DeLanie'sFashion Academy

Online Fashion Academy · Ball Gowns & Princess Dresses

The Designer You're Becoming Is Closer Than You Think

Learn the couture techniques behind luxury princess dresses, and the confidence to charge what your work is worth.

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Young model in a green couture ball gown with floral shoulder detail from The Princess Dress Lab

Meet DeLanie's

DeLanie's obsession with princess dresses started with a single question: why do some gowns look effortless, while others just look like a lot of tulle? Years of hands-on construction, sewing, structuring, and finishing hundreds of pieces, turned that question into a method. Every technique taught in this academy is one DeLanie actually uses, refined through real dresses made for real clients. The academy exists so other designers don't have to learn the hard way, through years of trial and error, when the real answers were simply never taught. Students know her as DeLanie's Styling.

The Courses

Begin Your Couture Journey

Four pathways, from your first stitch to certification-level mastery.

The Princess Dress Lab

The Princess Dress Lab

Master luxury princess dress design from foundation to finish.

What you'll learn

  • Build a strong dress foundation that gives every gown a professional finish
  • Create beautiful volume without bulky or heavy skirts
  • Work confidently with tulle, net, satin, and other fabrics
  • Achieve clean, polished couture finishes. No more "homemade" look.
  • Follow a proven process that saves time and cuts the guesswork

What you'll make

Butterfly rosette structured dress
Pastel rainbow tulle ballgown
Purple feather tiered tulle gown
Mint organza rosette high low gown

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Discounted Fee
$85
Regular Price
$100
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The Sabi Bundle

The Sabi Bundle

Advanced couture princess dress techniques.

What you'll learn

  • Design 5 luxury princess dresses from start to finish
  • Build volume with the right layering: tulle, net, satin, horsehair braid, lining, boning
  • Create clean, professional bodice construction
  • Achieve finishing techniques that separate amateur work from couture quality
  • Price your dresses with confidence for real profit

What you'll make

Lilac ruffled tiered gown
Lilac rosette ballgown
Pastel horsehair ruffle gown
Mint organza rosette gown

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Discounted Fee
$55
Regular Price
$65
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Mini Bundle: Ball Gown Basics

Mini Bundle: Ball Gown Basics

Beginner-friendly. Sew your first princess dress with confidence.

What you'll learn

  • Sew beautiful princess dresses from scratch, no experience needed
  • Create 4 stunning princess dress designs
  • Understand the purpose of every layer and fabric
  • Work confidently with tulle, satin, net, and petticoats
  • Finish dresses neatly, like a professional

What you'll make

Lilac feather and crystal ballgown
Fuchsia floral tulle ball dress
Lilac tiered ruffle ball dress

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Discounted Fee
$40
Regular Price
$47
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Master Bundle Pro: Couture Princess Dress Mastery

Master Bundle Pro: Couture Princess Dress Mastery

Certification-level couture princess dress design and business building.

What you'll master

  • Design and construct 8 signature gown styles: Strap Ball Gowns, Circle Ball Gowns, Cloud Ball Gowns, Four-Tier Ruffle Gowns, and more
  • Use advanced tulle manipulation for dramatic, couture-level volume
  • Combine fabrics professionally for structured, luxurious finishes
  • Apply couture-level construction techniques across every gown

What you'll make

Purple tiered feather ballgown
Lilac crystal bodice ballgown
Green satin floral gown
Pastel rainbow tulle ballgown

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Discounted Fee
$80
Regular Price
$94
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Voices

From Our Students

“
Sincerely, your teachings are game changers. The tutu skirt I made for 11 children in my church came out so nice. The girls were really happy.
The Handmaid's Place
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Learning from you changed the game for me. I now make princess dresses with confidence, knowing they'll come out well.
Abis Unique Fits
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I'm glad I paid for the SABI Bundle. If not, I wouldn't have had this opportunity. You are a great mentor.
Yeson Kiddies
SABI Bundle Student
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