Learn the complete fashion process that luxury designers use and create a wardrobe that's uniquely, authentically YOU - from concept to construction.
Designed by you. Made by you. Worn by you.
Tired of buying patterns that don't reflect your personal style?
Fed up with clothes that almost fit but never quite right?
Ready to design garments that actually suit your lifestyle and body?
You're in the right place.
I'm Alexandra, and I've taught hundreds of home sewists to go beyond following patterns and start creating their own designs using the same techniques I use working in luxury fashion.
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Learn the Complete Process:
Create → Cut → Contour → Construct
📐 From Sketch to Finished Garment in One Place
👗 Design Clothes That Actually Fit Your Life AND Your Body
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Award-Winning Teaching
(Featured in Vogue & The Telegraph)
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To celebrate The DPL Atelier turning 5, we’re hosting a party and you’re invited.
Join us for a 24-hour open day as we enjoy a wealth of fun, games and fashion workshops. Here’s what’s happening:
🧵 Morning Creative Coworking Call: bring your WIP, get motivated, make progress
🎊 Exclusive workshops unlocked for 24 hours: watch at your pace, pause, rewind, practise
🔍 Atelierversary Treasure Hunt: clues, mini wins, and a surprise at the end
🎉 Evening Live Q&A: ask your questions, get unstuck, celebrate with the community
🎁 Giveaways, goodie bags and more!
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Why struggle through generic tutorials when you can master specific techniques with precision? Our Fashion File Packs break down complex fashion skills into bite-sized, actionable lessons. Each pack focuses on one technique, so you can build your skills systematically and see immediate improvement in your work.
Perfect for busy sewists who want professional results without the overwhelm.
"Your channel popped up on my feed and I'm so happy!! That was a great tutorial and you're a great instructor. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!"
— @karenausten1764
An award-winning fashion designer, pattern cutter and creative consultant.
Lover of horses 🐎, fearer of balloons 🎈 and the proud owner of a wonky spine (thanks, scoliosis).
Which is why I understand the importance clothes can have on our confidence. I also firmly believe fashion should be accessible for all and creativity can 100% be taught - regardless of your body shape, skill level, or budget.
So, let’s take this journey together, shall we?
Digital Pattern Library evolved from indie patterns to complete fashion education because we realised you needed more than instructions - you needed independence.
Our signature Create, Cut, Contour & Construct® framework combines luxury fashion training with over a decade of industry experience, giving you the skills to design, draft, fit, and sew clothes that actually work for your life and body.
The goal? To make you completely self-sufficient, so you never have to compromise on fit, style, or creativity again.
Turn Your Style Vision Into Reality
Tired of settling for "close enough" when shopping? Learn to design clothes that are exactly what you've been looking for. Our beginner-friendly resources take you from inspiration to finished design concept in simple, achievable steps.
Popular starting point: 3 Day Fashion Design Challenge
The goal? To give you the confidence and skills to create designs that are uniquely, authentically YOU.
Turn Your Design Ideas Into Perfectly-Fitted Reality
The difference between a good garment and a great one? A pattern that's made specifically for YOUR body and vision. Learn the professional pattern-making skills that luxury designers use to create clothes that fit like they were made just for you (because they were).
Start FREE: Pattern Cutting Basics course
The goal? To give you complete creative freedom, so you're never limited by what patterns exist in the world.
Turn Every Garment Into Your Perfect Fit
The difference between homemade and couture? Impeccable fit. Master the professional fitting techniques that make clothes look and feel like they were designed specifically for your body (because they were).
Learn through: PDF Fashion File Packs
The goal? To give you the confidence and skills to make any pattern work perfectly for YOUR unique figure, so you finally fall in love with how you look and feel in your handmade clothes.
Create Luxury Garments That Look and Feel Expensive
The difference between homemade and haute couture? Impeccable construction techniques. Master the professional sewing methods that transform everyday fabrics into luxury-looking garments, whether you're working with delicate chiffon or structured leather.
Learn through: Our masterclasses and YouTube videos.
The goal? To give you the confidence and skills to create clothes that look and feel as expensive as designer pieces.
"Your garments should be as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside."
MASTER THE FOUNDATION SKILLS THAT TRANSFORM YOUR SEWING FOREVER
Stop feeling lost every time you open a pattern envelope. This beginner-friendly course gives you the professional foundation that makes everything else click into place.
3 Essential Lessons Cover:
• Tools & terminology that every confident sewer knows
• Measurements & markings that actually make sense
• Basic pattern manipulation to make any pattern work for YOUR body
Why start here? Because understanding these fundamentals is the difference between following instructions and truly creating clothes that fit.
