YOUDON DESIGNS ACADEMY
Complete Stitching & Designing Course
From Basics to Mastery in Tibetan Dressmaking
A comprehensive course designed to take you from beginner level to advanced skills in stitching and designing — all in one program.
What Makes This Course Unique
This is a combined Basic + Advanced Course, where you don’t just learn stitching — you learn to create, design, and master traditional Tibetan attire with confidence.
Perfect for Beginners, Aspiring enterpreneurs, Housewives, and Future Designers.
A basic course available both in Tibetan and Hindi after purchase - learn in the language you are most comfortable with!
Welcome to the Course !
BASIC FOUNDATION COURSE
Handling the Jack Sewing Machine
LESSON 1
THREADING
Learn how to properly thread your sewing machine, ensuring smooth and successful stitching.
LESSON 2
FOOT PLACEMENT
Master how to correctly place your fabric under the foot and maintain consistent sewing.
LESSON 3
NEEDLE PLACEMENT
Understand how to adjust the needle for different fabrics and stitches.
LESSON 4
BOBBIN THREAD WINDING
Learn how to wind and insert the bobbin, an essential skill for every stitcher!
LESSON 5
MACHINE CARE & MAINTENANCE
What Gain From This Module
This module will help you become familiar with your sewing machine, the Jack Sewing Machine, and set you up for success with the most essential operating skills.
Stitching Techniques
LESSON 1
STRAIGHT STITCH
CURVE STITCH
ZIGZAG STITCH
Learn and practice these essential stitches, the foundation of most stitching projects.
LESSON 2
PLEATED & GATHER STITCH
Master pleating and create a practical, decorative piece for your home and
learn how to create gathering stitches, an essential technique for creating skirts, ruffles, and other textured fabric designs.
What Gain From This Module
In this module, we’ll focus on developing the core stitching skills you'll use for a variety of projects.
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Hands on Project
LESSON 1
PLEATED DOOR / WINDOW SHAMBU
- MINI SIZE
What Gain From This Module
In this module, you’ll learn how to create a pleated shambu in mini size
Perfect for building the core skills needed to design full-size Shambu for your home or to start your own handmade décor business.
ADVANCED STITCHING & DESIGNING COURSE
WONJU
Learn to make three complete Wonju styles -Printed, Plain, and Gochen. This module covers everything from choosing the right fabric and taking accurate sizes to cutting and stitching each style with professional finishing. Perfect for beginners and learners who want to build a strong foundation for Chupa, Wonju, and modern dressmaking.
STYLE 1
COTTON PRINTED WONJU
FABRIC & SIZE
CUTTING TECHNIQUE
STITCHING TECHNIQUE
STYLE 2
COTTON PLAIN WONJU
FABRIC & SIZE
CUTTING TECHNIQUE
STITCHING TECHNIQUE
STYLE 3
BROCADE GOCHEN WONJU
FABRIC & SIZE
CUTTING TECHNIQUE
STITCHING TECHNIQE
What You Gain From This Module
Confidence to cut and stitch 3 different Wonju styles
Understanding of fabric behavior and measurement accuracy
Skills to create well-fitted, beautiful Wonjus for yourself or clients
Foundation for advanced Chupa, Wonju, and modern dressmaking.
CHUPA
Learn to make a modern casual Chupa using premium suiting fabric. This module teaches you how to select the right fabric, take accurate measurements, cut with precision, and stitch a clean, comfortable, and stylish Chupa suitable for everyday wear.
STYLE 1
SUITING PLAIN CASUAL CHUPA
FABRIC & SIZE
CUTTING TECHNIQUE
STITCHING TECHNIQUE
What Gain From This Module
Confidence to make a modern casual Chupa using suiting fabric
Skill in choosing the right fabric for comfort, structure, and style
Accurate cutting techniques for perfect shape, fit, and balance
Professional stitching skills for clean lines, strong seams, and a polished finish
Understanding of modern Chupa construction, suitable for daily wear or client orders
Foundation to create more advanced Chupa styles in the future
DRAFT PATTERN MAKING TECHNIQUE
Learn to make a printed cotton Chupa with proper fabric selection, accurate draft pattern making, and clean cutting using patterns for different sizes. This module also teaches professional stitching techniques, giving you a strong foundation to create a well-fitted, everyday Chupa with confidence.
STYLE 1
PRINTED COTTON CHUPA
FABRIC & SIZE
CUTTING DRAFT PATTEN TECHNIQUE
What Gain From This Module
Ability to make a Printed Cotton Chupa from start to finish
Skills to select the right printed cotton for structure, comfort, and style
Confidence in drafting a Chupa pattern using accurate measurements
Knowledge of proper marking and layout for balanced printing alignment Step-by-step
understanding of cutting techniques for clean shaping
STYLE 1
STYLE 2
STYLE 3
CHUPA
About Us
Meet Your Instructor
TENZIN YOUDON
Tashi Delek! I’m Tenzin Youdon, a Tibetan fashion designer, educator, and social entrepreneur. Through my brand Youdon Designs and Youdon Designs Academy, I preserve and promote traditional Tibetan dress while empowering individuals—especially women—with stitching skills, upcycling techniques, and sustainable fashion practices. In addition to fashion, I also create and teach handcrafted home décor items that blend traditional Tibetan aesthetics with modern design. My mission is to nurture creativity, cultural pride, self-reliance, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship through education, design, and sustainable living.
Unlock Your Creative Potential with the Basic Foundation Stitching Course!
SUCCESS STORIES TO SHARE
Participated in the Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Virginia,Charlottesville,
USA, 2024
Celebrating our April 2025 graduates from the one-month offline Basic Foundation Stitching Course at Youdon Designs Academy
Celebrating our April 2025 graduates from the one-month offline Basic Foundation Stitching Course at Youdon Designs Academy
Youdon Designs champions sustainable practices by raising awareness through exhibitions, fashion shows, and cultural festivals—promoting conscious fashion and celebrating Tibetan heritage
Youdon Designs champions sustainable practices by raising awareness through exhibitions, fashion shows, and cultural festivals
- Promoting conscious fashion and celebrating Tibetan heritage
