DRESSMAKING ACADEMY
CONTEST WINNERS

🥉 3rd PLACE

Prizes:

1-Year Dressmaking Academy VIP Membership (Value: $1,299)
Digital Diploma Certificate

Igbe Ngbede
@ibbycouture

"The skills I gained at Dressmaking Academy came together and helped me bring my creative vision to life.
I wasn’t just sewing a dress—I was turning knowledge into practical skills and transforming my own ideas into finished garments.
This experience reminded me that growth in couture comes from learning, practicing, making mistakes, and having the determination to keep improving."

- Igbe Ngbede

Third place is awarded for the high level of craftsmanship demonstrated across this collection of work. Achieving a beautiful fit on different body types shows a strong command of pattern making, while the clean execution reflects a thorough understanding of sewing techniques. Particularly noteworthy are the striking embellishments, hand embroidery, and creative combinations of materials and textures. Each design has its own character and highlights the individuality of the woman it was created for.

- Tatiana Kozorovitsky

🥈 2nd PLACE

Prizes:

1-Year Dressmaking Academy VIP Membership (Value: $1,299)
1-Year SARTA.io (Value $300)
Digital Diploma Certificate

Violetta Shapetko
@shapetko.violetta

"The patterns are always flawless! And the calculation table is an absolute wonder! I feel like I’ve forgotten how to draft patterns in a traditional way because I never need to do it anymore.

With each new client, it takes me just five minutes to calculate the adjustments in the table and adapt the pattern—and everything fits after just one fitting!"

- Violetta Shapetko

Second place is awarded for the purity of classic lines and the craftsmanship behind their apparent simplicity. These designs demand precise cutting, carefully balanced proportions, and meticulous attention to every detail. Special recognition goes to the ability to create couture-level garments through understated embellishment, beautiful fit, and thoughtfully shaped silhouettes.

- Tatiana Kozorovitsky

🥇 1st PLACE

Prizes:

New Apple iPad 2026 (Retail price: $449)
1-Year Dressmaking Academy VIP Membership (Value: $1,299)
1-Year SARTA.io (Value $300)
Framed & Signed Diploma Certificate

Divina Brew
@fashion_by_divinabrew

“With no prior sewing experience, I dedicated myself to learning the craft and applying the knowledge and techniques taught through the academy.
Looking back, it is remarkable to realize that I went from never having sewn a garment to designing and creating dresses that bring joy and confidence to other women.

What began as an attempt to fulfill my own birthday wish has grown into a business and a passion that I am committed to developing further.

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My story is proof of how powerful education can be in transforming a personal dream into a meaningful and growing career, and I am excited about what the next chapter of this journey will bring.”

- Divina Brew

This dress was selected as the winner for its skillful fit on a curvy figure and refined sense of proportion: the striking silhouette highlights the wearer’s beauty. The carefully chosen back height and construction ensure an excellent fit. The embellishment is thoughtfully integrated into the design, enhancing its structural lines and completing the look. Particularly noteworthy is the creative combination of different sewing techniques and hand embroidery with rhinestones. This work brings together technical skill, imagination, and attention to every detail.

- Tatiana Kozorovitsky