New Course Alert - Pattern making Basics: Bodice

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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 Date:                        15th, February 2016
Time:                                 11 AM daily
Venue:                              Osas Olumese Training Institute, Number 1A                                            Airport Road, Kano
Class Days:                      Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Duration:                           6 Weeks
Course Fee:                      25,000 Naira

 Secure your slot by registering. Registration entails the payment of your fees. Further details regarding the course would be made available ONLY to fully registered person(s).

 For more information, Call 07087269825, 07046287227
Or send us a mail osasolumese@gmail.com
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