Osas Olumese Training Institute

I remember when I was a lot younger… I think I was in secondary school, my mother took me to a tailor to get measured for a garment. According to my mother, this tailor was on-point (you know what I mean) as in his work was beautiful. Learn how to sew at OOTIKano I cannot remember being so excited about it, but who would not love to have more clothe as a child. Fast forward to the day when I received the clothe…. My response was…Is this it? The finishing was poor, the fit was not it. We took it for a number of amendment, and at a point, I just stopped, thinking I would grow to meet the cloth over time LOL. This memory is what caused me to keep asking myself “there must be something more”, as I learnt how to make clothing using the free hand method of doing things. This questions led me to the answer - pattern making. I wanted the focus of my garment to have a lot of emphasis on its Fit and Finish . I would not say I have arrived, but I constantly want to out-do my last job...

Happy New Year, from all of us at OOTI Happy New year to you all and your family .  We are so excited about all the things we would be making happen at Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI), this year. We would be doing beautiful things, partnering with you... Like the sating goes the more the merrier... And what better way can we have fun than by making beautiful clothes; the energy in the environment during teaching and execution is one that words fail to explain, but the smiles at the end makes the whole journey worthwhile. At Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI) have a goal to train a minimum of 50 people by the end of 2018, we have repackaged our courses - upgrading them, with new improved training delivery methods,  to ensure easy step by step guide to making you achieve your goal in a timely manner. At Osas Olumese Training Institute (OOTI)  we train you to become the best and a leader in the industry, you can't get anything better. Reg...

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating fashion journey like no other! Introducing our Foundations to Sewing and Pattern Drafting Course - women's wea r. This course is specially designed to ignite your passion for fashion and unleash your creativity in the world of pattern making. Perfect for fashion enthusiasts and beginners alike, this course will take you on an exciting adventure through the art of pattern making. Explore a wide range of skirt variations as we delve into manipulating skirt blocks to create stunning designs. From bias cut skirts to pleated wonders, you'll learn how to bring your unique style to life. But that's not all! We'll also dive deep into creating intricate bodice styles like cowl necks, raglans, and illusion off-shoulder necklines. Get ready to master the art of the fitted bodice and bring your fashion dreams to reality. Yummy Mummy rocking her Cowl Top (Class Work) and lovely Skirt Throughout the course, you'll create custom bloc...

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...

We would sincerely like to appreciate you for choosing us in your pursuit for sewing and pattern drafting knowledge. We would love to inform you of some changes that would be effected in 2018. We have made changes to the curriculum we have been using, and are excited about this. Our course offering .has reduced to four courses, and they are: Starter: Sewing and Pattern Drafting Course – Skirts Sewing and Pattern Drafting Course – Bodice Jacket Making Course Trouser Making Course For details on the courses, please check the Course Page Tab Each course would run for four to eight (4 - 8) weeks, four times weekly. In order to maximize the available space, two courses would run almost concurrently, with one running between the hours of 9:00am and 1:30pm (Tuesdays to Fridays), while the other would run between the hours of 11:00am and 3:30pm (Mondays to Thursdays). In 2018, we would continue having evening and weekend classes to accommodate persons who love to maximize their ...

It is not unpopular to do reviews and re-strategize in order to get better results. We are so excited to tell you that we have once again revisited our curriculum, and we have made changes, which would help prospective student achieve their goals in an effective and efficient way. 

          L-R Osamudiame (Chief Facilitator OOTI), Tunde, Juliet, Femi. Celebrting Femi's birthday BY: TUNDE SHOREMEKUN Hi beautiful people, let’s face it, to be a fashion designer is NO joke, from the never ending late nights, to the numerous pin pricks, to the sleepless nights because you have this idea for a beautiful garment and you are thinking of how to go about the construction, to the annoying little things that can go wrong with your sewing machine, it’s a love-hate thing, but all you need is a whole lot of perseverance, love for fashion and a little luck. Now, you are looking for the perfect place to learn about the (not so) glamorous world of fashion designing in a perfectly conducive environment, with a beginner’s friendly curriculum, then dear friend I have the proficient solution “ Osas Olumese Training Institute ” is the right fit for you. OOTI was introduced to me by a friend, on getting there, after being wowed by the property a...