Osas Olumese Training Institute

What to do this summer Hey there! With summer just around the corner, it's time to find exciting activities to keep your teenagers engaged and make the most of their vacation. But why settle for the usual options when you can provide your teens with an opportunity to acquire a skill that holds great? We're talking about sewing! In this blog post, we'll delve into the significance of introducing sewing skills to your teenagers this summer, offering you a guide tailored to our Northern Nigerian community.   Embracing Our Rich Cultural Heritage: You know how much we cherish our traditions and cultural heritage here in Northern Nigeria. Sewing is deeply rooted in our history, with exquisite traditional attire and skilled craftsmanship. By encouraging our teenagers to learn sewing, we not only preserve our cultural identity but also pass on the art to future generations. It's a beautiful way for them to connect with their roots, learn about traditional patterns, and co...

Corset Masterclass Corset Masterclass starts soon at OOTI The Corset course is for an Advance designer, who already knows how to sew and cut fabric, into various designs (whether using patterns or free hand), who are looking to improve their skills and knowledge. He/ she must be ready to unlearn and relearn, in order to make the most of this experience. For seamstresses or tailors who want to improve their skills and knowledge. This practical course is for anyone who has a personal or professional interest in fashion, who would like to develop the knowledge and skills needed to produce their own made-to-measure corsets. This course introduces the art of corsetry, exploring all its intricacies. The course will begin with a number of structured technical classes.   As we prepare for the start of the corset course, we have anticipated some questions applicants would have, and have come up with our answer. Do go through the post to understand what our offering, and if you are e...

Yay!!! So excited, you are making the decision of learning how to sew… And I am more excited about the fact that you found out about our Fashion School…. And now, you are learning more about us… You should register already, as you have so much to gain from us. About Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI) 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.   Our Offering We just increased our offering, and now offer two (3) courses in sewing and pattern drafting womenswear. They are: Basic – Intermediate Sewing and pattern drafting Course - womenswear Sewing and pattern drafting Course - Jacket and Trouser womenswear Corset Course (Short Course) Advance Course in Sewing and pattern drafting Course – womensw...

Have you ever been in a situation, where a customer is explaining a style to you and you are so confident that you have understood the client’s vision…. Then you make the garment, but instead of being  excited, the customer sees it, and is frustrated; her vision was not captured… Then it becomes evident that you did not understand her vision. Rewind… Your customer works into your fashion house, she explains her vision for the garment she would love to make. You then illustrate her vision in an image. Wow, she exclaims, your illustration took the image off my brain… I think we should add this design detail.  You do that and she is happy; knowing that you understand. Then you produce the garment, it captures her vision and more…. Now But you are here now! and you don't even know how to draw; what is the way forward? My first experience, understanding what fashion illustration was in 2013. I had done a sketch for my then boss, in the sketch, I had only one sleeve. She then asked ...

  My vocabulary about sewing was increasing, and I had more things to ask google. I continuously found articles on the internet that spoke to me, and my quest to learn, also kept increasing. Fast forward to when I finished my first degree; B. Eng. Computer Engineering. The next stop was NYSC. I knew the time had come to learn pattern drafting, and Lagos (I felt) was the go to place. So I worked my NYSC posting to Lagos.   I got posted to Lagos – YAY!!! Knowing that I would be there for One-year, put me into action … finding a school that taught pattern drafting as it relates to sewing womenswear. I also made it a point of duty to attend seminars and workshops regarding fashion, business, creativity, and so on. During my NYSC, I also interned in a Fashion House. This introverted girl was not taking chances (LOL).   Since then, I have come a long way, and my excitement to learn about sewing, pattern drafting, and garment production has not dwindled. I ...

Gist time!!! My name is Osamudiame Olumese, and I am the Chief Facilitator at Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI); where I and other facilitators teach students on how to sew and pattern draft – women’s wear. Me!!! Facilitating at OOTI I started learning how to sew, when I was in secondary school (during school breaks). When I started business – sewing clothes for women - a lot of people heard about the business and the great work we do. A lot of people who came to us at the beginning, thought the business was led by a much bigger person, but you could see their uncertainty, when they saw this tiny lady (In my defense, I used to be fat – story for another day). Anyways, I started learning how to sew when I was quite young, and I have always been very interested in the process of garment manufacture… so I would always embrace the opportunity to learn something new from anyone, as regards sewing or fabric cutting… I would even go to the library (Kano State Library)!!! Yes, I d...