, train, and proportions before cutting full-size pieces. You’ll learn how to plan fabric consumption, shape each panel, use soft Rigilene for structure, and create airy folds and gathers for an elegant silhouette.
Step by step, we prepare all five skirt pieces for assembly—ready to be transformed into a breathtaking overskirt.
Transparent Mesh Skirt with Ruffles
In this chapter, we explore the elegant construction of a transparent skirt made from soft and hard mesh fabrics layered for structure and flow.
The base features a half-circle pattern with a dramatic train and wave-shaped hem.
We review fabric choices, explain how to use Rigilene boning for shaping, and walk through the cutting process with clear layout logic for a flawless, lightweight result.
Folded Skirt with Pockets
Master the art of creating a luxurious full skirt with deep folds, a dramatic train, and hidden side-seam pockets.
Learn to cut even from narrow-width fabrics,
calculate volume with ease,
and seamlessly attach the skirt to the bodice.
Perfect for bridal and formal gowns that combine elegance with practicality.
Flounced Full Skirt
Discover the couture secret behind flawless structured skirts: the half-scale mock-up.
This chapter focuses on modeling a flounced full skirt in miniature to perfect volume, shape, and construction before committing to meters of fabric.
You’ll learn how to plan, test, and refine your design for confident execution in full size—just like the top fashion houses do.
Perfect for designers who want precision, elegance, and zero guesswork.
Congratulations!
You did it! You’ve completed the full Skirt Making Mastery Path and now you are a professional skirt maker with an impressive portfolio!
We can’t wait to see where these skills take you next.
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GENERAL
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We offer a variety of video courses on topics like pattern making, sewing, dressmaking, corsetry, skirts, and even the business side of sewing.
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