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New to sewing? Learn how to make beautiful, and well fitted clothes at Osas Olumese Training Institute.

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  Learn to sew and draft pattern with us at OOTI Registration is ON for our Foundation Course in Sewing and Pattern Drafting .  This course consist of three of our former courses, packaged together; which are, Foundation Course in sewing and pattern drafting, Skirt Variation Course and Bodice Course.  This course is designed for the fashion enthusiast, and those who may or may not have prior sewing knowledge, who is new to pattern making methods. The course covers a wide range of skirts; with the skirt block manipulated, alongside the student’s measurement, to come up with new and complex styles of skirts. Styles such as bias cut skirt, six-pieces, tulip, gathered, pleated skirts, would be analyzed and brought to life. The close-fit bodice block is also manipulated in this course, resulting in more complex bodice styles- such as cowl neck, raglan, illusion neck off shoulder, etc. The emphasis of this course is a fitted bodice. A novice, through this course, would gain insights int

Learn How to Sew: My Journey - Part 2

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  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 founded Osas O