Course Description

If you love flamenco you know that, no matter whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional dancer, you simply dance better when you look the part.

And there is no quicker way to feeling like a real flamenca than wearing a gorgeous, well-fitting, comfortable and fit-for-dancing flamenco dress.

But .. getting your hands on one of those isn't easy, even if you live in Spain.

  • Most ready-made flamenco dresses are made to be worn at the ferias and aren't suitable for dancing (too heavy, too bulky and way too tight around the thighs and knees).
  • A flamenco dress is meant to be figure hugging and finding one that fits can be a real challenge, even if your bust, waist and hip measurements are the same as those indicated for a particular size. If all you have to go by are size numbers you are entirely flying blind. Chances are your dress will need alterations.
  • Even if you have a flamenco dress made to measure you're not out of trouble - if the dressmaker isn't specialized in flamenco dance costumes it is likely that the sleeves aren't up for the task of dancing.

The good news is: Sewing your own flamenco dress isn't difficult if you know how.

You don't have to be a sewing expert. You just need a sewing pattern designed for dancing and someone to explain how to adapt the pattern to your measurements, choose the right fabric and how to sew your dress, step by step.

I'd love you to come and look over my shoulder! I’ll show you everything I’ve learnt in the 10+ years I’ve been sewing flamenco dance costumes for clients everywhere. And you can ask me anything - I’m here to help so your flamenco dress will be an all round success.
If you fancy a trip coming to Granada is a great option. I'll be happy to teach you in hands-on private classes. Learning everything you need to sew your flamenco dress most likely takes a couple of weeks of daily classes or more, depending on your level of sewing experience, and easily sets you back $500. And that's not counting travel costs.
OR
You can learn without leaving home, at your own pace, and still have the personal support you'd have in private classes:

Introducing "How to Sew a Flamenco Dress That's Beautiful AND Fit For Dancing".

In this online video course you'll (virtually, of course :-) visit me in my sewing studio where I'll

  • walk you through the entire process of sewing a flamenco dress so that you never wonder what to do next,
  • show you the sequence of steps that I find to work best and any tips and tricks I've learnt along the way so that you get perfect results without struggle, every time,
  • help you personally solve any fitting problems you may have. Send me your measurements and a photo and I'll guide you through the steps to adjusting your pattern so you know your dress will fit, with all the curves in the right places.
  • show you different options for necklines, sleeves and ruffles so that you can create not just one but any flamenco dress you like.

What's Included:

  • 18 video lessons (to watch online or download to your computer)
  • Digital sewing pattern (women's sizes 6-16, 12 different dress designs, print formats for printing at home or at a print shop)
  • Access to the "Ruffle Calculator" online tool so working out how much fabric you need for your ruffles is instant and easy.
  • Flamenco Fabric Guide eBook and fabric swatches so you can recognize the perfect fabric for your dress when you see it
  • Personal fitting help and email support so you won't get frustrated and your dress won't end up in the UFO (unfinished objects :-) pile
  • Lifetime access to all course materials including any future updates

The Pattern We'll Use


The Dress We'll Be Sewing Together

What You'll Need (NOT included in the course, click the link below to view)

What You Need - Materials & Equipment

Love It Or Don't Pay Guarantee

Over the years I’ve made lots and lots of flamenco dresses using the exact same pattern we’ll be using in the course so I know it works.

I’ve taught students with just basic sewing skills how to sew a flamenco dress in private in-person classes so I’m 100% confident that by the end of the course you’ll be proud of your dress.

Should you, however, for any reason not be happy with the e-course just send me an email and I refund your money, no questions asked (for 30 days after enrollment).

What Flamenco Dressmaking eCourse Students Have Said

Here is what students of the Bata de Cola course have said.

"You are wonderful to listen to and learn from. You present a wonderful accessible,concise and detailed teaching tutorial.

It is absolutely gorgeous and I could not have done it without the videos and your detailed and easy to follow videos and downloads. Sewing a Batta was way above my sewing “pay grade” and at one point I thought I would have to give up…
People that sew at my level probably would not be crazy enough to try a Batta. I am so happy that I did. Your videos allow the student to immerse in the culture of Flamenco by making their costume. To me your video course was a huge accomplishment and I congratulate you on sharing your years of sewing wisdom.
Thank you so very much. This was a great investment for me."

Victoria, US

"Erstmal vielen Dank für den tollen Kurs! Obwohl ich schon seit Langem nähe und auch schon viele Flamencokostüme und auch eine Bata de Cola genäht habe, lerne ich unglaublich viel von dir. Es ist außerdem toll zu sehen, mit wieviel Freude du alles vermittelst."
Translation from German: "First of all thanks a lot for the great course! Even though I've been sewing for a long time and have made lots of flamenco costumes as well as a bata de cola I'm learning an awful lot from you. And I love your enthusiasm when teaching."
"You explained things in a very simple and easy way so for me it always was possible to stick with it. Thank you for answering my cuestion so quickly. I've just sewn the last underside ruffle onto my Bata and now it's ready to try it out this evening at the dance studio. I'm really excited and the result is amazing! Thank you so much for this course."
Rebecca, Germany

"Very well organized course, excellent information and great camera angles.
You present the information so clearly, and I am learning so much about the construction of the bata de cola.Thank you for making this course available online! Very appreciated!"

Joan, US

"I really enjoyed the one on one feel of the course. Also, having a busy schedule, prevents me from getting online, so being to access the lessons when time permits is great! Anke, I love learning new things and this has been a fantastic course for me."

Clarita, US

"Since my last email, I bought a sewing machine and created my own bata de cola with zero sewing experience. There were a few missteps. I sewed a crooked 3 times and the fitting was a challenge but I made the bata de cola, thanks to you. I wanted to thank you for your encouragement and your kindness. "

Marcela, US.

Got Questions? Please ask. I'm here to help.

Creative Business Coach showing passionate entrepreneurs a better way to build their business, Dressmaker for Flamenco Artists

Anke Herrmann

I left my corporate job in 2004 with the idea to move to Spain and start my own sewing business, with nothing more than a passion for sewing and plenty of enthusiasm. A few years later I was overworked and burnt out. Several profound insights started the turnaround for me and once I really understood that I had created that business and that stress is optional I knew I wanted to help other passionate creative entrepreneurs bring the sense of flow that makes them love their art or craft to the way they run their business. 

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