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Feel Great in the Clothes You Create

DESIGNED BY YOU.

MADE BY YOU.

WORN BY YOU.

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Sound Familiar?

 
  • You’re fed up of spending hours at the machine, only to feel disappointed with the result

  • You know what suits you but not how to recreate those styles or make sure they fit properly

  • You doubt your creativity to design your own clothes even though you’d love to be able to do so with confidence

  • You want to create clothes that fit and flatter but are unsure what compliments your unique figure

  • Pattern drafting garments to your measurements feels overwhelming, you’re not sure where to begin, but continue to feel frustrated making fitting amendments

  • Finding the time to sew or be creative feels difficult to achieve or carve out

  • You’re ready to fall in love with your figure and sew clothes you can’t wait to wear

 

If it does, then you already know the power clothes can have on your confidence.

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WELCOME TO THE DPL ATELIER

The entire fashion process in
one easy to access place.

The Digital Pattern Library (DPL) Atelier is a high-value, low-cost fashion membership for sewists who want a self-made wardrobe executed to a professional standard.

I challenge you to throw the sizing charts out and tell the high-street to 🖕

Offering exclusive tutorials, online resources, friendly accountability, and professional support for creating your own clothes with easy steps to reduce overwhelm in as little as 10-minutes.

THE ATELIER WILL HELP YOU TO:

Review & Refine

Assess your current closet to add clothes you love to wear to your wardrobe. Explore your authentic style by developing a creative process that’s as unique as you are.

Tailor to You

Unlock confidence by gaining a deep understanding of clothes in relation to YOUR body. Draft patterns and make more elaborate designs with easy to follow techniques.

Save Time & Money

Keep the creative momentum going with weekly quick-win tasks. Save money by being able to create your own designs and produce clothing to a professional quality that lasts.

Get Support

Get 1:1 support, meet like-minded creatives, make supportive friends and tap into the collective knowledge and experience of the creative community in a safe, online space.

The Atelier is More Than Just a Sewing Membership


 
3 Modules
Across design, pattern drafting and sewing
270+ Videos
Taught by an industry professional
15 minutes
Avg. video duration for bite-size learning
 

Here's what makes us different...

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You have direct access to an industry professional who provides tailored video responses to answer your questions!


We cover the entire fashion process from design through to construction across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear


I complete the signature framework alongside you for added support and release my design as a PDF sewing pattern which is included in your membership

 

 

 
 

 SO WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Learn all you need to know to create your perfect wardrobe and get support every step of the way.

Sign Up Today to Gain Instant Access to the Following:

CREATE, CUT, CONSTRUCT FRAMEWORK
Over a 3-month cycle we focus on one garment style and transform our 2D ideas into 3D garments in a simple but powerful way.
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ALL PDF SEWING PATTERNS
So you can make our Digital Pattern Library designs as well as your own and stay inspired! You’ll have access to previous patterns and all future releases as part of your membership.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
From our warm and welcoming private Facebook group to exclusive discounts from sponsors, you can also unlock bonus tools and resources the more you use the membership!

WORKSHOPS & Q+A’s
Beyond our weekly workshops and quick-fire Q&A’s you can get your questions answered with a bespoke video response so you’re sure to feel supported and get unstuck.

ACCESS TO EVERY ONLINE COURSE
Get instant access to all existing online courses and first look at future releases! You can learn at your own pace and shine the spotlight on specific topics to suit your projects.

MONTHLY CREATIVE COWORKING SESSIONS
Join our monthly virtual meet-up where we make a dent in those creative to-do piles, catch up with the framework or simply stay accountable amongst like minded members.

FASHION FILE PACKS
Instant access to every fashion file pack already available, plus be first in line for new uploads! Build your knowledge with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, tips & techniques.

QUICK-WIN PRIZE DRAWS
Every week a small, achievable task is offered for those short on time. If you complete any one of these tasks you’ll be entered into our quarterly prize draw helping you to nurture your creative momentum.

STAY INSPIRED
Access our Creative Brief Library with all previous 3 Day Design Challenge design briefs and workshops to ensure you never run out of inspiration! Enjoy free enrolment to the challenge as part of your membership.

 

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The DPL Atelier IS for you if:

  • You’re not happy with your current wardrobe

  • You doubt your creative skills to design your own clothes

  • You’re unsure what flatters your body

  • You struggle to find the time to sew clothes you truly want to wear

  • You need some creative escapism and want to nurture your mental health

  • You’re fed up of relying on pattern companies to release designs suited to your style

  • You wish pattern cutting didn’t feel so overwhelming

  • You want to stop sewing the same patterns as everyone else on Instagram

  • You want a safe online space to creatively express who you are

  • You want to save time and money by creating your own patterns drafted to fit from the offset

  • You’d like to meet like-minded, kind creatives and make friends

The DPL Atelier IS NOT for you if:

  • You’re not ready to be proactive on building your dream wardrobe

  • You don’t want to challenge yourself to improve your fashion skills

  • You are a fashion professional or advanced in your skillset (unless you want to benefit from the community, mentorship or framework!).

  • You’re not ready to take practical action to further your learning.

  • You’re unkind or judgemental (safe online space for happy creatives only!)


Want to see more?

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The Create, Cut, Construct Framework Cycle in Detail…

You do not need to follow the framework to benefit from the membership!

The next framework [APR-JUN] will focus on adding an Occassionwear Dress to our wardrobes


Create

Month One: Fashion Design

The first month of our framework focuses on fashion design and visual communication techniques, boosting your confidence and style as a designer.

Design for yourself – it's your unique expression. Enjoy creative escapism, play, and experimentation to create original, one-of-a-kind garments.

The DPL Atelier offers resources for womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear design, whether it's for yourself, your family, or friends.


Cut

Month Two: Pattern Cutting

After selecting your final design, pattern drafting becomes stress-free.

You'll master simple pattern making techniques with support for fitting adjustments and finishing touches.

Over three weeks, I provide tutorials on measuring and customising your pattern to match your envisioned design.

Each month concludes with a 'breather' week and a Designer Diagnosis Q+A session, where I address your specific questions and provide tailored 1:1 support.


Construct

Month Three: Sewing

Now, let's turn your 2D idea into 3D reality.

During a month of construction and sewing tutorials, we'll assist you in bringing your design to life. You decide whether to create a prototype mock-up (toile) or the final piece. To round off, all members showcase their achievements and support one another in a safe online environment.

Rest and relaxation come with an interval week before we repeat the cycle with a different garment style, so you can sustainably add pieces you love to your wardrobe.


The DPL Atelier is a knowledge base for your flexible exploration.

There is no pressure to follow the framework cycle or worry about falling behind.

The Create, Cut, Construct® framework offers structure for methodical fashion work and fosters a supportive community project for closet-building.

Access resources anytime for self-directed study and leisurely learning.


 
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MEMBERSHIP FEES

Join now and lock your price in for life!

Monthly Yearly

£18 per month

  • Signature Framework
  • Online Tutorials & Courses
  • Fashion File Packs
  • PDF Sewing Patterns
  • Quarterly Prize Draws
  • Atelier Awards
  • No Contract
  • Quarterly Framework Cycles
  • Live Calls
  • Monthly Creative Coworking
  • Perks & Discounts
  • Bespoke Video Support
  • Private Facebook Group
  • Direct Access to Alexandra

Join Today

£30 per month

  • Signature Framework
  • Online Tutorials & Courses
  • Fashion File Packs
  • PDF Sewing Patterns
  • Quarterly Prize Draws
  • Atelier Awards
  • No Contract
  • Quarterly Framework Cycles
  • Live Calls
  • Monthly Creative Coworking
  • Perks & Discounts
  • Bespoke Video Support
  • Private Facebook Group
  • Direct Access to Alexandra

Join Today

14 Day Money Back Guarantee

I am so confident you’ll find your creative calling behind the doors of The DPL Atelier, that I offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't feel like you've received value or support and you decide you want to cancel any time within the next 14 days, just let us know and we'll send you a prompt refund.

Please note our PDF Sewing Patterns will be unavailable to download for the first 14 days of your membership.

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It’s been a crazy journey…

Best Online Design Platform in the Corporate Livewire Awards 2022

Best Luxury Sewing Pattern business in the SME Enterprise Awards 2022

Featured in national press including Vogue, The Telegraph & Psychologies Magazine

Fashion Designer of the Year 2021/2022 in the Wales Prestige Awards

Spoken as an expert at Pure London about How to Fast Track Your Fashion Brand with Sustainable Credentials


 

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FAQ’s 

  • Yes, absolutely. Enrolment for Premium is available four-times a year to coincide with starting a new, yet optional, Create, Cut, Construct framework cycle. In fact, I would encourage you to join Standard first to get familiar with the Atelier layout and features before upgrading to the VIP experience which can be done at the click of a button.

  • This depends on the area(s) you’d like to explore. A basic sewing kit (scissors, needle, thread, pins), access to a domestic sewing machine and art supplies (paper, pencils) will be a great starting place to get you learning and having fun.

    You can make informed decisions on what to add to your toolkit as you develop. We also host “Studio Spotlight” sessions in the VIP Facebook group where I talk about different tools and their functions each week so you can decide if you’d like to add them to your kit or not!

  • Not at all. The membership is self-directed study and all quick-fire live Q+A calls held on a Monday, 16:00 (GMT +1) are recorded and available for replay.

    The only other live element of the membership is our Creative CoWorking calls, which are currently held at 09:30 to 11:00 (GMT +1), on the last Saturday of the month. I am always open to feedback and willing to trial new slots in the schedule.

  • There’s lots of resources inside The DPL Atelier to support those short on time:

    • Weekly quick-win prompts that, once completed, enter you into a prize draw

    • Bite-size workshops that teach high-value in as little as 10-minutes

    • Monthly Creative Coworking calls for you to swing by and stay accountable

    • Weekly quick-fire Q&As to drop in and get help

    • Bespoke videos for questions asked in advance

    • PDF guides for on-the-go learning

    If you want to follow along with the optional framework cycle, I would advise setting aside around 2-3 hours a week. This includes the time to consume the weekly workshop and implement your learnings.

  • Firstly, if you are having money struggles, please seek professional financial advice. I don’t encourage anyone to go into debt over clothes!

    What I can say about The DPL Atelier is it’s a cost effective learning platform that offers a range of options for any budget. Having paid over £3,000.00 per year for my formal education, I would have leapt at the chance to access such a wealth of knowledge for an incredible price (97% off today’s university fees to be precise).

    Not only will you gain access to an industry professional which is easily worth more than the fee alone, but you can develop the skills to draft your own patterns and never rely on a pattern company again! You’ll also receive member exclusive discounts. Savings on sewing patterns? Yes please. Savings on fabrics? Yes please!

  • Cancelling your membership is as easy as two clicks, you don’t even need to contact us directly.

    You can cancel your membership at anytime and it will be terminated at the end of your current payment period. If you pay monthly, we will not charge you for the following month and will terminate your membership. If you pay annually, we will cancel your membership at the end of the year.

  • As you progress you may wish to invest in a PatternMaster to get the most from your fashion process.

    As the designer, the choice of textiles or fabrics is always up to you!

  • Absolutely! The DPL Atelier offers learning resources for every skill level and learning style, not forgetting you have direct access to an industry professional offering 1:1 support.

    If there is something specific you want to learn from threading up a sewing machine to more advanced techniques that is NOT already inside the Atelier, then you can utilise Designer Diagnosis Q+A and Alexandra will film a bespoke video response to support you.

  • Yes! From fitting amendments to lengthening and shortening patterns and garments. The DPL Atelier covers the entire fashion process.

STILL UNDECIDED?

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