Want your lingerie design problems solved?
Are you tired of not knowing your next steps?
Come and let’s talk, I’m either at the sewing machine or sat drinking coffee, writing or designing so always welcome a chat.
Depending what you are looking for I can either help you with drawing up your idea into a technical drawing, write up that tech pack, teach you one-to-one or in groups how to make lingerie, or simply provide you with patterns from your design.
I offer one-to-one chats for any part of lingerie design that you need more information on or if you needed more guidance I offer a mentorship, providing you with a strategy, mindset and practical advice to build your brand and work out your next steps of what you should be doing. Stop wasting your time trying to search for something on the internet.
“My mission is to equip you with the tools to launch your brand successfully”
If you are unsure of your next move I offer a free 15min chat to give you clarification on your next move.
NEED A MENTOR?
This mentoring programme in lingerie design is three to six sessions either 30 mins or an hour depending which one you book. I’ll be there to listen and talk through any issues that you have encountered and we will work through them together and I will provide you the next steps to take. I will check in with you to see how you are doing, and you have the ability to contact me between our calls with any problems or questions you may have. I will push you towards your goals and you will walk away after every sessions with clarity and excited to execute your next move with a clear list of actions you need to take.
BOOK IN FOR A CHAT
Have a lingerie problem you need solving?
If you are a designer or a brand that is either starting out/needs help on grading/wants to discuss fits/talk through their ideas/learn your next steps then the one-to-one is perfect for you.
Thirty minutes is ideal if you need an exact answer to a problem.
One hour is perfect if you need to go more in depth in a problem or want to put together a plan for your next steps.
Afterwards I email you with any links or notes about what we spoke about.
NEED A DRAWING?
A factory won’t be able to give you a quote or lead times unless you have a technical drawing or tech pack. They are inundated with requests, show that you are serious. If you have your idea and need to convert it to the technical stage to get a sample I can do this for you. So if need your idea drawn up to start your brand and get your idea manufactured? A factory need to see your idea for them to give you a price and a timeline, this is shown with a technical drawing which shows every style line and stitch, then this goes into a tech pack which shows how it is made and what it is made from. I can provide these for you.
After the receiving technical drawings and/or tech packs, you will own all rights to these.
ONLINE SOFT BRA MAKING COURSE
This is a four week course, you will book in for one hour a week with a time that’s suitable for you and learn how to make a soft bra.
For three weeks you will be sent a pattern to make and I will go through with you how to attach elastic, make straps and attach the hook and eyes. I will teach you the basics of making a bra.
ONLINE GRADING COURSE - BRAS & BRIEFS
Spanning over four weeks you will learn how to grade a brief, a soft bra and an UW bra, whether you are a beginner, or have your own patterns?
I can show you step-by-step how to grade patterns using either different examples or your own patterns.
Each session is tailored to you and we can work on your patterns if you would like.
ONLINE BRIEF MAKING COURSE
This is a four week course, you will book in for one hour a week with a time that’s suitable for you and learn about how to make a pair of briefs and more.
By the end of the course you will be able to make different styles of briefs or thongs.
You should have some knowledge of using a sewing machine before taking this course.
ONLINE UW BRA MAKING COURSE
This is a five session course, you will book in for one hour with a time that’s suitable for you and learn about how to make an underwire bra
I will teach you the basics of making a bra, including sewing a hook and eye, making bra straps and attaching underwire bra casing
Each week we will build upon your knowledge, you will start with the cups and then choose a size that suits you. Can make up to a G cup
ONLINE GRADING COURSE - BODYSUITS
Over three sessions and a catch up, you will understand how grading bodysuits/swimwear is different than bras and briefs. You will learn grading for one pieces, panelled bodysuits and cup sized bodysuits
IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
Want to learn in person, I can teach you making briefs, soft bras, underwire bras or grading in person.
TESTIMONIALS
“Best thing I’ve done to learn grading and its complexities. I had amazing support doing one on one bodysuit course with Laurie. 100% worth doing.”
Sheena - Melbourne Australia
“I had a session with Laurie to advance my knowledge of bra construction and grading, as there was a method I wanted to try out which was new to me. It’s incredibly difficult to get this kind of information so I was happy to find Laurie, her information was really helpful and I’d definitely book another session if there was something else I wanted to learn. I’d recommend her for anyone looking to advance their technical knowledge”.
VW - Lingerie/swimwear designer
“Laurie has been a critical part of my business journey to launch and has helped to turn my ideas into beautiful designs that I’m now selling. When I started I had zero experience of the world of design, manufacturing and logistics and Laurie’s 1:1 sessions have been invaluable in keeping me on track and motivated.”
Anna - CEO of Thine Organics
“Laurie is an expert in her field of lingerie designing. If you need help with technical drawing, pattern making, tech pack and guidance from an industry expert, you need her! She knows her craft! Moreover, she is easy to talk to, and will give you genuine advice on your design ideas. I am so happy that I reached out to her."
ASY
“I’ve been sitting on a few ideas regarding a lingerie brand for several years now. Having been out of the fashion industry for over a decade and with no formal training in lingerie design I was feeling a bit lost with where to start. In the time I spent with Laurie she helped me refocus on my core idea and set some goals along with the outline of the first steps to making my idea and brand reality. Thank you Laurie, I’ll be back.”
KR
“Laurie was amazing! Very helpful and knowledgeable!”
EC
I have just completed the most fabulous course 'Designing Briefs' with Van Jonsson Design.
Laurie is a fantastic teacher; knowledgable, patient, informative, fun and genuinely caring and interested in what you are trying to achieve. I was coming to this as a beginner, having never made lingerie before. I have made all of the patterns provided and Laurie gave me feedback on each make to help me improve further.
I have studies short courses at Central St Martins and The London College of Fashion and this was right up there. If not better. I could not recommend more highly, a 5 star learning experience.
Gill