Thanks everyone...... OK let me start by posting so tutorials I posted on the Facebook group.

[size=28pt]How to make this style [/size]

This style is what I would describe as a gathers or pleated layer design with a corset bodice.

To make the layers, cut 2 semi - circles
Also cut your desired length for the gathers or pleats. Now sew the fabric for the pleats in between the 2 semi - circles, after wards turn it inside out to make the pleats part visible.

Placing the layers on the flear.
After making the layers to your desired size shape and length next place it on the full flare skirt you already cut. The placement should be done in such a way that all layers over lap each other.

[size=18pt]Student Practical At Valisimo Fashion School . [/size]

This design was made by Amina Bello at Valisimo Fashion School. It's so lovely I thought I should analysis it abit so that one or two people can make it also.

Let's look at the dress in sections,

the bodice ,
the sleeve,
the lap to the hem line

Neck line on the bodice is round neck measuring about 5 to 6 inches down. The front block is cut into 3 .this is a type of princess cut where the line starts from the neck down instead of the line starting from the armpit or shoulder. It's also a popular type of cut because the darts are sown into the lines , giving it a perfect fit at the end.

The sleeve is not lined like other parts of the dress but it's cut to fit ,meaning that there is little or no allowance on it.

The lap to the hem line is cut as flear and later gathered to create fullness.(you can add hard net to yours for extra volume)

Over all the dress was lined form shoulder down and zip at the back......

The designer , model plus the makeup artists did so well in this picture .
I love it.... Don't you just love it too.

OK I have some many students practical to show you. And trust me they are all lovely.

Yes I told you they were lovely

Congratulation, thank God for the gift of a baby, she will grow to bring joy to you. Its so good to have you back.

They are really beautiful...And I'm so in love with the fabulous male outfits

IfyEks:
They are really beautiful...And I'm so in love with the fabulous male outfits

Thanks

runathread:
Congratulation, thank God for the gift of a baby, she will grow to bring joy to you. Its so good to have you back.

Amen
Thanks so much


A recent poll on our Facebook group

;OK so I posted a poll On our Facebook group of what topic people would want me to teach them......... the response was very scary over 700 comments requesting for different topics to be taught. Anyway after careful counting, Female Trouser won the first tutorials. So I am gonna start that, on Facebook as well post it here

[size=18pt]Female Trouser Tutorial
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1) Introduction to Female Trouser
2) Principles of Crotch.
3) Crotch relationship With leg area of the trouser
4) Pant trouser adaptation and variation
5) Measurements areas for female pants.
6) Constructing a trouser pattern

INTRODUCTION TO FEMALE TROUSER.
Ladies often want to look smart, and the female Trouser just offers them the choice of looking smart always. There are different types of pants trousers, the variations could be seen in the length and fit of the Crotch area as well as the leg area.

[size=18pt]History of Trousers. [/size]

During the end of the 18th century, and the beginning of the 19th century some notable women went down in history for promoting bifurcated dresses. Mrs Amelia Bloomer was one of such women. According to history ,she advocated for dress reforms, this was where female Trousers were first seen. People's reaction then towards the introduction of bifurcated outfits was mixed as some embraced it while others thought it was nuts.....


Thank goodness today that we can now wear trousers as one of our daily outfits and not think too much about what others say....... . Hummmm [s]I know some churches will beg to differ on this[/s] sister Caro

The word bifurcate simply means - split into two halfs, thus having right side and left side.

It's therefore safe to say trousers are simply bifurcated skirts or dresses

Valisimo 2016 or Efosaval 2016

chai (am covering my face right now) *

OK jokes apart let's see some unique features the trouser has

[size=18pt]Principles of Crotch [/size]

The Crotch area is the part that joins the right leg and the left leg together at the center. The length starts from the center front waist to the center back waist. Crotch simply enables us have variations in our trousers..... That's to say if your Crotch is loose it will give you a type of look. If your Crotch is fitted it will also give you another type of look. The looseness or firm fit of your Crotch directly affects the lap area.

Remember what I said about loose and fitted crotch, let's see some design variation using the crotch area analysis. The first picture shows a fitted crotch while the second shows a loose and elongated crotch

[size=18pt]Crotch Relationship with Hip and Leg Area[/size]

If the crotch area is loose the hip area will not be fitted .But if the crotch area is fitted then it will be very firm at the hip. Imagine how the jeans trouser feels on the body.
In diagram below
1 Culotte - fabric hangs loose on the crotch area, hip and loose leg area.
2 Pant Trouser. - fabric hangs away from the buttocks, free on the lap
3 Slacks - fabric cups around the hip area with firm crotch, not too free on the lap.
4 Jeans- fabric cups around the crotch and hip area also very fitted on the lap.

******Note how they look around the abdomen and bottom area

[size=18pt]Understanding the crotch terminologies /crotch measurement. [/size]

Crotch - the area where the right leg is joined to the left side.
Crotch depth- the length from waist to under side of a lady or on the trouser. it's also called the Rise by some designers.
Crotch extention The area around the lower hip where the two legs meet.
Crotch point. The end where the crotch extention ends and meets each other.
Out seam - seams seen on the sides.
Inseam-seams between the legs

[size=18pt]How To Measure The Crotch [/size]

Many people ask me how to measure a person's crotch, expecially for ladies. putting ones tape rule in certain areas can really be disturbing but don't worry there are different ways of measuring the crotch which doesn't necessarily entail you going through with your tape rule to those disturbing areas.

EFOSAVAL:
Hummmm so much has happened to me in the couple months that just passed by but I am glad that God has taken control of every thing concerning me and my family

Yes I have my bundle of joy now and adapting to motherhood a second time just feels like the first time. My little one came at an amazing 25weeks stayed in the hospital in an incubator for more than 2 months but glory be to God for she is now home with us getting stronger every day.

I can't explain the range of emotions I had to go through during those periods but I can proudly say that God was with us all the way through. Help me thank God for his mercy on us. Now let's Welcome my second princess

More tutorials here coming soon

oh wa oo

God bless ur family.

congratulations on the new baby.

EFOSAVAL:
This is to say that we can have an hour glass shapes woman in small size medium size or large size as long as we can identify her key measurement areas and they meet the requrement of an hour glass.

Time for pictures

Here is an hour glass shape

Please is hourglass not figure 8?

Good morning, please can any one send the e-book to my mail, Thanks in advance.

Good morning, please can any one send the e-book to my mail, Thanks in advance.

EFOSAVAL:
[size=18pt]How To Measure The Crotch [/size]

Many people ask me how to measure a person's crotch, expecially for ladies. putting ones tape rule in certain areas can really be disturbing but don't worry there are different ways of measuring the crotch which doesn't necessarily entail you going through with your tape rule to those disturbing areas.

tnx for dis insight ma

HELLO MA, NICE JOB U ARE DOING . GOD BLESS U. PLS CAN I GET THE E-BOOK AND PROBABLY PDF TEACHINGS TOO. ebereoluronke@yahoo.com. THANKS IN ANTICIPATION

[size=18pt]Measurements areas needed for trouser. [/size]

Waist
Hip
Crouch depth
Thigh circumference
Knee circumference
Half length (waist to Knee)
Ankle circumference
Full length.

Usually your hip circumference would be more than the waist and more than the thigh circumference

So you divide the hip measurement into 4 to create the foundation of the trouser block..

Waist measurement also would be divided into 4.

Thigh, knee, and the ankle circumference are to be divide into 2 for each leg.

Note that after all these divisions you are to add seam allowance to the measurement for sewing..

First diagram- fold the fabric into 4 using the hip measurement as the foundation.

Next diagram. Usually for me, I mark out the crotch measuring 3 inch from one conner of my fabric by my crotch depth measurement to get the crotch area.

To shape the trouser
Now link the waist to the crotch area, define the waist, link the waist to the hip on the out seam area. What ever your thigh knee and ankle is, also indicate it so you can link the lines together.

Now there are different ways of cutting a regular trouser.

Some cut it in such a way that all four blocks are equally. Eg 2 front blocks, 2 back blocks..

Another way is to let the front block be small, while the back block is bigger. As long as you come back to the exact measurements when you are done

Look at the different diagrams closely.

Lastly once you get the crotch area, the leg part becomes a matter of choice. Fitted, bell bottom, palazzo, slack etc

Madamval, pls wot will be the measurement of d crotch depth at the waist , am not talking about the length down the hip, but the width at the waist

Thanks so much madam Efosa, God bless you for this detailed tutorial. How is the little princess doing?

Good day everyone please I need help oh..... Pls how do I sew dis style.....please am begging you all don't ignore my post, any idea is welcomed Thank u