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Hello beautiful members of this prestigious community. Happy new week to all of you.

Last week, I shared a funnel corset and I think I got a lot of people who showed interest on the caging part.

So I thought to myself, why don't you help them get better at it by sharing more details, tips and tricks on making a beautiful bust caged cup corset?

And here I've made out time to share what I know with you beautiful people even though I was too busy to make a post yesterday. You all have a special place in my heart.

Based on popular demand, I decided to share a few tips on how to get a bust cage properly.

Firstly, you need to know that bust caging doesn't work for all bust size, especially smaller size.

You also need to know that a few things will help your bust to go round or go flat.

What can help? Using the right boning size, placing the boning properly, using the right interface and drafting properly with the right body measurement.

You'll need to first get your cup width ,to achieve this and how to get it is by measuring one side of your boobs/ cup wearing a very good bra.

And then cup height to , measure from your under bust to where you want your cup to stop.

That's the two main criteria to get this block as seen in the picture, then get your bust span, nipple point and do your tightening.

The next thing you'll do is to draft your basic bodice and close that cuo with a masking tape. Place the crafted cup on your bodice and make sit for your cup on your bodice as seen here.

Detach your cup and then place on another paper to add your seam allowance before transfering on fabric.

Interface your fabric for the cup with hair stay and collar stay and then join. Remember to label your pattern else you'll cry premium tears as confusion will set in.

This is what it should look like.

And here.

The next thing to do is to cage

Use a 1 inch fiber to flesh placing it all around the caged cup and securing with pins before sewing.

Next is to work on the bodice, place your 10mm or 12mm Rigilene boning adding style lines as desired on front piece and back piece and then join.

Use a fabric of your choice to cover your cage cup as seen here.

For me I used an African print and see how pretty my crafted cup came out.

Sew your crafted cup on the sit of your upper bodice and your outfit is good to go. You can rock it as a tube, with a yoke, with a Chantilly lace underneath or however you desire to style it.

This is one of my assignment in school, I think it's one of my favorite cup.

See how neat the inside looks like. Looking so beautiful and attractive just like the front.

I'm glad I can share details with you all and I believe this explanation will help those struggling with bust caging to get better at it. I hope it is helpful.

You're welcome.

Amie,

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While I was younger, I used to admire artwork on fabrics, either on shirts or raw fabrics and I never thought that someday I'll be able to make my design on them too.

I made my first mosiac and I would love to take you through the process of making a mosaic on a fabric.

Mosiac are used to beautiful our fabrics or ready made outfits like T-shirt, trousers, polo, skirts and the likes.

And it's very affordable as you don't need so much to achieve it. It can be done anywhere even from the comfort of your home as well.

With your acrylic paint, palette, pencil, plain or sewn fabric, brush, water and fabric gum you're good to go.

These paint can be gotten at a painter's office or bookshop around you.

For the fabric, I used calico. You can choose to use any cotton fabric of your

It all begins from your imagination and what you want to create. Mosaic are very versatile and that's the beauty about it.

For me, I decided to make a woman using my African left over piece of fabric.

I started by placing the fabric and an embellishment that fit for a earring. After placing I was sure it was a nice choice before I went ahead to sketch the face.

The next step is to paint. I used a brown paint to represent her skin tone.

The trick to achieving this, is to mix small quantity of the brown paint with a light orange paint and dip brush into water slightly to dilute.

The next thing is to gently trace out the sketch with the paint, highlighting the nose and facial structure.

The eyes was created using a black paint. I only made lashes with the black paint and made the woman look like she closed her eyes.

I grabbed my fabric gum at the point and applied it on the head area so as to attach the African print on the white fabric.

Heres the finish look of my mosiac. It came out looking lovely and I'm so excited because it's my first attempt on mosaic.

I would also love to prepare your mind that it cones with some challenges especially for first timers.

So times the gum can be so messy if one isn't careful. While applying always be mindful of the quantity and place your fabric immediately.

Ensure to press with your palm to make it firmer and if possible hand tack it to secure it even the more.

The head gear isn't suppose to be so full, eye gauge the fabric before using it.

Lastly, do not forget to sun it after painting so that it dried faster.

Would you give this a try? I am currently making another one from my niece. This time I'm making it on a cargo paint. She's even excited about the whole process and I know when I'm done she'll love it so much.

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Let's talk about Tie-dye.

It's common in Africa, where plain cotton fabrics are decorated with dye.

It can be designed in different color, and shapes.

I believe that knowledge is power only when it is shared. I've always yearned to add value to any community I find myself and today I would be sharing one of our project in school.

Yesterday was Friday and we were taught how to Tie-dye a fabric. One beautiful thing about fashion designing is how broad it can be and everyone can find a niche from the area they find fascinating.

I have also uploaded a video so that you can get the way to fold each design. Sometimes mere picture doesn't do justice to it. I hope you'll take out a minute or two to watch the video so that you can be able to Tie-dye.

We need soda ash, sulfate, hand gloves, desired dye, hot water, room temperatures water and wools or rafia to achieve a tie dye.

The first thing to do is to get your desired fabric which must be 100% cotton.

The reason is because, it's allows the dye to penetrate and make it pop.

The next thing is to mix your soda ash wearing a hand glove as it a very harsh chemical,sulfate and desired dye colors together with a very hot water.

Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes then stir properly.

You get your fabric and soak in a room temperature water for two minutes before styling it to your desired design.

We have different designed, the water mark one, diamond design, spiral, circular and watermark two.

For the first watermark, you spread on the floor after soaking in water for a few minutes and begun to give it a squeeze effect.

For the circular design: after soaking the fabric, spread and find the mid point. Hold it with the tip of your finger and use a rafia or baby wool to tie firmly. The tied area restricts the dye from penetrating to other side as you can apply as many colors as you wish.

For the spiral design.. You'll need a fork to achieve vthis. Find the mid point of your fabric after spreading. Use your fork to form a spiral effect on the fabric carefully.

For the diamond shape.. Soak in water, fold into two equal halves, fold again and begin to give it a samosa shape as seen in the video. You'll need a wooden ruler to hold the diamond shape design firmly so it doesn't flop.

Apply your mixture gently but thoroughly on the fabric wearing a glove.

Repeat same procedure with as many color as you wish rubbing the mixture gently on the fabric.

Allow to sit on fabric for about ten minutes and then rise off immediately.

After rinsing properly spread to dry and ta-da your beautiful tie dye is ready to be seen to your desired style

Would you be trying this DIY? Its a pleasure sharing this here.

Amie,

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Hello prestigious member of the community.

I made plans on sharing an amazing outfit I made over the week but something else came up today and I thought of sharing it with you all instead.

We are one big family and as such, it's never out of place to share our needle work experience or fashion related experience with one another.

Since I'm just getting back from school, I thought of sharing my ordeal today. Although,it's been a very tiring yet fulfilled day. I would love you to guess what I learned in school today?

Fashion illustration. Yes! and I'm way too excited because I love art and fashion.

Art has been linked to fashion for a very long time. Every outfit we make is a work of art and begins from the mind. Where the mind's eyes get very creative and imaginative.

Fashion illustration helps a designer to interpret styles on paper or sketch pad before turning it into a reality. I've seen how beautiful piece of clothing spring up from a mere sketch and that's what I learned.

Do you know what wowed me the most? The fact that fashion illustration requires measurements like a real basic bodice. The head, neck, waist, hip, knee, ankle and even the size of outfit all have their measurements.

It was quite challenging to input the measurements accurately but after the struggle the sketch came out nicely.

Would I be turning my sketch into a reality? Yes of course but not so soon as I have a lot of outfits to make.

The things one will be needing for fashion illustration are:

Pencil

If you watched the video closely you'll see how I began the sketch gradually before clothing ny muse.

I'm so grateful I took up the fashion course to upgrade my skill. Now, I can express my creativity on my croqui as much as I want before bringing my design to life.

I think every designer should have a little idea on this too, because some client can come in with a style in mind and expect the designer to interpret it on a paper. These little things keep your clients glued to you and keep them coming back everytime.

This illustration can also be turned into a 3D piece of artwork where the muse wears a real fabric even while on paper.

You stitch on paper using a huge gum, beads and any applique to embellish your muse.

I'm so proud to be a designer.. Fellow designers, I know you're proud too, because this profession is so sweet and enjoyable.

When we do what we love, work becomes fun. I'll be sharing something beautiful next week for my needlework Monday. I would love to have you in my corner.

Till then, stay safe. 🥰

Quick one: what fabric do you think will look so good on this design? And color?

Amie,

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Hello beautiful people of the needle work community.

I'm excited to share another tip on becoming a well- grounded fashion designer.

Last week I shared a video on how to read a tape measurement which can help a designer sew with precision. Without knowing how to read a tape correctly, a person can never get a perfect bodice meat, since that has been sorted out,I would share how to measure accurately.

One thing that helps our outfit looks perfect on ourselves or client is an accurate measurement.

Like I've always believed that knowledge is power only when it is shared. I've decided to come up with weekly tips on how to be a better needle worker especially for the tailors in the building.

I've not been able to make new outfits yet for clients and friends because the project in school is taking so much of my time but hopefully by February I'll be able to balance school and work. That way, I can now share more beautiful projects with you and shuffle it with some tips from school as well.

When I wasn't a fashion student, I made use of the tape the wrong way although my outfits were nice, but now I'm better equipped to make nicer dresses from clients and friends with the new technique of body measurement.

When it comes to accurate body measurement; are you aware that you need to make use of two tapes on your clients?

One is for getting their waistline, which means it would be tied around the boneless part of their waist, while at that, the other tape will be use to get their front length, back length and actual was it circumference.

I also learned to measurement the biggest part of the wrist while making a long sleeve outfit. Prior to now, I measured the tinest part of their wrist, which is where the wristwatch sits but it's actually wrong. Everyday we learn and unlearn and that's why change is the only constant thing.

If you carefully watch this video I directed you'll see the right way to take a person's body accurate measurement. I was the one behind the camera, telling my friends what to do.🤣 one of them acted like the designer and the other the client, but I taught them the right way to take a body measurement and we filmed it just for you!

Some people found my last week tip helpful and it encouraged me to keep sharing what I learned in school.

I was also able to draft some bodice pattern using the new measurement technique.

Prior to know I made use of a freehand to cut clothes, but very glad that I can now draft with pattern as it helps an outfit fit like gloves on a person bodice.

My goal is to rebrand, and this means unlearning unprofessional ways of fashion Designing.

This is a fellow designer whom was a muse in class using the new technique of measurement and drafting.

Although, this is still a work in progress.

After adding the sleeve to this outfit today, it will be ready to show off here.

I'm sure you'd love to see the final look of this dress, I can't wait to share to you all too.

Amie,

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Hello Needle workers...

It's a blessing to be alive today and to share some of the things I learned the first week of class.

As fashion designers, we need to learn the accurate way to read a tape so as to measure correctly and transfer measurement on pattern and fabrics accurately.

The first thing I was taught in school last week was unlearning the unprofessional way of tape reading and embracing the right and professional way.

At the local shop where I first learnt how to sew,my boss taught me how to read tape but the terminologies she used were unprofessional like half an inch, quarter inch, tri quarter and the likes.

In school, we were asked to discard using those terms and rather than saying half an inch, we say 0.5 inches, rather saying quarter inch we say 0.25 inches and tri quarter, we say 0.75 inches.

We were also taught to avoid appromixating measurements, example of measurements like 8.3555 shouldn't be approximated to 8.4 or 8.5 , it should rather be taken as 8.3 , that helps a designer to accurately get the client's bodice without altering it.

Another thing I learned was learning to use a tape for a particular project, not changing tapes in the middle of a project as they are different and can alter one's measurement.

For instance Teni walks into my office to make a dress and I used tape A to measure her, I am expected to use that same tape A to draft her pattern, transfer measurement on fabrics and even use the same tape A to shape her outfit.

See what I'm saying here.

Do you understand what I mean now? You can see I placed all four tapes equally but they slightly differed.

We were given classworks and assignments to be sure we understood what was taught and I can tell you that it's been an amazing process all along.

Meanwhile I made an elastic turtle like kind of dress with the new way of handling tape.

I am currently in class but lesson starts 30minutes from now, so I decided to update my amazing needle workers family.

I made a video for everyone who is interested, so that we all can grow together. There's no such thing as wasted knowledge and learning never stops until our last breath.

Did you find this piece valuable? Would you love me to share more tips on my next Needlework post? Your response will determine. Loads of love guys!!!❤

Amie,

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Hello Beautiful people...

Monday morning is here..hope you're grinding?

Take a look at Anna's civil wedding dress..my best girl is getting hitched and I am so honored to be her outfit plug.

Anna and I have been friends for over 6 years and the funny thing was how we met, we met at a wedding, and I was the chief bridesmaid, she came over after the service to compliment my outfit and I smiled so widely.

According to her, my smile won her over, she loved my diastema and viola, she asked for my number, and friendship began.

It took her a few months to believe I made the bridesmaids outfit for that particular occasion because to her, the outfit were perfectly sewn and too good to be locally made.

Well, it is what it is, sometimes I feel great to find out people hardly believe I made some designs simply because it looks too good to be true, it shows the depth of my skill but other times I get pissed off like why can't you just believe I made the dress myself?

No dress ever fell from the sky, it was firstly sketched by someone then cut before other process took place, so what's there not to be believe?

One evening after making an outfit for one of my client I posted the outfit on one of my social media account and I also posted the behind the scenes which made Anna to leave a thoughtful comment.

"Amie, it's today I believe you are really a talented designer.. I don't know when it will be, just be assured that my wedding dress will be sewn by you!" The comment made me laugh and I felt good though.

I've been making regular outfits for her and she's been rocking them since that encounter, for over 6 years now and finally, her words have come to pass.

Annna will be getting legally married on the 31st of August and I have made her civil wedding dress.

I enjoyed making the dress and I was stunned to know she wasn't a fan of white dresses, although she would be using a white wedding dress for her (religious wedding which will be held in the church).

Let's talk about the making of the dress, it is a cashmere fabric and the color is very close to burgundy.

The cashmere fabric is usually used to make official outfits like pants and suits.

The style was chosen by her and she trusted me to add a touch of difference.

I used four buttons and a zipper as fasteners, I also used ribbon to pipe the hem of the dress neatly.

It is a princess dart turtle neck outfit, the half cut has a slant which made it look like a wrap dress.

The fabric is so easy to sew and it took me two days to make, because the first day I started was at noon, I cut it that day and started that day but because it was almost late, I stopped halfway.

The next day was used to finish it up, adding the zipper, sleeve, ironing and ensuring it's perfect.

The moment I sent the images of Anna's dress to her, she screamed in excitement, she will be coming over this evening to pick it up and I can't wait to see how beautiful she would look on the dress.

One thing I am sure of is, this dress will bring in more clients and that all we pray for, to be known and seen everywhere.

If you really wanna see the beauty and details of this outfit, ensure you watch the video and tell me.what you think about the style and color.

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Hello from this side..

What a beautiful Wednesday it is, for weeks I have been enjoying virtual tours from the beautiful people of this community, that it feels like I've been there physically. Thanks to @tattoodjay for initiating the Wednesday walk.

Today I thought of sharing my walk to Villa Park, a fine resort located a few miles away from where I stay, although It's not a place trekable from where I stay, which means I took a bus to visit this fine resort.

It took me about an hour and thirty minutes to get there, there was a little traffic due to the reconstruction of some bad road along where this resort is situated.

When I got to the resort, I was welcomed by the fine atmosphere, it's really a cool spot for relaxation, being a lover of nature, it's just a perfect place for me to be.

The trees and green grasses made the whole place colorful, the resort has suites for people who choose to sleep over, maybe because they come from a very far place of they sort solace in the environment, whichever way, at least they get to enjoy the atmosphere for as long as they choose to be there, but trust me, it's very expensive to lodge here.

The resort has a pool, bar, lawn Tennis, coffee shop and so much more. I wanted to take lot of shots but then I decided to record instead, as it gives so much details than picture will do.

I took a time off yesterday from all my hustles to visit this place and it was worth it.

One is never allowed to get in the resort with their own food, you have to buy your food and drink inside, although there's a restaurant right beside it so one has nothing to worry about.

"Outside is really expensive," The hike in price of fuel in my country affected a lot of things, such as the cost of living, the transportation was outrageous, but because I was determined, I didn't mind.

It was quite warm yesterday, so I enjoyed the pool for a while, the Disc Jockey around the pool made the experience fun as he kept slamming some good music to vibe to while having fun.

After that, I visited the restaurant and got myself a modest dish of fried rice mixed with jollof rice, chicken and salad, and then I also got some juice.

The suites gave me some chocolate as a sourvenir, turned out that it was my favorite brand of chocolate, and that made me excited.

They also have an art gallery for art lovers, and I really enjoyed my tour.

I have been hearing about the "sip and paint" resort, where you get the opportunity to show your creative skill while sipping something, I think that would be my next visit when I take a break off from my hustle again.

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Hello Needle workers.

Happy new week to all of you.

Growing up I watch how many fashion brands have ambassadors and I knew when I eventually have my fashion brand I will like to have ambassadors too.

My niece came to the world out the right time and as soon as she was old enough to walk and make some gestures, I began using her as my baby fashion ambassador, one thing I love about her is her confidence and smile.

She loves to look good too, maybe because she knows she's got her aunt to take care of her outfits.

Ever since I started using her as my baby fashion ambassador, I have been receiving lots of job to make outfits for kids.

No wonder most brand, select their ambassador carefully because these ambassadoes are a representative of your brand, their outfit and aura speaks volumes of how good you are at your skill.

Remember, I made mention of a programme that has been keeping me inconsistent here, I still do have a long way to go in that program but because my heart is always here, I try so hard to show up here.

We celebrated her yesterday, it was a small get-together of her friends and our family which took place in their house.

She just finished pre-primary class and is graduating to the next level, since her school gradaution party will fall on a working day, we did ours at home and then she'll attend the party with her mom on Wednesday.

I made this dress for her as a gift for her. I had a left over lace in the house which I used in making the half cut of the dress and then I bought crepe fabrics which I used to make the flare, the flounce and the strap.

I just wanted her to look beautiful even though I didn't do much for her.

The confidence she used in rocking the dress brought me so much joy, although I called a professional photographer, he hasn't sent in the professional pictures yet.

I also made video of her happily rocking her dress and I can't wait to see the professional pictures which I would post on my social media accounts to reach more customers.

I also have adult ambassadors who have been faithful to the brand, they represent me so well and this has been an avenue to reach more potential clients.

For now, I do not pay my ambassadors cause my brand is still growing but I ensure to give discounts on any outfit I make for them and this has been working fine for me.

How about you? Do you have a brand ambassador?

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Hello beautiful people.

Do you sometimes discover another talent you have while trying something else?

Well, I think for me, I have discovered most of my talents, and I work hard to improve them because I love most of them, right from childhood I was endowed with a gift to make hair but I really do not fancy making hair for people, I consider the long hours of standing as something very stressful for me,because of that,I prefer to style their hair in different ways than actyally making it from start to finish.

The talent I love the most is the ability to make dresses which I eventually turn in a career.

So I digressed, yesterday, a friend of mine reached out to me that she wanted to attend her school’s graduation party, since she was a headmistress, it was expected of her to look gorgeous and set a pace for her, but her concern was who to make the hair for her since she was very busy, home services in her hood was quite expensive so she reached out to me to bail her out.

To be honest, I wanted to decline but then I remember that want count in life is how we make others feel, and so long as it was in my power to help, why should I withhold the gift to make her smile?

I promised to come make the hair for her, even though it’s been years since I last made hair for someone, since it’s not a professional but just a gift.

At exactly, 7pm I got to her place because I had a long and busy day and so we began to prepare for the hair.

The tools needed for the hair wasn’t much, just needles and thread and the weave-on for the hair and then combs.

I started to part the hair in different sections and made a round cut which I weaved and after than I secured it with a stitch.

The hairstyle is called Mahaul, so I began to make weavings at the centre of her hair in form of all back and then I began to attach the weave-on to it using the needle and thread.

It took me about an hour and thirty minutes to make the weave and attach the weave on, it was such a fun thing to do for me although my leg ache for standing for a long time.

After I was done making the hair I styles it and she loved it.

Today, she went for her party and invited me, I was so happy that she was happy too, she looked so beautiful on her new look and a lot of people complimented her look, which in turn brought smiles to my face.

I took her some nice pictures of her, I got entertained by the activities of her school children and I did have a beautiful Wednesday.

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