BeginnersOnline cohortStarts Thu 3 Dec
Learn to sew your own clothes from scratch in 12 weeks.
No experience needed. Learn your machine, take measurements, draft your own patterns and finish 11 garments, with your instructor grading your work along the way.
Promo price ends Sat 31 Oct, 11:59pm WAT
or $54 today + $35.90 by Thu 31 Dec
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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've watched the tutorials. You still can't cut a pattern.
- The video skips the one step you're stuck on.
- Store-bought patterns don't fit your body, and you can't tell why.
- Your seams are not straight, your hems are puffing, and nobody checks your work.
- You bought a machine. It's still in the box.
You need lessons in the right order, and someone who checks your work.
This course starts with the machine itself and ends with a boned corset. Each garment builds on the one before, and your assignments are graded in live sessions so mistakes get caught early.
What you’ll make
Every project, in the order you’ll make it.
Everything is cut from patterns you draft yourself from body measurements.
11garments you'll finish
- 01Know your machineManual, electric and industrial machines, threading, stitch control and hand stitches.Foundation
- 02Measure any body, choose any fabricTake accurate body measurements and identify fabric types, weights and stretch.Foundation
- 03Your basic bodice blockThe master pattern every top and dress is cut from, plus trumpet and tulip sleeves.Drafting
- 04360° flare skirtYour first full garment, cut and sewn from your own pattern.Garment 1
- 05Contoured straight skirtA skirt shaped to the hip, with a clean finish.Garment 2
- 06Princess-dart bustier topDraft, cut and sew a fitted bustier.Garment 3
- 07Basic straight dressDrafted, cut and finished with lining.Garment 4
- 08Shorts with elastic waistbandQuick, wearable, and good practice.Garment 5
- 09Shorts with Zipper and PocketDrafted, cut and sewn with neat finishingGarment 6
- 10Vintage unisex shirt with collarCollars, plackets and a crisp finish.Garment 7
- 11Asymmetric princess-dart topPlay with neckline and hemline once the basics are solid.Garment 8
- 12Straight trousersDraft a trouser that fits at the waist and seat, with perfect crotch.Garment 9
- 13Wide-leg Palazzo PantsDraft and sewn wide-leg pants that fit perfectly.Garment 10
- 14Overbust Victorian corsetBoning channels, support layers and structure. Plus 4 corset masterclass recordings.Garment 11Structured
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 every step, in order, and check your work so you're never guessing.”
Made by our students
Real pieces from past cohorts
From our students
What students say
“I was part of the second bunch of the beginners course 2026 and i much say it’s has been of a great help. It has helped me to be grounded and also clear all my confusion. And now I spend less time in cutting it was worth every penny🤗 and I’m in the Intermediate course now😍 God bless you IFASHY👏🥂”
“I really enjoyed taking the Learn to Sew: The Complete Beginner’s Sewing & Pattern Drafting Course. Before joining the course, I had struggled with cutting and sewing and had almost lost confidence in myself. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is a beginner and wants to learn sewing and pattern drafting from the basics.”
“I was part of the 2026 3months beginners class, batch A , I must say, it’s one of the best things I did for myself this year. Ifashy poured so much into us, from the video tutorials, to the live sessions, every class was impactful. I was able to draft and sew before the program ended. Thank you so much Ifashy”
“The video courses were very clear and easy to understand. As a beginner, I can confidently draft and sew simple ready to wear outfits. Got value for my money. ”
“Thank you iFashy. I Joined The January Batch of the 3-Months Beginners Class and I’m so grateful I made that decision.”
Is this for you?
Built for a specific starting point.
This is for you if
- You've never sewn before, or only by hand
- You're self-taught and keep fighting fit and messy finishes
- You want to sew for yourself, your family or paying clients
Not the right fit if
- You already draft bodice blocks and sew structured pieces
December 2026 Cohort
Everything included
- Beginner & Refinement ReadyBuilt for total novices as well as self-taught sewists wanting to eliminate structural mistakes and messy stitching.
- Custom Pattern DraftingLearn to draft clear, accurate patterns directly from body measurements without depending on pre-made store patterns.
- Neat & Professional FinishingMaster clean seam edges, neat lining integration, and tidy tailoring techniques that give garments a high-end look.
- Comprehensive Garment LibraryConstruct a full range of clothing step-by-step, including skirts, pants, dresses, structured bustiers, and corsets.
- Machine Control & Fit AccuracyBuild complete confidence in stitch adjustments, machine troubleshooting, fabric handling, and exact fitting.
- Live Assessment & FeedbackSubmit your work for instructor review to catch mistakes early and perfect your sewing technique.
- Lifetime App AccessKeep full access to all video lessons, pattern tutorials, and course materials on our app after your 3-month batch finishes so you can rewatch anytime.
- Official CredentialGraduate with an official Certificate of Completion to launch your fashion career or business.
- Class starts
- Thursday 3 December
- Promo price ends
- Sat 31 Oct, 11:59pm WAT
- After that
- $129.90
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Questions
Before you enrol
Do I need any sewing experience?
No. The first module covers the machine itself: threading, stitch control and hand stitches. Self-taught sewists also join to fix fit and finishing problems.
What do I need to buy?
A sewing machine, basic drafting tools and fabric for each project. Here is the full list: Measuring tape Pattern paper (at least 25 sheets) Rulers: straight, French curve, hip curve Sewing machine Scissors, iron and tailor's ham Silk fabric for the flare skirt Crepe fabric (10 yards) Ankara or muslin/calico (6 yards) Linen (4 yards) Cotton shirting or floral crepe (2–3 yards) Haystay (10 yards) Damask (2–3 yards) Boning, sewable and plastic (1 roll each) Cotton lining (6 yards) Elastic band (1 yard) Zips and eyelets Needles, pins and thread Pencils, markers and erasers Tracing wheel and seam ripper
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.
When does it start?
New cohorts start periodically, the start date is specified 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:
- Measuring Tape
- Pattern Papers (at least 25 sheets)
- Set of Rulers (Straight, French Curve, Hip Curve)
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors, Iron & Ironing Bust Ham
- Silk Fabric for Flare/Circle Skirt
- Crepe Fabric (10 yards)
- Ankara or Muslin (calico) Fabric (6 yards)
- Linen Fabric (4 yards)
- Cotton Shirt or Floral Crepe Fabric (2-3 yards)
- Haystay (10 yards)
- Damask Fabric (2-3 yards)
- Bonings - Sewable and Plastic (1 roll each)
- Lining Fabric (Cotton Linning) (6 yards)
- Elastic Band (1 yard)
- Zips, Eyelets & Buttons
- Needles, Straight Pins & Threads
- Pencils, Pen / Markers & Erasers
- Tracing Wheel & Seam Ripper
Class starts Thursday 3 December
Your seat is $89.90 until Saturday night.
After Sat 31 Oct, 11:59pm WAT the price goes back to $129.90.
Pay securely by card · No account needed