October 2026 Cohort: $60 off until Mon 12 Oct, 11:59pm WAT
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Intermediate15-week online cohortStarts Thu 29 Oct

Sew corsets, blazers and gowns that fit like luxury pieces.

For sewists who know the basics. In 16 weeks you draft advanced patterns and make 13 pieces, from a Victorian corset with busk to a notched-collar blazer, with your work graded live.

$129.90$189.90Save $60

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or $78 today + $51.90 by Thu 26 Nov

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Taught by Gladys Eze
iFashy Academy instructor
Graded live
Your work is reviewed in live sessions
App + web
Learn on your phone or laptop
Certificate
Verifiable on completion

Sound familiar?

You can sew. So why does it still look homemade?

  • That zipper bulge that refuses to lie flat.
  • Boning that pokes through, or a corset that collapses when worn.
  • Trouser crotches that ride up or sit awkwardly.
  • The fear of cutting into expensive fabric.

It's not your machine. It's the technique.

This masterclass fixes the technique: advanced drafting from your own bodice block, proper corset structure, tailored collars and couture finishing, with your work reviewed live.

What you’ll make

Every project, in the order you’ll make it.

Everything is cut from patterns you draft yourself from body measurements.

  1. 01Advanced bodice block + 5 sleeves
    Full-body measurements, then tulip, cap, bell and two-piece blazer sleeves.Foundation
  2. 02Corporate dress
    Drafted, transferred to fabric and sewn in four parts.Corporate
  3. 03Fashion illustration
    Figure, face, hair, garments, colour and embellishment, so you can sketch for clients.Design
  4. 04Corporate two-piece
    A fitted top and a contoured straight skirt.Corporate
  5. 05Victorian overbust corset with busk
    Drafted from your bodice block and sewn to perfectionCorsetryDamask
  6. 06Victorian overbust corset with Sheer
    Drafting, Bust Caging and Neat finishingCorsetrySheer
  7. 07Funnel corset with damask
    Drafting, Bust Caging and Neat finishingCorsetryDamask
  8. 08Funnel corset with sheer
    Drafting, Bust Caging and Neat finishing with sheer/transparent fabric.CorsetrySheer
  9. 09Beading
    Bead types, styles and techniques for embellishment.Finishing
  10. 10Cup corset with damask
    Cup caging, boning and eyelets with damaskCorsetryDamask
  11. 11Cup corset with yoke
    Cup caging, boning and eyelets with yoke and sheer net.CorsetryNetYoke
  12. 12Corporate trousers
    A well-fitted corporate pant with perfect crotchTailoring
  13. 13Cargo pants
    A well-tailored cargo pants with pockets.Tailoring
  14. 14Shawl-collar blazers
    Fabric choice, drafting, pressing and finishing.Tailoring
  15. 15Notched-collar blazers
    Fabric choice, drafting, pressing and finishing.Tailoring
  16. 16Bridesmaid / mermaid dress
    The final piece, plus a live session on draping.Evening
  17. 17Draping
    Manipulate fabric on a dress form to create a beautiful pieceDesignDraping

How the cohort works

Learn on your schedule. Get graded live.

  1. Step 1Watch the lessonsStep-by-step videos in the iFashy app or on the web, whenever suits you.
  2. Step 2Draft and sew alongMake each piece with the video, from your own measurements.
  3. Step 3Get your work gradedBring your assignments to the live sessions for review and feedback.
  4. Step 4GraduateEarn your certificate. Your lessons stay in the app.
Gladys Eze

Your instructor

Gladys Eze

“I'll show you the structure behind a garment that fits, and check every seam before you move on.”

Is this for you?

Built for a specific starting point.

This is for you if

  • You can already sew a basic garment from a pattern
  • Your finished pieces still look basic up close
  • You want premium bespoke clients or your own ready-to-wear line

Not the right fit if

  • You've never drafted a pattern or used a sewing machine
Start with the Beginners course

October 2026 Cohort

Everything included

  • Lifetime App AccessKeep permanent, unrestricted access to all video lessons, pattern tutorials, and course content on our mobile app after your batch ends.
  • Structured RoadmapProgress systematically through corporate wear, tailored suits, corsetry, and couture dresses.
  • Couture Fitting & FinishingMaster concealed lining, seam neatness, and pattern adjustments for luxury-level fit.
  • Live Assessment ReviewsGet personalized feedback on your practical work during live sessions to perfect your technique.
  • Bespoke Corsetry MasterclassStep-by-step training on cup corsets, funnel corsets, and Victorian structures that actually fit real bodies.
  • Corporate Wears & Blazer ConstructionLearn how to make bespoke and ready-to-wear corporate wears and tailored suits / blazers with neat finishing.
  • Official Certificate of CompletionReceive a verified credential from iFashy Academy to demonstrate your expertise and build client trust.
Intermediate · Oct 2026Cut 1
$129.90$189.90
Class starts
Thursday 29 October
Promo price ends
Mon 12 Oct, 11:59pm WAT
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$189.90

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Questions

Before you enrol

Is this right for me?

It's for people who can already sew a simple garment and want structure, fit and finishing at a premium level. If you've never drafted a pattern, start with the Beginners course.

What do I need before I start?

Basic knowledge of sewing and fashion design, a sewing machine, and your drafting tools. The full materials list is in the first module.

I work full-time. Can I keep up?

Yes. Lessons are recorded, so you watch them whenever suits you. You also keep every lesson in the app after the cohort ends, so you can catch up or rewatch.

Can I learn on my phone?

Yes. Every lesson plays in the iFashy Academy app on iPhone and Android, and on the web.

How do I pay?

Card, bank transfer or USSD through a secure checkout. You only need your name and email. No account needed.

When does it start?

New Cohorts/Batches are run periodically. The start date for the next batch is shown above.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a verifiable Certificate of Completion from iFashy Academy when you finish.

What do I need before I start?

Here is the full list:

  1. Basic knowledge of sewing and fashion design
  2. Measuring Tape
  3. Pattern Papers (at least 30 sheets)
  4. Set of Rulers (Straight, French Curve, Hip Curve)
  5. Sewing Machine
  6. Scissors, Iron & Ironing Bust Ham
  7. Drawing Book (For Manual Sketch Class)
  8. Crepe or Linen fabric for Flare Pant Class (5 yards)
  9. Chinos or Denim fabric for Cargo Pant Class (4 yards)
  10. Double Bonded Crepe or Suit Fabric for Blazer Class (5 yards)
  11. Tweed fabric for Corporate/RTW (4 yards)
  12. Crepe Fabric for Corporate/RTW Class (4 yards)
  13. Damask Fabric for the 3 Corset Class (6 yards)
  14. Original Skin Mesh for the 3 Corset Class (12 yards)
  15. Skin Colour Crepe for the 3 Corset Class (1 yard)
  16. Haystay for interface (25 yards)
  17. Bonings - Sewable and Plastic (1 packet each)
  18. Lining Fabric (Cotton Lining) (20 yards)
  19. Suit/Blazer Lining Fabric (6 yards)
  20. Pencils, Pen / Markers & Erasers
  21. Tracing Wheel & Seam Ripper
  22. Zips (matching colour of fabrics)
  23. Eyelets and Ribbons for Corset (1 pack)
  24. Needles, Straight Pins & Threads
  25. Buttons & Brooch
When does it start?

Thursday 29 October. The course runs for 15 weeks.

Can I learn on my phone?

Yes. Every lesson plays in the iFashy Academy app on iPhone and Android, and on the web.

How do I pay?

Pay securely by card through a secure checkout. You only need your name and email. No account needed.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a verifiable Certificate of Completion from iFashy Academy when you finish.

Class starts Thursday 29 October

Your seat is $129.90 until Monday night.

After Mon 12 Oct, 11:59pm WAT the price goes back to $189.90.

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