Osas Olumese Training Institute

  How Fashion Tutors Can Train Faster, More Confident Students As tutors, we often focus heavily on the quality of the final garment. But speed is also a teachable skill. Where Tutors Often Slow Students Down Excessive hand-holding Rewarding perfection over progress Teaching theory without workflow clarity How Tutors Can Improve Student Speed Introduce Timed Exercises Yes, allocate time to pattern drafting activities. This forces students to get work done, instead of overthinking - thus improving speed. Speed improves when hesitation is removed. Teach Industry Shortcuts Students should learn when precision matters and when “close enough” is acceptable in early drafts. Standardise the Workflow As a tutor, you can list out the progression of work. Checklists remove confusion. Students move faster when they know what comes next. No two learners experience Fashion education the same way. Whether you are a fashion student, a tutor, or someone ob...

  How Fashion Students Can Sew Faster Without Losing Quality This is a build up, from our last post , where we talked about Why fashion students are slow with getting work done. The truth is that many fashion students would like to improve their work speed. It is important  to understand that speed comes from clarity, confidence, and organisation . Build Speed the Right Way 1. Paint the Process in Your Mind Before touching fabric or paper, mentally walk through the entire process. If you cannot see the steps clearly, you will hesitate at every stage. 2. Group Related Tasks Pin all darts first. Sew all darts together. Iron all darts at once. This eliminates unnecessary movement and wasted time. 3. Stop Cutting Thread After Every Stitch Chain stitch related seams. Feed one section after another into the machine. This alone can reduce sewing time drastically. 4. Control Distractions Watching what others are doing or excessive socializing slows production. F...

  Why Fashion Students Are Slow at Sewing & Pattern Drafting (And How to Fix It for Good) As a fashion tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience, I have observed one challenge  across almost every class I have taught: students move too slowly when drafting patterns or sewing garments they have already been taught. This slowness is frustrating for tutors and discouraging for students. Yet in most cases, it has nothing to do with talent or intelligence. Slow pace in fashion training is usually a process problem , not a skill problem. Why Fashion Students Are Slow  1. Over Analysis  Many students fear making mistakes, especially when working with fabric even after making the pattern. They measure repeatedly, hesitate before cutting, and overthink every step. This fear slows progress and drains confidence. 2. Inability paint the process picture Experienced persons do not consciously think through every step — their hands already know what ...

  Learn Sewing & Pattern Drafting While Working a 9–5 Job in Kano We all say the same thing: “I don’t have time.”   But the truth is, we don’t always lack time — we lack a clear plan for the things that truly matter to us. In hindsight, many of us look back and wish we had made better use of the small pockets of time that were available to us. When we finally discover an opportunity that fits into those pockets, it often feels like relief — even bliss. As the founder of Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI) , I have lost count of how many busy working professionals have said to me: “I wish I had more time.” “I wanted to do this last year.” “Work has just been too demanding.” So let me ask you a simple question: How are you currently using your commuting time and your weekends? Why Many Working Professionals Delay Learning a Skill Most workers genuinely want to learn a skill — fashion, sewing, or pattern drafting — but delay it because of ve...

  NYSC Skill Acquisition in Kano: Learn Sewing & Fashion Design During Your Service Year After finishing tertiary education in Nigeria, there is often a strong sense of “the next thing to do” — NYSC . Some people say, “I’m not doing NYSC,” but the reality is that the NYSC discharge certificate remains a requirement in many employment places. More importantly, if you plan your service year well, NYSC can build your future — not just fulfill a requirement. The Time You Have During NYSC Is More Than You Think One truth many Corpers only realize after their Passing Out Parade (POP) is how much free time they actually had during service. Idle evenings. Long waits for POP. The familiar thought of “I’ll do it after service.” But after POP, that luxury of time disappears quickly. Work, responsibilities, and life begin to demand much more from you. This is why the NYSC year is one of the best seasons to intentionally learn a skill. Why Learning Fashion Durin...

  Fashion School in Kano State: Learn Sewing and Pattern Drafting at Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI) If you are searching for a fashion school in Kano State , a trusted fashion academy in Northern Nigeria , or a place to learn sewing and pattern drafting while balancing work, NYSC, or other responsibilities, you’re in the right place. Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI) is a professional fashion school based in Kano State, Nigeria, with over 11 years of experience training beginners, working professionals, and aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. Our programmes are structured to fit real life — weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Why Choose Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI)?   OOTI is more than just a tailoring class. We are a structured fashion academy built to help students move from interest to competence, and from competence to opportunity. Structured sewing and pattern drafting training Small class sizes with hands-on guidance Flexible sch...

We offer Summer Fashion classes during extended school breaks, to introduce secondary school students to the fundamentals of fashion design, styling, and garment construction. Through interactive workshops, practical demonstrations, and hands-on projects, participants will gain a holistic understanding of the fashion industry and explore their creative potential. The curriculum is designed to maximize both time and value. Participants gain tangible knowledge and skill at the end of the training. Practical hands-on experience, individualized attention, and creativity are emphasized to ensure a well-rounded learning experience in various aspects of fashion. Students learning sewing and garment construction during OOTI’s Summer Fashion Program for Teens Teenage student at the summer fashion course focusing on her work  The beauty of learning amongst other creatives, as seen during the Summer fashion course for teenagers  Students being supervised as they learn how to sew, during ...