Learn how to design and sew dresses without commercial patterns. Through four dresses made from the same linen, we’ll explore fabric, bodices, necklines, sleeves, skirts, pockets and silhouette. You’ll learn a flexible system for making one decision at a time—and gain the confidence to turn your own ideas into clothes you can wear.

This isn’t a pattern—it’s a way of deciding what to make. Learn the five decisions behind every dress, use clothes you already own as a reference, and follow the process from first idea to finished garment. Includes an 100+ page illustrated PDF guide, printable workbook, paper doll design kit, planning pages, and dress record cards. Best for confident beginners and intermediate sewists.

I’m considering offering small-group coaching for those who would like more personal guidance while designing and sewing their dresses. These sessions would offer a chance to ask questions, work through difficulties, share progress, and receive individual feedback. Join the interest list below to be the first to hear when coaching becomes available. There is no commitment to participate.