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Here is sophia At the last workshop presentation held at Valisimo fashion school.we don't just teach u to sew.we teach you how to do research on fashion related topics and also train you on how to present to an audience.

Lol...... there is no profession without some level of difficulty but when you get u get used to it it becomes second nature and people generally think it easy for you. Don't worry as long as you don't give up you will get there .This goes to all the beginners in the house.trust me it gets better.

They really loved the dresses made by us valisimo fashions. Nollywood actress ,Mimi orjiekwe and Doris Simion on valisimo fashions. Fabulous.

Nice once

Dazzled: what is d name of d lace?

There are different types. There is cord lace there is guipure lace. French lace swizz lace etc.

Next is my sleeve.14 + 1 inch for seam allowance

Now we are ready to join all the parts together.
It's work time people.

Here is my combination part

So I cut out the unwanted parts.


The same thing is done to the back only I add seam allowance for the zip and the neck is higher

Next I shape out my dress using the bust waist and hip also I shape out my shoulder, neck and arm hole area.my shoulder is 17 since my fabric is on fold it will be 17÷2 = 8.5
Neck is 4 by 4
Arm hole is 10 inch

So for my fabric on fold I will be working with 31 inch on fold by 30 inch length+1 inch for seam.

Let me place the measurement I will be working with.

It's for a pretty big lady.

Shoulder 17
Sleeve 14
Bust 46
Waist 39
Hip 52
Length 43

Time to divide our measurement into blocks. (Front block and back block)
I will divide the bust waist and hip into two.

bust 46÷2 =23
Waist 39÷2=19.5
Hip 53÷2=26

Because it's a free dress I need to add extra inches to make it free.
I will be using the biggest part to place my fabric on fold
Which is 26 +4 to make it free,that's- 30. I also must add seam allowance 1 inch.

So I have 31 inch placed on fold
Now let's talk about the length of the dress
The length of the dress is 43.but I will have to factor the different colours into the length. The dress we are using as a guide has two different colours but I want to make this one 3 colours .All I need to do is Identify the inches I want to make each colour. I also factor in seam allowance and deduct it from the 43 inch of the length. What ever is left will be part of the dominant colour of the dress.

I want to make my main dress 30 while the added fabric will be 13.
Now coz I am dividing 13 into 3, I will have it as 4+4+5 =13.
On each piece I must add 1 inch seam allowance to join it together.
This is the theoretical explanation

Now let do the placement on fabric so we can cut.

helen4: you are indeed a blessing to us. Been following quietly with my notebook and pen. i adore you.

Thanks dearie

Now its time to move to our next topic which is the free dress.


Measurement areas needed are

Shoulder
Sleeve
Bust
Waist
Hip
Length

So u need to take the measurement of these areas b4 we can transfer these measurement on to our fabric

ladylaurel:

u have inspired to try sewing as a hobby, Efosaval. thanks cos u just made me bought my sewing matching and I'm ready to sea along. though I will start with d first skirt u started with. u know I am new at this, so I may be asking questions. hope u would not mind?

And........here is my new friend

Am happy for you sis.well done and u also well come to join and ask questions.

This lace is available in many different colours

Have u heard about this? It's here again and this time every gets something so don't miss this

icebebe: can we use different ankara dt complement each to do it?

Yes u can. For those of us that have the fabric u can start posting pictures of it here

Now am happy..... Really happy to see your finished jobs.thanks to you for doing them.


To new comments trust me u are very welcome .feel free to join the class....

So moving on to the next project on sunday by Gods grace. Here are the materials u will need for the project.also this is to give you time to get all your materials and accessories..


Plain material for the major part of the dress.,2yards
Complimenting fabric for combination ,quarter yard.
You need 2 differnet coulors to do this
You need zip and lineing also .plus thread .if I remember more stuffs for it I will definately

Our free machine promo is back and better. Now when u pay full u get a free sewing machine.unlike b4 when pay instalments and go home with nothing this time u go home with a mannequin after completing payment.so at the end you gain and get value for your money just by registering.tell your friends about this.promo valid while our free gift stock last.so only if u come on time is it guaranteed .

Hummm in other news this may interest you or someone u know. Our promo is here again ......... so many people kept asking for its even after it ended last year.all thanks to our financial directors at Valisimo Fashion School.

This year every body gets a gift from us for registering unlike last year that it was only to those that made full payment.

This is how it works.those that pay full from September will get a free sewing machine instantly which is our grand price,while those who can't pay all and want to pay instulment will get a free mannequin as soon as payment is completed.so u see every one gets something from us starting from September.

The promo will last as long as our gift stock last.this is to say its strictly on a first come first serve bases we shall not be held responsible if u didn't get till it finished o.

Tell ur friends to come get theirs
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larex321: This is my fabric for the gathered and pleat skirt

Cool hopefully we would see our finished project here soon now that u have ur fabric.

stephnexi: my skirt gown thankyou jesus finally gotten a tube oooo choi my bumshort no go waste #uniportisintrouble make una no too judge me I try #learner oya sis efosa d free gown

well done o.uni port people watch out

kobim: God continue to bless and enrich u EFOSAVAL. Been viewing this thread and your good works as a guest but finally decided to register. I have little sewing basic knowledge and your thread has really been helpful. Keep up the good work dear.

Thanks so much.am glade this has helped

kemesty: God bless you real good in this selfless job you are doing. I follow up your posts real time. I will post my finished work soon. Valisimo, please permit me to do this.
I have just a copy of "the sewing book by Alison Smith" for anyone who is interested in buying it. I'm in Abuja. 08184270150

Hope u got a call from some one in kD I have ur number to in respect of the book

ProminentStar: wetin dey happen now? no comments since 27. Madam Efosa where u @?

I am waiting for you guys u have to post stuffs on the last two projects we have done b4 I start the free dress class incase there are questions on it.i have all the pictures ready for the next class.but waiting on u all

These are 5k per yard.same price in the market

They vary in price pls repost the one u interested in and I will give details

We gat it

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They are 5k per yard

More from this range

D this thread is dedicated to different lace fabrics we have for sale as well as designs you
can sew with them.so feel free to ask questions and book a meeting for your style selection with us. BB us for more details on 7904911C or whatsapp us on 08096577157 and let's make you something fabulous


We have this fabric for you in different colours.