Intermediate16-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.
Price goes up in Mon 26 Oct, 12:59am WAT
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.
- 01Advanced bodice block + 5 sleevesFull-body measurements, then tulip, cap, bell and two-piece blazer sleeves.Foundation
- 02Corporate dressDrafted, transferred to fabric and sewn in four parts.Corporate
- 03Fashion illustrationFigure, face, hair, garments, colour and embellishment, so you can sketch for clients.Design
- 04Corporate two-pieceA fitted top and a contoured straight skirt.Corporate
- 05Victorian overbust corset with buskDrafted from your bodice block and sewn to perfectionCorsetryDamask
- 06Victorian overbust corset with SheerDrafting, Bust Caging and Neat finishingCorsetrySheer
- 07Funnel corset with damaskDrafting, Bust Caging and Neat finishingCorsetryDamask
- 08Funnel corset with sheerDrafting, Bust Caging and Neat finishing with sheer/transparent fabric.CorsetrySheer
- 09BeadingBead types, styles and techniques for embellishment.Finishing
- 10Cup corset with damaskCup caging, boning and eyelets with damaskCorsetryDamask
- 11Cup corset with yokeCup caging, boning and eyelets with yoke and sheer net.CorsetryNetYoke
- 12Corporate trousersA well-fitted corporate pant with perfect crotchTailoring
- 13Cargo pantsA well-tailored cargo pants with pockets.Tailoring
- 14Shawl-collar blazersFabric choice, drafting, pressing and finishing.Tailoring
- 15Notched-collar blazersFabric choice, drafting, pressing and finishing.Tailoring
- 16Bridesmaid / mermaid dressThe final piece, plus a live session on draping.Evening
- 17DrapingManipulate fabric on a dress form to create a beautiful pieceDesignDraping
How the cohort works
Learn on your schedule. Get graded live.
- Step 1Watch the lessonsStep-by-step videos in the iFashy app or on the web, whenever suits you.
- Step 2Draft and sew alongMake each piece with the video, from your own measurements.
- Step 3Get your work gradedBring your assignments to the live sessions for review and feedback.
- Step 4GraduateEarn your certificate. Your lessons stay in the app.
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
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.
- Class starts
- Thursday 29 October
- Promo price ends
- Mon 26 Oct, 12:59am WAT
- Time left
- Mon 26 Oct, 12:59am WAT
- After that
- $199.90
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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.
Class starts Thursday 29 October
Your seat is $129.90 until Monday, 12:59am WAT.
After Mon 26 Oct, 12:59am WAT the price goes back to $199.90.
Pay securely by card · No account needed