The Custom Process

ALUMS: The 2026 session of SMARTY PANTS opens for enrollment on October 9!

I learned more about fit in this course than all the Vogue sewing books, back issues of Threads, and confusing conversations with my mother combined.

Elle

Being able to start with a pencil and a ruler and end up with a thing you made that you can wear is powerful stuff.

Kymberly

I now have the confidence to take what I’ve learned here and, with my own research and imagination, make whatever I want.

Terri

What is custom sewing?

And, what are the steps of the Custom Process?

Preview the first lesson of SKIRT SKILLS to find out!

I wish I had learned sewing this way from the start - it seems like everything is opposite, and much easier, than the way I was taught. I am so glad and grateful that Brooks Ann is teaching online, and I feel so lucky to learn from her.

Custom sewing made so much more sense to me than any methods I'd tried before- and it’s100% Made By Me, not taken from someone else's pattern and tweaked to fit me better.

Even as a beginner, I can now start wearing clothes that make me feel like the real me.

Explore the Coursework

SKIRT SKILLS

In Skirt Skills, you’ll be thoroughly introduced to each step of the custom process- while hand crafting the custom-fit skirt of your dreams. You’ll also create reusable tools for your custom sewing future.

Follow-up Course!

SMARTY PANTS

A follow up to Skirt Skills – get some new experience under your belt by creating your own custom-fit trousers and jeans.

Follow-up Course!

TOP CLASS

A follow up to Skirt Skills – gain some upper body strength as you learn to map your top half and craft custom-fit tops that are tops!

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SKIRT SKILLS

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Upcoming Session Info:

ENROLLMENT OPENS:

2027 dates not yet announced

Course Dates:

Coming soon!

The next Skirt Skills session will likely begin in January 2027.

Work with the optional 6 week schedule OR anytime at your own slower pace with forever access

Tuition: $395

Or 3 Monthly Payments of $135

ALUMS: The 2026 session of SMARTY PANTS opens for enrollment on October 9!

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