WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS MASTERCLASS
In this course, you will learn how to create step by step 3-dimensional, structured and simply beautiful smocked fabrics. As your teacher, I will show you all the tools and materials, that you need in order to master this class. You will learn how to hand-stitch a whole range of smocking patterns. Together we will start with the Arrow pattern, then the Basket, Flower, Diamond, Honeycomb and Lozenge.
The goal of this masterclass is to teach you the whole process of fabric smocking, including drawing grids and patterns. During this course you will create your own smocking sample book, you will see beautiful inspirations and learn how to apply these techniques to fashion and accessories design projects.
IN THIS COURSE I COVER HOW TO CREATE THE FOLLOWING PATTERNS:
Arrow
You will learn how to create this triangle shaped, smocked fabric. Add texture to your fabrics with this unique pattern!
Basket
Learn how to create a basket shaped pattern. Draw grids, patterns and hand-stitch your fabric into a 3D shape.
Flower
Design this flower smocked fabric, which is double-faced! On the reverse side you will find an amazing, geometrical pattern!
Diamond
Draw a diamond pattern, stitch together pleats and watch your fabric turning into a structured, two-sided shape.
Honeycomb
Learn how to create a traditional English smocking pattern. Stitch together a series of fine gathers and embellish them with beads.
Lozenge
Learn how to create a lozenge pattern, step by step!
WHAT YOU WILL GET
• Instant and lifelong access to this Fabric Smocking Masterclass
• Videos in English audio (with optional polish subtitles)
• Downloadable templates
• PDF coursebooks for every chapter
• 13 exclusive step by step informational videos (over 3h)
• Exclusive access to our designer community
• An insider view on troubleshooting mistakes when they come up
• Additional support from Dominika inside the online community
• The ability to learn online anytime and at your own pace
WHAT YOU NEED
No previous skills are necessary to master this course. You don’t need any fabric design, machine sewing and patternmaking skills. During this course, we will only hand-stitch. The only thing you really need is the eagerness to learn something new and exciting!
In terms of materials and tools, you will need fabric (around 2m of fabric without any prints), needles for hand-sewing, thread, scissors, tailor's chalk, a ruler and a meter.
