Feel Great in the Clothes You Create
Feel Great in the Clothes You Create
DESIGNED BY YOU.
MADE BY YOU.
WORN BY YOU.
DESIGNED BY YOU.
MADE BY YOU.
WORN BY YOU.
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.
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.
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
Here's what makes us different...
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
Learn all you need to know to create your perfect wardrobe and get support every step of the way.
✮ 3 MODULES ✮
Learn the entire fashion process across our signature Create, Cut, Construct® modules teaching fashion design, pattern drafting and professional construction techniques.
✮ 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.
✮ 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.
✮ DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES ✮
From quarter-scale pattern blocks helping you practise to our entire library of bitesize eBooks for on-the-go learning. Build your knowledge across pattern drafting and garment construction methods with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.
✮ 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.
✮ STAY INSPIRED ✮
Access our database of design briefs. Think of it like a catalogue of ‘Project Runway’ challenges to overcome the dreaded creative block at the click of a button. Follow along with an industry professional and learn how to design original ideas to add to your wardrobe.
For those seeking additional support, benefits and features, The DPL Atelier: Premium has it all. Access everything mentioned above, plus:
✮ FOLLOW THE FRAMEWORK ✮
Premium members benefit from an optional 3-month cycle to focus on one garment style with structured learning outcomes to help transform 2D ideas into 3D garments in a simple but powerful way. Scroll down for more info.
✮ REGULAR LIVE CALLS ✮
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.
✮ PREMIUM MEMBER 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.
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
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!)
You do not need to follow the framework to benefit from the membership!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join now and lock your price in for life!
2 MONTHS FREE
2 MONTHS FREE
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.
Best Online Design Platform in the Corporate Livewire Awards 2022
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Best Luxury Sewing Pattern business in the SME Enterprise Awards 2022
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Featured in national press including Vogue, The Telegraph & Psychologies Magazine
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Fashion Designer of the Year 2021/2022 in the Wales Prestige Awards
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Spoken as an expert at Pure London about How to Fast Track Your Fashion Brand with Sustainable Credentials
Yes, absolutely. Adjusting your membership is as easy as two clicks! You can upgrade, downgrade and cancel at any time. We’re here to help you develop a creative process as unique as you are, whatever your budget, schedule or preference.
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.