May Session

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You love the glitz and glamour of fashion...:)

Who doesn't?

There are many parts in a career in the Fashion Industry. One way is to be part of the production process, thus being able to bring your garment imaginations alive.

Learn how to sew and draft patterns in May at OOTI Kano.

Evening classes also available.

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Pattern Drafting Versus Free Hand Cutting

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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...
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The Starter: Sewing and Pattern Drafting Course – Skirts

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The Starter: Sewing and Pattern Drafting Course – Skirts covers an introduction to sewing and pattern drafting, and teach students on drafting and manipulating a basic skirt block resulting in a variety of skirts.  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. 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 . Duration: Weekday Option: 8 weeks (four times a week) Evening Classes: 10 weeks (three tim...
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Register Now! New Stream of Basic starts on Tuesday, 23rd September 2014.

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About the Basic Course Duration:                    2 Months Class times:                11 am - 4 pm (Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays weekly) Course tutor:              Osamudiame Olumese Booking procedure : Register for the course by making payments to our account Start Date:                 23rd September, 2014 . No previous garment making experience is needed for this course. Experience in using a domestic sewing machine is a plus. The course is aimed at novice in sewing and pattern making. The class work ranges from hand work (thread and needle), knowing the sewing machine, to making a skirt. The fabrics and tools needed for this level would be provided in the sewing kit....
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