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LEARN HOW TO SEW YOUR OWN INPACCABLE LACE SKIRT, WITHOUT ANY NOTION OF SEAMS, DARTS AND  ZIPPER MADE TO YOUR OWN PERFECT FIT.
New date: May 9th, 2022
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This skirt is a dream for lace lovers! The way it is constructed makes you feel like a queen! Literally, if you see a royal wearing a lace garment, check for the seams. Are no seams visible? Bingo! Then you just know the garment is couture sewn without any visibility of the seams. 
In this online course, you will learn the secrets of working with lace and how to create these invisible seams. At the end of the course, you will have your own custom made skirt, fitting like a glove and fit for a queen! Imagine you are the princess of the ball and all eyes staring at you and your magical outfit!  
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What you will learn:
In this 4 weeks online course you will get one module per week:

Module 1:
In this module you will get the exact steps on how to measure your own sizes and how to 
draft your own straight skirt pattern

Module 2:

In this module you will learn how to cut, prepare and construct the 4 different layers of fabric that form the base of this couture lace skirt.

Module 3:
In this module you will learn how to apply the lace and how to use quilting techniques to add strenght to the lace

Module 4:
 In the final module you learn special couture techniques on how to finish the skirt (zipper & closing, underlining and waistline).


After these modules you will have your own beautiful Lace Couture Skirt that will fit your size perfectly!
Note: if you want to do this course in your own pace, no problem! The content is yours and the FB group will stay open long after the 4 weeks for questions.
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What other students say about this course:



Yulia from Ukraine:
" ​The couture skirt course was even better than I hoped. If being honest​, it was one of 
the best courses I ever took (also comparing with courses which are held by teacher meeting student eye to eye). From given materal it is clear that teacher realy lover her job and profession, and has the best intetions on sharing her knowledge.



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Monica from Greece:
" ​I loved the youtube video explanations. Great work, 
Thank you


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Janah from Poland:
" I love what you do, this course was amazing!  ​



Susanna from Germany:
" What a great course! I've already learned so much :)  I'm 
much more into the small details than usual and I've never
dreamed that there could be so much hand sewing in one skirt.
But for the first time I actally think it 's fun to do so (even though my fingers hurt :)
Thank you for a really great course. I hope to manage to finish the skirt next week.
Until then I hope to see everyone elses pretty skirts in the group :) ​


YAY! I WANT TO JOIN!

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For whom is this course?
This course is for every one with an average level of sewing that is interested in learning  new (couture) sewing techniques and wants to enhance their sewing skills. If you have never draw a sewing pattern, no problem. I will lead you through the process step by step and you will see it is not difficult to master! This course is in English and Dutch (for the native speakers). The used language in the Facebook group will be English so everyone can learn from each others' questions and remarks.
Learning couture techniques guided by Maaike Andriessen in the private Facebook group, will enhance your sewing and give you more confidence for your next sewing projects.
​Also, sharing questions and your experiences in the group is fun and you will learn a great deal from it!
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WE WILL KEEP THE GROUP OPEN LONG AFTER THE 4 WEEKS TO ENABLE YOU TO DO THE MODULES IN YOUR OWN TIME AND PACE.



What you get when purchasing this course:


  • unlimited access to the private Facebook group
  • Advice on what materials to buy and where to buy it
  • 1 module on drafting your own straight skirt pattern
  • 3 modules on how to sew the lace skirt
  • All couture techniques well explained by Maaike so you will learn with confidence
  • Live FB calls when needed for further discussion and explanation​
  • Group sharing of knowledge and sewing experience
  • All modules send to you in PDF with beautiful pictures and clear explanation for you to keep​                           

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     Your investment for this course:
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The all-in price for this course is 95,00 Euros and includes:
Pattern drafting module, fabric explanation, private Facebook group, sewing community of fellow students, couture techniques modules, weekly online Q&A. 



YAY, I WANT TO JOIN!

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Hi! I'm Maaike Andriessen, passionate dressmaker and founder of The Dressmakers Academy.
25 years ago, I had my first sewing lesson in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. A lifelong passion was born!

Since then, I have worked at many bridal houses, ran my own workshop and worked for many private and commercial clients and designers. One of the highlights in my career, was working on a gown for our beautiful Dutch Queen Maxima.

In 2018, I founded The Dressmakers Academy.  From here, I share my knowledge by teaching students on- and offline from all over the world. It is my mission to show the world Couture sewing techniques are not as difficult as one might often think, and everyone can learn to apply them!

Next to that, I am developping a system to clean out your wardrobe, mend clothes when needed, and add timeless home sewn pieces to it that fit your type and figure.
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My workshop is situated in an  14th century bell tower in the lovely city of Edam. from here I also organize sewing retreat week that are a great success. I am currently also working on my first book on couture sewing and want to write a book on mending clothes in the near future.

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