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Corset Course

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Unleash your inner designer with our captivating Corset Course ! Corset Course Designed for advanced fashion enthusiasts in Kano, this course pushes boundaries and challenges your skills. Dive into the art of corset making as you learn to create exquisite designs that flatter and enhance the body. From modest underbust corsets to plunging necklines with full coverage, we'll guide you through various techniques, including waist-snatching and cupped corsets. Join us for this four-week course and embark on a transformative journey of unlearning and relearning. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!  Learn more about the course here . Register now by purchasing a registration form for just 2,000 Naira, and paying the course fees. Course Fees: 60,000 Naira.  Pay the required fees either by cash or online transfer to the "Osas Olumese" account at any Access Bank branch. Once you've completed these steps, notify us through telephone, WhatsApp,

Sewing and pattern drafting Course - Jacket and Trouser womenswear

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Join our Sewing and Pattern Drafting Course - Jacket and Trouser womenswear. Master the art of pattern drafting and sewing while creating stylish trousers and jackets. From palazzo pants to bomber jackets, we'll teach you the techniques to bring your designs to life. Sewing and pattern drafting Course - Jacket and Trouser womenswear Discover how to transform your bodice block into a tailored jacket, incorporating lapels, collars, and princess seams. Enhance your skills with shoulder pads and various collar styles. Choose between weekday classes (12 weeks) or weekend classes (24 weeks). Don't miss this opportunity to join us at Osas Olumese and unleash your creativity.   To learn more about the course, click here . Register now by purchasing a registration form for just 2,000 Naira, and paying the course fees. Course Fees:  120,000 Naira.   Duration: This is dependent on your option of choice Details of Course Fees, timing are contained in this document Pay th

The Bodices Course

About the Course: This Course is only open to anyone who can already sew.  This includes beginners who have completed the Basic Sewing and Pattern Drafting Course.  Please note that if you cannot sew nor do understand pattern instructions, you would need to complete the Basic Course first before registering for this Course. The Course is in two (2) stages; stage 1 is the Fundamentals of Bodice, stage 2 - the Advanced.  Each Part is a separate course meaning participants will register for each one separately.  Please note Part 1 is a prerequisite for part 2. Basic Bodice Course Take your fashion design education to the next level in this follow-up to Patternmaking Basics: The Skirt Courses. You will create about three different blocks (representing three different fit) of bodice, which you would test to ensure good fit. Then you'll go step-by-step through refining the fit. This would be done after you would have been taught how to take measurement properly, and also int

Skirt Variation Course

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What the course entails: Using the block made in the Basic class, we would teach you how to manipulate the block to get new skirt styles (interesting right?). We'll look at how to draft flared skirts, including A–line flares and bias flares (mermaid skirt). You'll also learn to make gathered and pleated skirts—specifically inverted box pleats, and knife pleats. That facial expression that says I am happy with my work We'll move on to going step–by–step through drafting different styles from the block. You'll explore how to lower the waistline and add a contoured waistband (bask), create an empire (high waist) waistline complete with a facing. You can add a twist to your skirt with a peplum, or flounce. And yes!, a wrap skirt, godet skirts, pieces skirts… So much interesting skirt styles, your wardrobe would not be lacking  J .

Summer Fashion Course

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Ignite your creativity this summer with our exciting Summer Fashion School in Kano! Summer Fashion Course Designed exclusively for secondary school students, this program introduces the fundamentals of fashion design, styling, and garment construction. Immerse yourself in interactive workshops, practical demonstrations, and hands-on projects that will unleash your creative potential. Our carefully curated curriculum ensures maximum value and tangible knowledge acquisition. Join our Beginner Sewing and Pattern Making for Teenagers course and embark on a transformative journey. Secure your spot today for only 30,000 Naira. The course runs for 6 weeks, three times a week. learn more about the course here . Contact us for the precise start date during the long vacation period between June and September. Classes are held at Osas Olumese, Number 28, Opposite Kabo Holdings, Airport Road, Kano. Register now by purchasing a registration form for just 2,000 Naira, and paying the cou

Prepping For 2017

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How time flies… I was just going through the blog post we put during the year, and it got me thinking… We have grown as an institute, and we have been privileged to impart our knowledge to individuals who keep inspiring us to do more. As we make plans for 2017. We are re-strategizing for effectiveness, and below are some of the things we would be doing

A Summer to Remember - Summer Fashion School

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Looking for an unforgetable summer experience for your children?... Look no further Engage your child's creativity, take advantage of the OOTI Summer Fashion School for young adults within the ages of 9 and 16. We would take your child on a journey of self expression through fashion. It is exciting to know also that the course would also  cover spending/financial management - teaching your little ones how they can earn from their work. Your children will learn and have fun in a creative atmosphere, while engaging in tasks that encourage teamwork. Give your child a summer to remember, register now Classes start on Monday 8th August to Wednesday 7th September; running for 5 weeks, three times weekly (Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesday) The course fee is Twenty thousand naira (N20, 000) and includes their course materials. They may need to bring their lunch packs, as deemed fit by you the parent / guardian. Time:   10AM - 1PM.   Venue: 1B Airport Road op

Summer Fashion Course for Young Adult....Loading

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God is good, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity I had to learn how to sew at a young age, I was about 12 years. I remember wanting to work during secondary school holidays, but I dare not tell my Dad that, cos I knew he would not allow me. My fascination about how a garment is produced did not allow my introverted self to keep quiet about wanting to learn, this began my journey, and I am still loving it Today, I don't do a lot of sewing even though I enjoy it, but the knowledge I have continously acquired as relates garment production dictates a lot of things we do at Osas Olumese. And I am forever grateful for my early start. You too can have an early start with the Summer Fashion School for young adults that would span a period of 5 weeks starting on Monday, 8th August, 2016. More information  coming soon.

Ankara Accessories Training Starts on the 4th of April.

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Some exciting opportunities for creatives.  Learn how to make Ankara Accessories,  channel your ideas in creating unique pieces. The course would expose you to the frame work, which would serve as basics, in your journey in making Accessories using Fabric. This course is for you if You have flair for making things yourself You are looking for a new hobby You are looking for an extra stream of income The Ankara Accessories Training organised by Osas Olumese Training Institute (Kano) in conjunction with Made Perfect(Lagos) is a MUST for you. This four days long course would expose you to on how to make fabulous accessories. You would learn how to make Brooches Hair Accessories Bow Tie Earring and Bracelet Slippers Neckpiece Purse/bags And so much more... not forgetting the tricks of the trade you would be exposed to, and the icing on the cake you get to meet other creative minds. What are you waiting for... The available space is filling up. Regis

Maximize Your Saturdays: Learn how to Sew

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Okay. ..  I guess you have an idea of what  this post  is about, but before I go to the main gist, let me give you this side gist about me - Osamudiame Olumese. Osamudiame Olumese doing her thing I somehow have always wanted  to be involved  in the process of making clothing, thanks to my late Aunty  Bridget. So I started learning how to sew early, before my teen-age, as an apprentice  with my lovely Mommy  Mabel Odumah of Royal Vintage.

Ankara Accessories Training, holds in April 2016

Good news... We are having a time of our lives  learning at OOTI. I used to wonder at the saying: if you teach others, you would understand  better. That is what this class, Basic Patternmaking : Bodice  has been. The students and lecturer learning. The good news for today  is..... Ankara  Accessories  training  would be holding in April . So, so,  so excited about this. Be prepared  to be part of this class, we would be  having a special  facilitator take the class, and it promises to be fun, fun fun. So so excited. Watch this space for more information. Please leave  your comments,  and share☺

New Course Alert - Pattern making Basics: Bodice

Have you always wondered about pattern making and wish you knew how to do it. This course is an introduction to pattern making for bodice. You will learn how to draft three (3) different bodice blocks: Basic Bodice Block Easy Fitting Bodice block Close Fitting Bodice Block These would be based on accurate measurements, and following pattern instructions. Standard measurements would be given to help those who would like to do ready-to-wear pieces in Standard sizes. With the blocks ready, we would put them to use in various class projects. We would also discuss design options that can be created from the blocks. So that at the end of the course you would be confident with pattern making and use your blocks to bring new designs to life. So excited already right Come, learn and bring to life endless possibilities in design of a bodice, through pattern making, thus enhancing your sewing experience. Course Prerequisite:      You must know how to sew Start D

Dreams do become real... Do the work

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Courtesy - http://thejobwindow.com/blog/motivation-monday-lupita-nyongo/ Went to church today, and my Pastor spoke some deep truths about dreams, I could not hold myself, I decided to write and share some of what I got with you Dreams is your raw material for your future. I have a dream, I realise that for me to connect my now to the reality of my dreams, there is work I have to do. Some part of the work, I know to do, a large part I don't know. So, my strategy is to go where I would be equipped with knowledge, pictures that would give me direction towards the realisation of my dreams. The part I know, I daily work with, and I am also teaching those interested,  and who are willing to pay for it😊. For me learning every day has become my life style, it comes naturally because, I must get to the reality of my dream. I know how to make well fitting female clothing, this is what I do on a daily basis, alongside my team. Would you like to learn how we do this? Register

New Session: Basic Sewing and Patternmaking Course

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The year just began, and what better way to start the year than making your dreams real. This does not happen by waiting and watching, you have got to take steps. We have taken steps to help you; by creating this course and we sure do want you to be a part of the learning process, and do it early. We would be keeping you accountable, ensuring the time for this course is maximized. We are starting out the year offering you The Basic sewing and Pattern making course for person(s) who are new to the sewing and pattern making world. In this course, we start at the scratch, you get to learn about the sewing machine, how to sew straight stitches, sew on zippers, pattern draft and sew a basic skirt and so much more. The fees for the course is Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000), and those register on or before Friday, 22 January, 2016 get a discount of about 16%. This Course is for anyone who wants to learn how to make garments professionally starting from the basics

Something New, Something Different: New Courses at Osas Olumese Training Institute

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Happy New Year. 2015 was a superb year, we had a great time teaching people how to sew from the scratch and saw them grow in their sewing, pattern making and cutting skill. We are happy to say the learning was both ways, you need to hear the questions and interaction during class sessions. In summary, our class session was impactful and loaded for participants. In order to accommodate experienced sewers who would like to learn how to incorporate pattern making into what they do, we are restructuring our classes . Through we would still have the basic sewing course; experienced sewers can register for specialized courses depending on their need. Below are some of the courses we would be offering this year 2016. Basic sewing and introduction to pattern drafting (skirt) course Skirt variations Pattern Making Basics (Bodice) Pattern Making Essentials: Tailored Jackets Pattern Making: Trousers The Basic Course would start on Tuesday, the 26th January, 2016; and