This course is for the intermediate to advanced sewist who wants to improve their dressmaking skills with expert techniques and finishes.
Learn couture construction techniques that give polished, professional results and can be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time.
Understand the inner workings and structure that gives a couture dress its unmistakable finish and distinction. We demonstrate these techniques on a day dress but these techniques translate to eveningwear.

Have you wondered just why couture clothing has such appeal? Are you curious about what is underneath the lining, and exactly why it contributes to such a polished product? Kenneth King explains his techniques and methods, presenting other options and ideas that can be substituted for a similar effect. His course is filtered through his point of view that you want to take the effort to build the best garment possible without wasting time. You can strive for the illusion of perfection, and Kenneth believes that you should put that effort where it shows.

Follow along as Kenneth cuts out and constructs a demi-couture day dress. He will demonstrate the successive stages of construction while explaining just how and, more importantly, why each of these steps is necessary for a fine garment. From laying out the fitted pattern to the finishing touches on the lining, Kenneth will teach you all of the steps necessary to execute a beautiful demi-couture dress, techniques that translate to formal garments as well.2:28