Sewing Corners - Finishing Techniques

When it comes to the business of fashion, and with the recent trend of ready-to-wear, there is no shortcut to your finishing skills on that sewing project. It mostly provides the difference between the two statements - "where did you make this outfit?" And "where did you buy this outfit". 

Generally, most believe the ready to wear takes more details than what the average tailor or fashion designer can make. I've often heard people say it's computer that makes the readymades. Well I'm waiting for that computer because I would love to have one too, to reduce the manpower and stress involved. 

The attention given to ready to wears or off the counter wears make them unique and exquisite. It is believed the buyer will check every detail before purchasing. But this should be a regular and normal thing we do on all sewing projects, even though many skip them. 

I've heard students say, when I'm done I will give it all it takes, it never happens. You get used to what you do constantly. 

The finishing part at the base of the project is our focus today. Some projects are well put together and the only clause is the taping of the base or the corners. Constant practice can solve this if you put your mind to it when sewing your next project. 

Especially the base of men's tops, turn in the corners should be done with every inch of detail. It says a lot about the designer and how much attention you pay to the tiny details. 

Even when you are hemming the base, carefully fold the edges that they appear at an almost perfect view. 

You can fold and sew the corners up like this the trim to achieve that perfect pointed turn-out before turning to finish the folding up of the base. 

This will give that sharp look at the edge of the base. 

The crisp look is always a style point when you see or notice a good looking and well made menswear. 

Fold , cut and sew. Plus these, iron well till the edges are as sharp as. Your ironing is a key selling point you don't want to joke with. 

Get the tapes on the neck and scissors in hand and get the magic on. 

You can be better by the day if you put in a little extra daily on self improvement. 

IBADANCITY FASHION COLLEGE is the leading fashion school in Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria. 

We offer all fashion related courses. 

For Admission and enquiries please call 08081067079 (234)

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The CrossRoad of Plan B.

The rate of insecurity caused by the recent economic changes is daily on the rise. And many who have never questioned their stand in their work places are starting to. For those who have side businesses, they at least have a Plan B. For those who don't have, it's a different side of the coin entirely. The fear alone can be dangerous and cause other health risks.
When you get to a crossroad, it may be sometimes difficult to make a decision. The best bet is to at least have a plan hidden somewhere that can come in handy.
If you report to work daily and close with a low dose of contentment or satisfaction, something may be wrongly placed. Peradventure, you're not feeling fulfilled there. But before you opt out, weigh all options available.
You may decide to give the options some trial versions before deciding to go fully. It's seen that when people see others succeeding in a particular field, they tend to believe it is easy as it looks. It may not be the exact case, until you try.
Be sure you want to do it to avoid you giving up midway.
Do not resign or leave a job if you're uncertain. And if you're relieved of a job, before investing in a new business, be very sure. Investment should not be a trial and error case.
The best and safest time to have a Plan B is when you still have a Plan A going. Except the only plan you intend working on from the start is Plan A.
At every crossroad, look well before picking a route.

IBADANCITY FASHION COLLEGE offers all fashion related courses. Short courses and Diploma Courses.
Regular and Convenience Classes.
We are located in Ring Road Ibadan.
Follow the tarred road directly opposite KFC / Chicken Republic ring road, the landmark will guide you.
08081067070 (234)
Ibcityfashioncollege@gmail.com
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Chase Your Dream

As often said, chase your dream before others hire you to chase theirs. And yet we still have so many crashed and crushed dreams and visions. Yes. Because , many dream chasers had no personal dream but only a photocopy of someone else's dream. 

The reason for so many failed vision today is because many people were acting like they had it all together when they had nothing. You don't have to rush to be a Boss, life is a process, and it happens in phases and stages. 

Before you decide to chase a dream, have you sat to weight the pros and cons? Have you learned enough to keep you stayed on the journey. Because an in-prepared for journey is a failure from the beginning.  Don't wake up to repeat what you see someone else doing, you don't even know where they are coming from. 

As a fashion teacher ,I have met a lot of people and I end up realizing that, the need to be a boss quickly is the main reason we have many crafts people but less skilled and proficient ones. 

Professionalism is built and helped by experience. Nothing compares to a deep and full well of experience. It makes you avoid many pitfalls. 

Don't be all about the money , the game etc. be all about quality. Let your works be good enough to represent you even if you're not there. 

Learn your art so well that you become a master. 

IBADANCITY FASHION COLLEGE 

08081067070 (234)

Instagram @dgvstyles. 

Fashionpreneurs Programme- Make Money where you are.

Fashionpreneurs Programme is a new scheme from DGVSTYLES and some other collaborating fashion houses. This is specially aimed at making fashion affordable for many. Also as a business line for the fashion minded. 

With this Programme, registered participants get to buy readymade garments and accessories at the subsidized DFL rates to resell at their prices. DFL rates are usually about 4-5 times lower than market rates sometimes. 

We are promoting "Buy Nigerian, wear Nigerian " the brand is made with care and touch of class, and can definitely stand beside if not better than some imported brands seen in some stores. 

Fashionpreneurs have the advantage of selecting fashion for their markets and get them delivered to them. 

Make your money right where you are. 

Menswear, ladies outfits, lingerie and nightwears, household items- bed spreads, aprons, and more. 

Think of running your business while you work or study? This is a chance. 

Interested retailers are to send a mail with name and other details to ibcityfashioncollege@gmail.com or dgvstyles@gmail.com

BBM- 562DE938

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The Fashion School Just For You - IBADANCITY FASHION COLLEGE

There is more to learn fashion and it's related courses. Sewing is just a part of the whole process.
IBADANCITY FASHION COLLEGE,  started out few years ago under the name DGV FASHION ACADEMY.  Now its a brand new game and they are not slowing down in any way.
The introduction of the new design techniques is putting the Fashion institute on a game ahead of others. As a standard Fashion College,  studies here is a totally different package.  Lectures are not toyed with, as each student is well taken through the depths of the fashion business both in theories and Practicals. 
Located at Iyalode crescent, Stadium Estate. Ring road. Ibadan. Oyo State. Nigeria. (Follow the tarred road opposite Chicken Republic / KFC ring road, Ibadan. ▶ the landmarks are there to lead you to the school. )
IBADANCITY FASHION COLLEGE is a government approved Fashion Technical College. If your desire is to learn fashion the right way, (or you seek to learn more outside the country). IbadanCity Fashion College is just the place for you.

For more information and Enquiries call + 2348099012555  . +2348081067070
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A peek into the week at IBCFC ✂️✂️✂️

The week at the college. 

Each task came through.... Everyone digging deep to get into the business of fashion. 

 

This team had to transform a plain fabric into a 3d design and the outcome came out cool.... The design above can be used to design both male and female attires. Depending on the creativity of the designer. 

Menswear class had their time with plaid and plain. 

Batwing top by student (beginner class)

Just a small insight into the week at IBADANCITY Fashion College (DGV Fashion Academy)

If you're still contemplating what to do with your free hours, we suggest you learn a skill. It always come handy. And the advantages in learning fashion cannot be pushed aside. 

 See more works on Instagram @dgvstyles

IBADANCITY fashion college is in Ibadan,oyo state Nigeria. 

Behind capital building ring road - take the tarred road opposite KFC ring road, it leads there. 

+2348081067070

Ibcityfashioncollege@gmail.com

Dgvstyles@yahoo.com

My Watch taught me a lesson

I had a small battle with my wristwatch and very funny, it taught me a small but vital lesson. Maybe because I have that habit of trying to get a message from any little thing, a bit quirky...yeah I know right...

I decided to flex small and use my new wristwatch, trying to get the right hole for the watch I discovered that the one that would fit my small wrist was the very one that decided not to have a hole, 'manufacturers error?' , I thought this person must be wicked, why this hole and all others are through...... fighting myself whether to put the watch down till another day and postpone my flex 'jare,'  or to sort it.... I put the watch back. But a part of me wanted to just launch my new gift, so I decided to look for a way to punch it myself, if I don't do it now, one day I'll eventually have to. So let the day be that day....
I stepped out into my Tailor's tool box (which has the funniest tool you can ever imagine a tailor could have. ) I got a large size needle and got my soft muscles ready to punch this hole with all the super power I have 💪💪. By the time I hit the hole, the poor thing gave way without any stress I envisaged. I paused and wondered,............
................how many times have I given up on a situation that seemed huge not knowing it's just a minor hurdle. How many times have you and I tried giving up on a seemingly difficult situation just because we didnt want to take our chances.  Once in a while, we need to just look a bit deeper and try just a little more. What We thought is a mountain, just could be a molehill.
Giving up too soon when things don't go our way is often the norm, if only we just hold on a little longer,  the ugly caterpillar is on its way to becoming a beautiful butterfly.
Don't give up on that small trial, I could have just given up and probably given the watch to someone with bigger wrist thinking it would never size me. (No harm in giving out) but I would have given it out because I gave up on it not because I wanted to give it truly.
Small silly story, but it sure left a good lesson for me and I hope you get something from it too.
Keep holding on..... never give up because God doesn't give up on us easily. Believe you can and yes you will!
                            ADERONKE- Principal Instructor @ DGV FASHION ACADEMY Now IBADANCITY FASHION COLLEGE.  +2348081067070.