Oshi Fashion and Accessories

Every week, I see aspiring designers and sewing students making the exact same mistake. They rush to pick a "niche" before they’ve even mastered a grain line.

​They say: "I want to specialize in luxury bridal wear," or "I’m going to build a brand around avant-garde evening gowns."

​I love the ambition. But as a tutor who has watched hundreds of designers build real careers, I am going to give you some tough love: If you choose a niche before you master the foundations, you aren't specializing—you are just limiting yourself.

​Before you plant your flag in a specific corner of the fashion industry, here is the exact order of operations you must follow:
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It's another tutorial Tuesday.

Today's tutorial is on this 👇 high-end expensive look dress. We will try to break it down step-by-step. First, let's look at the lower (skirt) part.

The style details is broken down below 👇

Today, let's talk about what most aspiring designers often ignore.- mastering busters before jumping into corset making.

As an aspiring pattern maker, the urge to jump straight into corset making is real—but the secret to a flawless corset is actually mastering the bustier first.

Here’s why:👇

If you love kids pattern, this is for you.

If you love sewing for kids, this is for you.💃💃💃

Welcome to class.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to draft a sleeveless shawl collar faux wrap dress for kids. 💃💃💃💃

Below is a brief analysis of the dress.

Neckline & Collar:
It has a wide shawl collar that gently rolls outward, creating a soft V-shaped neckline. The collar is slightly exaggerated, giving a stylish, almost lapel-like appearance.

Sleeve Style:
There are no sleeves. Just neatly finished armholes with clean and polished look.

Front Design:
The bodice has a faux wrap that crosses over at the front, but it is actually fixed in place.

Closure Detail:
A single button is fixed at the upper chest to secure the wrap illusion and adds a decorative touch.

Waistline:
The bodice is fitted at the waist, where it joins the skirt.

Waist Accent:
A fabric tie/bow is attached at the waist to enhance the silhouette and defines the transition into the skirt.

Fabric Choice:
A medium-weight fabric (like cotton blend, crepe) is recommended.

Now that you have a better understanding of the dress, go through the slides step by step for the drafting.

The good news is that ½" yard left over fabric scrap can be used for the upper part.

If you have any questions let me know in the comments and if you want us to talk about the sewing process we can also do that in the comments.

Cheering you on to success 👌

No smiles lines, no front bulge 👌 very simple skirt pattern.

Skirt pattern making is not a rocket science as most people portray it online.

I teach my students very simple skirt pattern and we are good to go.

if you like continue with all the skirt calculus 🤷 anyways, you ou can now join our sewing classes in April. 💃💃💃💃

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Brief style analysis 👇

The shape;
This is not your regular A-line sleeve. It is a variation of a flared bell sleeve with structure around the hem.

​Here is the best way to achieve this look:
​1. The Pattern:
Draft a standard sleeve block. Cut through the middle from the hem to the crown without cutting it out completely. (Leave about ⅛" to the top). Open up a space about 2" on the hem.

Also cut through the backline and the forearm line from the hem to the elbow. Redraw the line towards the underarm as shown on the image. Spread out the hem adding 3 to 4" width on each side.

Mark the length on the newly cut seams at the middle and blend the hem.
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​ Note:
The wider the radius at the bottom, the more "swing" and drama you'll have.

​2. Fabric Choice;
​The dress in the image is made from a Scuba or Neoprene fabric. These are thick, double-knit fabrics with a lot of weight.

​Why it works: These fabrics are naturally stiff enough to hold a shape without collapsing.
​Alternative: If you are using a thinner fabric (like silk or lightweight crepe), you must interface the entire sleeve with a firm fusible interfacing to give it that "paper-like" stiffness.

​3. The Secret ingredient,:
​To get the hem of the sleeve to stay open and circular like the photo, sew horsehair braid into the hemline.
​Use a 2-inch or 3-inch wide horsehair braid.
​Sew it to the inside of the hem. It provides a structural "hoop" effect that prevents the sleeve from falling flat against your body.

Pro tip,:
Never use a high-heat iron. Scuba is largely polyester and spandex; if your iron is too hot, you will literally melt the fibers, leaving a shiny "scorch" mark that is permanent.

Always use a pressing cloth and a synthetic or silk heat setting.
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​ Summary:
1) Choose the right fabric
2) Draft the patterns correctly.
3) Add structure.
4) Use the right sewing techniques

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Cheering you on to success 👌

Tutorial Tuesday 💃💃💃

Brief style analysis 👇
1. The sculpted hourglass shape;
​The jacket uses aggressive tailoring to mimic a corset. It cinches tightly at the ribs and then flares out at the hips to create a dramatic bell shape.

​2. Architectural Peplum (The Flare)
​This isn't a soft ruffle; it’s a structured flare. To get that stiffness, the pattern is drafted like a circle and reinforced with hidden supports like horsehair braid or heavy interfacing.

​3. Two-tone color blocking
​The design uses high-contrast colors (Plum and White) to draw the eye. The darker color is strategically placed on the lapels and shoulders to make the waist look even smaller by comparison.

​4. The lace appliqué
​The floral purple sections on the shoulders are made by overlaying delicate lace onto the white fabric. This adds a 'high-end' texture to the smooth, crisp blazer material.

​5. Double-breasted "power" closure
​The four-button overlap gives the jacket a military-inspired strength. It provides the heavy structure needed to hold the front of the jacket flat against the body.

6. Fabric Choice
Weight Matters: You need a heavyweight crepe, or scuba material. If the fabric is too thin, It won't hold the "sculpted" shape.

The secret to this look.
1) Choosing the right fabric
2) Drafting the patterns correctly.
3) Adding structure (layers of interfacing)
4) Using the right sewing techniques.

Pro tip:
To prevent the sleeves collapse, use 15mm shoulder pads and also add a sleeve head. This ensures the lower part of the sleeve maintains a crisp line from the shoulder down to the wrist.

To get the skin-tight waist, move all the bust and waist darts into a shoulder princes seam. Increase the dart by ½" more than your standard block to create that corset-like grip.

This project is loaded with professional techniques 😃 from pattern drafting to sewing and assembling.

Which part looks the trickiest to you; assembling or drafting the patterns?

Weekends are for kids 😃
Let's learn how to draft an A- line shift dress for a 5-year-old child.

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Style Analysis:
A-line shift dress that flares out slightly from the underarm to the hem.

Neckline;
A simple crew neckline.

Sleeves;
Short puffed sleeves with elasticated cuffs.

Contrast panel:
A vertical front insert made of floral prints.

Bow:
Two matching floral bows placed along the panel. Bridging the gap between the main fabric and the floral panel.

Fabric:
Mid-weight non stretching crepe or any conton blend.

Occasion:
Suitable for a smart casual events.

Measurements required:
Shoulder width
Chest/bust width
Should to chest length
Shoulder to dress length.

Use the above measurements to draft the torso foundation. Follow the step-by-step illustration to achieve the design.

Note: The dress can be made for a child of any age. All you need is the child's measurements and accurate bodice block.

If you have any question feel free to ask.
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