How to rock you pencil skirt, you can make it with any fabric and can be dress up or down...it's very versatile.

Pls. Let's take d project and send in our work otherwise we will not take new project ooo let's motivate each other to teach and to learn it helps. Biko. Gudnite dearies.

My blouse project. I had already cut the blouse, before the blouse tutorial from kemestry was posted because I wanted to wear the outfit....

Here is another peplum blouse that I just made for a friend, she wanted a regular bodice with princess seams from the armhole...

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@Temm how much?

How much is it?

Temm:
To make ur sewing more fun, Get dis sewing machine @an affordable Price.
Singer Classic 23-Stitch Mechanical Sewing Machine
features a powerful motor and an extra-high sewing speed
(1,000 stitches per minute), allowing you to sew just about
anything. The heavy-duty metal interior frame and stainless
steel bed plate is rugged and durable enough to withstand
heavy usage. This 44S Singer heavy-duty sewing machine
includes an automatic needle threader with a top drop-in
bobbin. This can help you save time so that you can start on
your project sooner. It comes with 23 built-in stitches that
are useful for creating a variety of embellishments, as well
as standard stitching applications. This classic sewing
machine allows you to adjust the stitch width, density and
length, making it suitable for almost any project. Three
needle positions give you flexibility when sewing different
types of fabrics and materials. This Singer Classic 23-
Stitch Mechanical Sewing Machine comes with a variety of
accessories, such as a light for enhanced viewing.
The quick-start guide and instruction manual will help you set
up and use this appliance quickly.
Singer Classic 23-Stitch Heavy-Duty Mechanical
Sewing Machine, 44S:
Heavy-duty metal interior frame
Stainless steel bed plate
Extra-high sewing speed (1,000 stitches per minute)
Automatic needle threader with top drop-in bobbin
23 built-in stitches
Stitch width, length and density are fully adjustable
44S Singer heavy-duty sewing machine has three needle
positions
Includes sewing light, thread cutter, easy bobbin winding and
carry handle
Includes quick-start guide and instruction manual
Standard needles and Class 15 bobbins are used in this
machine

How. Much is it?i learnt one can hardly get d parts wen anyth spoils pls enlighting me more intrested anyways .

Hi all, it hardly spoils and the parts can be gotten. We can help u get it. Most of dis machines are factory serviced, you don't need to servicE it again. Check our blog or our BB channel C004A3ABA. Its goes for 68K.

woooooow. y am i just stumbling on this thread today? Araculture and Kemistry may God bless u for this good work u r doin here. I am a novice sewing machine owner, who jus stares or fight with it daily. thank God for u and this thread.. i am sooo into what u are doing here and i am following your lectures from the begginning. infact i have even cut out my simple 4panel gown (though with one fabric) n i intend to do my share of all d practicals. i hope u wont mind me drawing u back somtimes.

Greetings to everyone here. Weldone arakulture. Guess we have been so busy.
Askj, you are welcome and may this thread be of great benefit to you.

@askj...welcome dear, feel free to comment, practice d project and my job as d admin of this thread is to make u enjoy Ur stay.

Our new project is a simple dress I saw on genevieve, it's simple, classy and so me.

I will be making mine as a wrapper and a cape blouse cos d fabric is too beautiful to be just a LBD dress. It's a sequined stretchy net fabric.

Wat do u you think house?

Ok following

So peeps....wat are we making? dress or wrapper and top like mine? We can make both if u want...so let's gear our view..
Happy sunday.

lets make a dress the iro is much too easy.

Yes dear, we can make d dress or both like I said, want mine to be wrapper and top with d cape, d process is d same just the length of d top/dress is different.

Others common...lets hear Ur views.

what we need..

Fabric (something with a little stretch and sequined)
Lining
Zip (optional)

Measurement..
Shoulder / back
Shoulder to nipple
Shoulder to under bust
Armhole
Waist
Nipple to nipple
Hips
Waist to hip (distance)
Length (blouse or dress)
Half length (if u want it to have a cut at Ur mid body)

Tutorial for d blouse.

Fold ur fabric into two (like to cut my front and back separately)

Measure length of Ur blouse / dress, Ur shoulder, and add 0.5 to 1inch allowance, then measure Ur neck....a allowance is to fold d neck and d sleeve, then remove 0.5 inch from d shoulder (lengthwise).

Measure Ur shoulder to Ur nipple point, rule, measure Ur shoulder to Ur under bust rule, then Ur waist mark and measure d distance btw Ur waist and hip mark, and measure d circumference of Ur hips mark.

For a fitted blouse and dress with princess cut, from d under bust create a dart to meet at Ur nipple point and ends at d middle of Ur shoulder to Ur armpit.

For d back if u are putting a zip for a fitted look use d same method taking note of Ur zip allowance, measure from Ur nape to d narrowest part of ur back length wise, u can tie a ribbon on Ur waist for dis, Mark on Ur fabric and remove 0.5 from Ur back to create a better fit and avoid zip puffing out.

Go through dis then d cape will come in later and more explanation.

Wrote all dis in a rush to avoid delay as dis new week will be very busy for me...

This is a rough sketch, read through to see if any of what I wrote makes any sense to u, will send more details later.

Also copy this link for past explanation ...page 2 of thus thread.

Basically most styles are repetition of our basic bodies modified to suit different designs and we don't have to go over them all d time. In d next few weeks we will choose a style and we all will do it and send our finished work and those that have issues or difficulty will ask questions and get answers.

Wat do u think?

https://www.nairaland.com/1798194/diy-it-yourself-sew-along/2

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I am new here.
good day everyone.
I am a novice, I av a machine,but does not know Hws to measure and cut.
Thanks.

Welcome @abolajiadenike, it's nice to have u here, don't worry you will get the hang of it soonest, go through d pages from d first page, there you will see how to measure and all to get you started, feel free to ask any questions as you go along.

Hello Arakulture,nice work ur doing.Sorry for deviating a lil bit.Can u pls put me through Jumpsuits.Thanks a bunch.

Thanks a million@Arakulture.God bless you.

Hello fashion designers,where Can I get adjustable dress form mannequin in lagos?

If you have 4 sale pls contact me on 08157511734. Tanks

@ ernaal, sorry dear, can only help on our present topic. Keep Ur finger crossed we will get to it sometimes.

arakulture:
@ ernaal, sorry dear, can only help on our present topic. Keep Ur finger crossed we will get to it sometimes.

Tanxxxx so much Arakulture....will definately wait till then.

arakulture:
Yes dear, we can make d dress or both like I said, want mine to be wrapper and top with d cape, d process is d same just the length of d top/dress is different.

Others common...lets hear Ur views.

what we need..

Fabric (something with a little stretch and sequined)
Lining
Zip (optional)

Measurement..
Shoulder / back
Shoulder to nipple
Shoulder to under bust
Armhole
Waist
Nipple to nipple
Hips
Waist to hip (distance)
Length (blouse or dress)
Half length (if u want it to have a cut at Ur mid body)

Tutorial for d blouse.

Fold ur fabric into two (like to cut my front and back separately)

Measure length of Ur blouse / dress, Ur shoulder, and add 0.5 to 1inch allowance, then measure Ur neck....a allowance is to fold d neck and d sleeve, then remove 0.5 inch from d shoulder (lengthwise).

Measure Ur shoulder to Ur nipple point, rule, measure Ur shoulder to Ur under bust rule, then Ur waist mark and measure d distance btw Ur waist and hip mark, and measure d circumference of Ur hips mark.

For a fitted blouse and dress with princess cut, from d under bust create a dart to meet at Ur nipple point and ends at d middle of Ur shoulder to Ur armpit.

For d back if u are putting a zip for a fitted look use d same method taking note of Ur zip allowance, measure from Ur nape to d narrowest part of ur back length wise, u can tie a ribbon on Ur waist for dis, Mark on Ur fabric and remove 0.5 from Ur back to create a better fit and avoid zip puffing out.

Go through dis then d cape will come in later and more explanation.

Wrote all dis in a rush to avoid delay as dis new week will be very busy for me...

pls how do i go about doin the princess cut? and from what points to what points do i sew the darts for a gown? and how do we cut this type of hand?

@askj most of d design we do are repetition of existing basic bodice blocks, and princess dart point is taking from Ur normal dart point to your nipple point and ends at Ur mid armhole. For Ur dress dart, start at least 1 to 2 inches below Ur nipple point and d length can be btw 6-8 inches in length.

D style foes have a sleeve it's a cape (flare) neck that give an illusion of a sleeve.

To get d cape, after Ur dress shoulder is joined, don't turn the neck of ur dress, measure round d neck of ur dress...from front to back, use that figure to cut Ur cape (flare).

Check our previous pages for how to cut Ur flare

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Who can attend....Beginners and Sewers having problems with certain style and concepts.

arakulture:
Register for our 3month foundation training in fashion design.

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You need the foundation training to understand most elements in fashion design.

Who can attend....Beginners and Sewers having problems with certain style and concepts.

True.well done Arakulture may God bless you sis

kemesty:
The back panel is straight, just add dart allowance and zip allowance. The line on the image at 5" mark is the dart line, i 'm using half inch for the zip allowance.
For the peplum, fold your fabric into four parts, divide your waist by 4. Mine is 37÷4, then add sewing and zip allowance cos your zip will run through, else ,you won't be able to wear the dress. And cut out.
Measure the lenght of the peplum. That is ( length of entire blouse minus the half length of the blouse you have cut. (26-16)=10 + sewing allowance.
P.s: cut your peplum in circular pattern as shown in the image.

pls could u do a laymans explanation on cutting the back blouse cos im a total novice in this and i dont understand your post on it.

@ efosa na true o, fashion is not cheap, even if u learn it for free, y have to invest, time, energy and money for practical, text books etc.

@ask check my post on page 2, it explain, how to draft d back bodice block, also go through from page 1 to understand the process.

Register for our 3month foundation training in fashion design.

Call or whatsapp 08122632245 mail..arakulture@gmail.com

You need the foundation training to understand most elements in fashion design.