Pattern-making that starts with the body, not a European block. You take measurements, draft patterns, cut fabric, and build a finished garment from the first lesson.
About this course
Take the next step with core pattern-making and garment cutting techniques. Construct your first fitted African dress from start to finish, guided by NFD instructors who have built garments for real clients.
What you will study
Body measurement for African proportions
Flat pattern drafting from scratch
Fabric layout and cutting precision
Constructing a fitted African dress
Seam finishes, hems, and final pressing
What is included
Enroll
$15
≈ ₦23,000
Full course
Complete course access with digital certificate on completion.
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“I had tried three different online tutorials before this course and every time the dress came out with too much ease at the bust. The module on measuring for African proportions fixed that. My second practicum dress fit a client who had never been able to buy off-rack in her life.”
“Flat pattern drafting from the body instead of a European block sounds like a small shift, but it changes everything. By week two I was cutting fabric I had drafted myself and the shapes were right the first time. I haven't touched a ready-made block since.”
“The seam finishing module is the one I keep going back to. I finished the course with a dress that looked as clean on the inside as on the outside. That standard is now the baseline I work to with every client garment.”
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