Have you ever wanted to learn to sew, but aren't sure where to start? Let me walk you through the process and together we will make your daughter a dress!

Let's Make Your Daughter a Dress!

It's easy, I promise!

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Did you use to sew, but perhaps need a refresher? Sewing isn't hard and in this course I assume you know nothing and walk you step by step through the process of making a beautiful dress. The bonus materials will even enable you to add your own touches to the dress. But don't take my word for it, the course is free, so check it out!
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Make Your Daughter a Dress!

    • Welcome to Make Your Daughter a Dress!

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin, please answer a few questions so I know what you hope to get out of this course!

  • 2

    Preparing to Sew

    • Tools

    • Downloadable list of Necessary and Optional Tools needed for this Course

    • Picking a Fabric

    • Cutting Out

  • 3

    Sewing the Dress

    • Sewing the Bodice

    • Finishing the Neckline

    • Sewing the Armholes

    • The Skirt Placket

    • Sewing the Skirt

    • Piping the Waist

    • Attaching the Skirt

    • Buttons and Buttonholes

    • The Tuck Hem

  • 4

    Bonus Materials

    • Ruffles

    • Scalloped Edging

    • Making Piping

    • Bunny Applique

    • Bunny Applique Pattern

  • 5

    Next steps

    • Before you go...

About Lisa

Lisa Hawkes, Owner of Pink Hollybush Designs

Hi, I am Lisa and I am so glad that you are interested in learning how to sew! I have been sewing since my Great Aunt taught me as a young girl. Smocking is my passion, but from the beginning, smocking has always been incorporated into garments; so smocking and sewing go hand in hand. I have my Artisan level certification in smocking from the Smocking Arts Guild of America and served as their national President from 2014-2016. I started Pink Hollybush Designs to share my love of smocking and sewing, so grab a cup of tea, come join me in my sewing studio, and Let's Make Your Daughter a Dress!
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Make Your Daughter a Dress!

  • 19 lessons with detailed instruction walk you through every aspect of the project from picking out supplies to hemming the dress.

  • 12 videos demonstrate each aspect of the process.

  • Bonus materials include show you how to add a ruffle, scalloped edging, piping and a fun bunny applique to your dress.

  • Self paced - the videos will be here when you need them.

Get the Printed Pattern, PDF Pattern, or Kit

Head over to Pink Hollybush Designs to check out the options.