The Little Black Dress
Another great Sure-Fit Designs Sew Along
I'm thrilled to share my newest Sew Along, How to Design & Sew a Little Black Dress (LBD).
Audrey Hepburn (Breakfast at Tiffany's), put the Little Black Dress on the fashion 'map'. And as Christian Dior said ' You can wear black at any time. You may wear it on almost any occasion. A 'little black dress (LBD) is essential to a woman's wardrobe'.
Loved throughout time...and perfect for so many different occasions. The LBD dates back centuries to 1861 during Queen Victoria's reign. When her beloved husband Albert passed away, she wore black for the remainder of her life. Queen's, princesses, actresses and us common folk alike, have worn the LBD throughout the ages. And over the centuries, the LBD has taken on so many different incantations from shockingly short, to ankle length, with and without sleeves and modest to plunging necklines. The beauty of the Little Black Dress is that it can take on so many characteristics to suit the personality of the wearer.
Join me, Glenda the Good Stitch, in this 19 Lesson sew along, as I show you the Sure-Fit Designs version of our LBD. Discover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
This course will be available 24/7 for your lifetime. There is no expiry date and you can begin at your leisure. The video lessons are all ready to view when it is convenient for you.
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Glenda the Good Stitch - Sure Fit Designs
Glenda Sparling
Lesson 2: The Little Black Dress - Drawing the Bodice Front pattern
Video Lesson #2 - LBD Drawing the Bodice Front
Lesson 3: The Little Black Dress - Drawing the Bodice Back pattern
Video Lesson #3 - LBD Drawing the Bodice Back
Lesson 4: The Little Black Dress - Drawing the Front & Back Skirt patterns
Video Lesson #4 - LBD Drawing Skirt Front And Back patterns
Lesson 5: The Little Black Dress - Designing the Bodice Front-Part 1
Video Lesson #5 - LBD Designing the Bodice Front-Part 1
Lesson 6: The Little Black Dress - Adding the Skirt to Bodice Front-Part 2
Video Lesson #6 - LBD Adding the Skirt to Bodice Front-Part 2
Lesson 7: The Little Black Dress - Joining the Bodice Back and Skirt Back together
Video Lesson #7 - LBD Joining the Bodice Back and Skirt Back together
FREE PREVIEWLesson 8: The Little Black Dress - Designing the Optional Hem Flounce
Video Lesson #8 - LBD Designing the Optional Hem Flounce
Lesson 9: The Little Black Dress - Drawing the Optional Belt pattern
Video Lesson #9 - LBD Drawing the Optional Belt pattern
Lesson 10: The Little Black Dress - Layout, Cutting & Marking
Video Lesson #10 - LBD Layout, Cutting & Marking
Lesson 11: The Little Black Dress - Stabilizing Curves & Seam Finishing
Video Lesson #11 - LBD Stabilizing Curves & Seam Finishing
Lesson 12: The Little Black Dress - Sewing the Darts & Pressing
Video Lesson #12 - LBD - Sewing the Darts & Pressing
Lesson 13: The Little Black Dress - Sewing the Invisible Zipper & Side Seams
Video Lesson #13 - LBD Sewing the Invisible Zipper & Side Seams
Lesson 14: The Little Black Dress - Sewing the Optional Hem Flounce
Video Lesson #14 - LBD Sewing the Optional Hem Flounce
FREE PREVIEWLesson 15: The Little Black Dress - Lining Preparation-Part 1
Video Lesson #15 - LBD Lining Preparation-Part 1
Lesson 16: The Little Black Dress - Lining Insertion-Part 2
Video Lesson #16 - LBD Lining Insertion-Part 2
Lesson 17: The Little Black Dress - Finishing the Lining-Part 3
Video Lesson #17 - LBD Finishing the Lining-Part 3
Lesson 18: The Little Black Dress - Optional Belt Construction-Part 1
Video Lesson #18 - LBD Optional Belt Construction-Part 1
Lesson 19: The Little Black Dress - Sewing the Belt Buttons & Buttonholes-Part 2
Video Lesson #19 - LBD Sewing the Belt Buttons & Buttonholes-Part 2
I really enjoyed this course. I find the pace to be balanced, not too fast and not too slow. I especially enjoyed making the flounce pattern and the butto...
Read MoreI really enjoyed this course. I find the pace to be balanced, not too fast and not too slow. I especially enjoyed making the flounce pattern and the button technique. Now I feel confident to sew my little ? dress, whatever color it maybe. Attaching the lining portion was so simply explained and the shoulder seams, which can be tricky in a fully lined dress, were explained in such a way that novice can do it.
Read LessGlenda is very detailed in her explanations and has wonderful video photos to be able to see what she is doing. Many prefer the lining to match the dress, ...
Read MoreGlenda is very detailed in her explanations and has wonderful video photos to be able to see what she is doing. Many prefer the lining to match the dress, but at times it was difficult to see the details. I found it good to watch the video chapter then go back and follow as she went. Even though I've been sewing since a young girl, Glenda had a few tricks she shared which I will use again. I will be making this dress again with different design details ( a jewel neckline and a pencil skirt shape are not correct for my body shape. ) I didn't taper the skirt and I like the look of my LBD. I can take the construction techniques and apply to any LBD. This is the first LBD that was so easy to sew, lined, and had a fit that was to my body measurements. PS There was a little print dress in the background, that was done it looked like without the darts. A cotton fabric? How did you do the waist gathers? I don't remember any reference to it. I thought I would like to do this dress in a Batik cotton with a cotton lining.
Read LessLessons are very detailed. I like the most the lining insertion. Thank you
Lessons are very detailed. I like the most the lining insertion. Thank you
Read LessIt was a great and wonderful experience to work along with Glenda. Learned a lot about attaching the lining to a garment as well as the importance of ironing...
Read MoreIt was a great and wonderful experience to work along with Glenda. Learned a lot about attaching the lining to a garment as well as the importance of ironing as you go along. Was worth every penny. Thank you Glenda.
Read LessIt was my intention to watch this course completely before sewing along. The experience was like reading an intriguing novel, couldn't put it down. Glinda's ...
Read MoreIt was my intention to watch this course completely before sewing along. The experience was like reading an intriguing novel, couldn't put it down. Glinda's attention to detai is amazing. Her explanation and demonstration at every facet was incredible. I can't wait to sew a muslin to check the fit, as I have lost a few pounds and inches since drawing my first blueprint. Thanks Glinda. Carol Eades
Read LessLove your instructions, presentation, and details! Just starting and plan to take more instructional videos online. Thanks for offering your knowledge and "...
Read MoreLove your instructions, presentation, and details! Just starting and plan to take more instructional videos online. Thanks for offering your knowledge and "perfect" fitting ways to sew one's own clothes! Five Star Rating!
Read LessIt was my intention to watch this course completely before sewing along. The experience was like reading an intriguing novel, couldn't put it down. Glenda's ...
Read MoreIt was my intention to watch this course completely before sewing along. The experience was like reading an intriguing novel, couldn't put it down. Glenda's attention to detail is amazing. Her explanation and demonstration at every facet was incredible. I can't wait to sew a muslin to check the fit, as I have lost a few pounds and inches since drawing my first blueprint. Thanks Glenda. Carol Eades
Read LessFrom the time I started watching this video, I felt like I was right in class with Glenda. She has such a calm confident way of explaining the processes inv...
Read MoreFrom the time I started watching this video, I felt like I was right in class with Glenda. She has such a calm confident way of explaining the processes involved to achieve a beautiful, professional finished garment . I found this course very well organized and loved that Glenda's instructions not only tell you WHAT to do, but always with timely explanations as to WHY. I am not new to sewing but am new to garment construction. I picked up a few tips along the way that can be applied to other future garments. I would recommend this course not only to experienced sewers but also to beginners. It is clear, concise and the video placed perfectly so that you are able to see exactly what is being taught. I also love that I can always access this course in case I need a refresher. Thanks so much for the inspiration Glenda!
Read LessCan't do without Glenda. She makes pattern drafting look so easy. However, it is not easy. It is just easy because Glenda knows how to get the message acr...
Read MoreCan't do without Glenda. She makes pattern drafting look so easy. However, it is not easy. It is just easy because Glenda knows how to get the message across. She is an EXCELLENT teacher. Pat Buis Tennessee
Read LessThis is the first Sew Along I have watched and I thoroughly enjoyed it. As always, very clear instructions .....and I was particularly pleased to learn abou...
Read MoreThis is the first Sew Along I have watched and I thoroughly enjoyed it. As always, very clear instructions .....and I was particularly pleased to learn about lining a dress, very informative.
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