Hooded Chic Mini Dress

Name: Hooded Chic Mini Dress
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Hooded Mini Dress with Front Zipper and Long Sleeves

Created byYvette Kathleen Brown

Last updated 3/2025

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What you'll learn

In this course, students will learn how to design a chic, hooded mini-dress with a front zipper using Style3D Atelier’s essential design tools. The course will
Learners will gain the skills to incorporate functional elements like a front zipper and hood into their designs. They’ll explore the zipper tool, understanding
Students will learn how to manipulate basic shapes, adjust garment measurements, and experiment with pattern alterations to create a chic mini-dress with long s
In this section, students will explore how to customize their hooded mini-dress using different fabrics, textures, and colors. Beginners will practice applying

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 34m total length

Lesson 15:24
Shape a hooded mini dress pattern from a rectangle, refine the neckline and armhole with the edit pattern and curve tools, and add a front zipper.
Lesson 25:35
Edit the pattern to shape the hooded chic mini dress, adjusting armholes and the waist with internal lines, perform cut-and-sew steps, and add a cinching belt for an hourglass silhouette.
Lesson 35:23
Draft a symmetric rectangle to form the hood, then sew pieces in the 3d window with the free sewing tool, shaping the back with a smooth curve and segment sewing.
Lesson 46:06
Measure the hood height and width, fold a panel onto the hood edge, then sew the folded piece to create a chic look, aligning the middle with a uniform split.
Lesson 55:35
Apply segment sewing to attach the hood panel to the garment front, place and simulate a zipper with precise point edits, and add a lining for extra hood body.
Lesson 66:19
Add colors and textures to the hooded chic mini dress. Add long sleeves with cuffs and a zipper, and adjust the zipper tape color and dimensions.

Requirements

It helps if you are familiar with the user interface, but because the lesson is well explained, anyone can follow it.

Description

In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn how to design a chic, hooded mini-dress with a front zipper and long sleeves using Style3D Atelier. This course is perfect for those looking to build confidence in digital fashion design, focusing on mastering the essential tools and techniques needed to create a simple yet stylish garment.

You will practice with basic tools like pattern editing, curve shaping, and the zipper tool, learning how to craft clean, elegant lines while ensuring your garment fits the avatar seamlessly. We’ll also cover how to add functional details such as a front zipper and a hood, teaching you how to adjust and customize these elements for a polished result.

As you work through the course, you’ll explore how to experiment with different fabrics, textures, and colors to personalize your design. This course emphasizes hands-on practice, allowing you to gain familiarity with the software’s interface and tools, helping you feel comfortable and confident when designing your own creations.

By the end, you will have designed a chic mini-dress that reflects your style, with a strong understanding of how to use Style3D Atelier’s features to bring your designs to life. So, instead of thinking of doing, just start creating!

Who this course is for:

Beginners that are familiar with the software's user interface, and those who have acheived Intermediate levels