Pattern + video course
Your first dress, with someone beside you.
Each course follows one pattern, step by step, on video. Built from the questions our first students asked most: which fabric, which tools, how to gather, how to finish.
- Short videos for every step, in order
- The PDF pattern is included
- 12 months of access, your own pace
- A private group for questions and photos



women · EU 34–52
Johanna dress course
A complete beginner's course that follows the Johanna dress from choosing fabric to the finished hem. Short video lessons for every step, in order, so you always know what comes next.
11 lessons
- 01Which fabric to buy, and how much
- 02Tools you need (and the ones you don't)
- 03Printing and taping the pattern
- 04Laying out and cutting
- 05Attaching interfacing
- 06Bust darts and the neckline
- 07Sewing in the side-seam pockets
- 08Gathering and attaching the tiered hem
- 09Sleeves, short and long
- 10Finishing seams without an overlocker
- 11Adjusting the length: knee, midi, maxi
Prefer just the pattern? €10.50 on its own.



children · 80–140 cm
Emilia dress course
Sew a child's tiered dress from start to finish, with a video for every step. Built from the questions our first course students asked most.
7 lessons
- 01Choosing fabric for children's clothes
- 02Printing, taping and cutting the pattern
- 03The back button placket, made simple
- 04Gathering the tiers evenly
- 05Straight sleeves and ruffled cuffs
- 06Lengthening sleeves to 3/4 or full
- 07Clean finishes inside and out
Prefer just the pattern? €10.50 on its own.
Course feedback
From people who had never sewn a dress.
Course feedback, translated from Finnish.
“I got so into it that I've now made two dresses, one with long sleeves, and a blouse as well. Thank you for a wonderful course.”
Anni, TampereSewed Johanna · Johanna course“It was lovely to sew the dress along with the videos. I got so many compliments when I wore it.”
Sanna, HelsinkiSewed Johanna · Johanna course“Inspiring and well taught, with a great atmosphere. I'd recommend it to any beginner, or to anyone unsure about sewing woven fabrics.”
Maija, TurkuSewed Emilia · Emilia course“The old hobby definitely woke up again.”
Elina, OuluJohanna course“This pattern is so versatile, and the course got me excited about sewing clothes again after a long break.”
Laura, EspooSewed Emilia · Emilia course“A lovely course. It will certainly inspire new sewists, and tempt those who used to sew back to it.”
Heidi, JyväskyläJohanna course