Osas Olumese Training Institute

Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI) is an arm of Osas Olumese. It is a fashion school set out to equip students with sewing and pattern making skills in an efficient and effective way, fostering creativity, building individuals with knowledge and technical know-how needed to function in the Fashion industry. The program is designed to prepare students for the Fashion Industry by equipping them with sewing and pattern making skills. It involves the student learning about the technical aspect of production. The curriculum stresses the importance of creativity, team work and effective communication in the garment production process. The best part of OOTI’s curriculum is that student would develop confidence in a short time, and have the knowledge to cut and sew. The Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced courses are designed to lead students through the beginners stage to more advanced processes; giving students an all-round approach to garment making, and encouraging c

So free hand cutting and pattern making? Well I have been here and there, but I must confess my preference for pattern making, and I am also a huge fan of standard sizes. I hope that is not too much for a beginner. Ok let me take it one step at a time. Free hand cutting, I believe a large number of us would be aware of it, but we might not know its name. Free hand cutting entails cutting a fabric directly, making use of the wearer‘s measurement. Tailors chalk may or may not be used to make markings on the fabric. The tailor or seamstress is usually very experienced, and over time have become accustomed to what he or she does (in most cases through trial and error).  Pattern drafting involves drawing out how the design would be accomplished on paper; making use of dart manipulation. Tools such as French curves, hip curves, set-square (60 and 45 degree), pencil, eraser, tracing wheel, etc are used. Exact measurement is used in pattern drafting. The drafted pattern is the