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Welcome to How to Design and Refine Your First Lingerie Collection, ever dreamed of designing your own lingerie — pieces that fit beautifully and look incredible?
Welcome to “Draft Your Dream Brief”, a fun, hands-on e-course that takes you from body measurements to your very first custom brief pattern. Whether you’re starting your own lingerie brand or just love to sew beautiful things, this course will give you the confidence to turn your ideas into patterns that fit perfectly.
You don’t need fancy software or a fashion degree — just a ruler, some paper, and a little bit of creative magic. I’ll guide you step-by-step and am here if you have any questions and get stuck.
A LOOK AT THE FIRST SIX VIDEOS
What’s inside the course?
In this course, you’ll learn exactly how to draft your own brief pattern from scratch, designed especially for stretch fabrics.
Inside you’ll find:
Video lessons — Watch me demonstrate how to take the measurements and each stage of the drafting process
PDF guide — Clear diagrams, easy-to-follow instructions, and measurement charts
Step-by-step modules:
Brief Styles (know your knickers!)
How to take accurate body measurements
Drafting your basic brief block
Shaping leg lines and waistlines
Adding seam allowance and elastic details
Designer tips throughout — so you understand not just how, but why
By the end, you’ll have a pattern ready to cut and sew — your first step toward professional lingerie design!
Who This Course is For
This course is for the dreamers, creators, and future designers who are ready to make something beautiful with their own two hands.
Perfect if you are:
A fashion student or beginner lingerie designer
A sewist who loves learning new skills
A person who is thinking about building a brand (or a dream!)
Anyone who wants to design lingerie that fits themselves and their aesthetic
You don’t need previous pattern-making experience — just a love for design and a curious, creative spirit.
What’s Next?
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to draft up a pattern to your measurements. Start today and turn your ideas into beautiful, wearable reality. As always with these courses if you get stuck at any point just message me and I can help.
“Learn the foundations of lingerie design, one beautiful brief at a time.”
FAQ
Do I need any pattern-making experience to take this course?
Not at all! This course is designed for complete beginners. I guide you step-by-step — from taking your measurements to drawing your first pattern. If you can use a ruler and a pencil, you can do this!
What tools and materials will I need?
You’ll need just a few basics:
Paper (pattern paper or large sheets)
A ruler and tape measure
Pencil and eraser
Scissors
Elastic or ribbon for measuring your waist
Optional: a French curve or hip curve for shaping
A full printable tools list is included inside the course PDF so you can check everything off before you start.
What type of fabrics does this pattern work with?
This course focuses on stretch fabrics — think jersey, stretch mesh, bamboo or stretch lace. I’ll show you how to apply negative ease so your pattern fits like a glove without being too tight.
How do I access the videos?
Once you sign up you’ll be taken into a section where each module includes a watchable video links and a PDF to download — simply click to watch.
How long will it take to complete the course?
Most students complete the drafting portion in one weekend, but you can go entirely at your own pace. You’ll have lifetime access, so feel free to pause, replay, or revisit whenever you need.
What if I get stuck or have questions?
Don’t worry — I’ve got you! You can reach out via my contact page or message me laurie@vanjonssondesign.com . I love seeing your work and helping you troubleshoot your patterns.
Will I learn how to sew the brief in this course?
This course focuses on drafting your pattern — from measurements to your finished paper pattern ready to cut and test.
Sewing comes in the next lingeri-E-course, in the follow-up course “Sewing a brief ”
Is this course right if I want to start a lingerie brand?
Absolutely! Espeically if you are making your lingerie. This is the perfect foundation course for aspiring lingerie brand owners. You’ll learn how to create your own professional pattern — the first step in developing original designs that fit your brand vision (and real bodies!).
Do I need special software?
Nope! This is all done by hand, using paper, pencil, and basic drafting tools. It’s tactile, fun, and very satisfying. (Plus, once you understand the hand process, learning digital pattern making later becomes much easier if you choose to go down that route!)
Can I take this course if I live outside the UK?
Yes! Everything is digital and instantly accessible worldwide. Measurements are explained centimetres, but you can use the same principal if you want to use inches.