UNLEASH YOUR INNER FASHION DESIGNER
and take the first step towards designing your dream wardrobe.
“This challenge will get your creative juices flowing and you will not be disappointed in the next 3 days! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert, it just gives you all the tools! Awesome fun.”
— MARIZ V
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
You’re not happy with your wardrobe but are unsure where to begin
Thinking of original garment ideas does not come naturally to you
You love Project Runway or Making The Cut but could never do it yourself
You don’t consider yourself to have artistic skill and struggle to visually communicate ideas
You’ve lost your creative motivation and want to overcome the block
You doubt your creativity to design your own clothes
What If You Could...
Feel inspired and excited in your day-to-day life for new garment ideas to add to your wardrobe.
Take control of your wardrobe and design items truly aligned to your style, proportions and personality.
Develop confidence in the space of 3 days by unlocking a new talent, hobby and perspective.
Complete the last piece of your sewing process for a well rounded approach to building your dream wardrobe.
Indulge in creative escapism and nurture your mental health in an alternative, engaging way.
Challenge Starts In…
Introducing Digital Pattern Library’s
3 DAY DESIGN CHALLENGE
Here’s what to expect…
“The 3 Day Design Challenge is so much fun. I have learnt so much and exceeded my own expectations. The use of different techniques suits all types of learning styles. It’s given me so much confidence to continue to develop my skills.”
— DOROTHY A
Challenge Schedule
Tuesday, 2nd April
Receive the creative brief straight to your email inbox alongside details explaining the challenge, what you need to do, and what's expected. Attend the live workshop at 11:00 PDT, 14:00 EDT, 18:00 GMT to ask questions and learn how to respond to the brief.
Wednesday, 3rd April
You'll get a bonus masterclass in your email with examples to inspire you. Get ready to sketch ideas and join the second live workshop at 11:00 PDT | 14:00 EDT | 18:00 GMT.
Alexandra will design live, so grab your pencil and join in.
Thursday, 4th April
On the last day of the challenge, you'll learn easy design tricks to improve your ideas without needing art skills. Join the "Scale and Proportion" workshop live at 11:00 PDT | 14:00 EDT | 18:00 GMT.
Watch replays over the weekend to complete your final design.
A Safe Online Space Where You Can…
Work to a Design Brief
Focus your creativity and answer a light-hearted design brief. Learn techniques that can be applied to your sewing projects.
Learn New Techniques
Explore visual research and design methods to understand how new ideas for your wardrobe can be continuously generated.
Join Likeminded Creatives
Make friends, cheer each other on and benefit from the support, inspiration and conversations.
Feedback from a Professional
Advance and improve your talent whilst getting tailored support to refine your ideas and develop a deeper understanding of your personal style.
“I highly recommend the 3 Day Design Challenge, it is a great fun way of learning and the support from Alex and the creative community is fantastic.”
— MUIREALL M
Challenge Starts In…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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No. This challenge is all about inspiration, sketching and unlocking your creative self-belief. You simply need a pencil and piece of paper and do not have to make a physical garment.
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Absolutely.
You are not expected to have any experience, skill or natural talent in order to take part or win prizes. Designs do not have to be rendered on the human figure and can be as basic as you like! The challenge is intended to nurture your creativity and give you the skills to design your own clothes with confidence.
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The live workshops are no longer than 40 minutes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. To complete the set tasks may take anywhere between 30 to 90 minutes - you can spend as long or as little as you like on it really!
You also get the weekend to “catch up”.
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This is an entirely online challenge. You will receive log in details to the challenge portal. The live workshops are hosted every evening at 6PM (UK time) via Zoom. The creative brief, challenge instructions, bonus content and access to the replays are sent via email.
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The challenge itself runs across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the live workshops and daily tasks, however you have until Sunday to submit your work before prize winners are announced Monday.
So this is technically a 7 day event.
About Your Host & Mentor
Hello my friend.
My name is Alexandra and I’m an award-winning designer, pattern cutter and creative consultant with over a decade of industry experience to share.
I truly believe we all have an inner fashion designer waiting to be unleashed and if you give me 3 days of your time, I guarantee I can help unlock yours.
Not only will I design alongside you and answer the creative brief real-time so you feel supported, but I’m there to answer all your questions on the live calls.
Fashion can feel exclusive, but I aim to make it accessible to everyone by sharing simple yet effective industry techniques to develop your creative skills and confidence.
Enrol today and you will never look at the world in the same way again.
Previous Challenge Prize Sponsors Include…
