Still Here...Sleeveless Trench Jacket

Oh mine, it has been so busy around here, but which of God's favor will I deny? All thanks to HIM. 
Lately, I have been focusing mostly on teaching, pattern drafting  and "made to order sewing" but I]been managing to sew few numbers for my professional and casual wardrobe. 

I made this sleeveless trench jacket in a beautiful wool fabric for my office wardrobe.... The 1.5m wool fabric has been in my stash for over 2 years, I guess this style did justice to the fabric. For the facing, I used another wool plaid  as I didn't have enough fabric, I also made 2-way self sash in case I decide to belt it which I doubt. In one of the pictures, I placed it over the jacket to make a statement....

For my  casual wardrobe, I used a beautiful yellow blend  Ankara fabric as showcased below.
What do you think?? Have a great week ahead folks....
Fabulously yours.......
Omo-Esho (More on this later)

Happenings Here!!!

This blog has been neglected for too long,  and I apologize greatly for my lack of communication on this medium.  My life has been busy at home, at work and on the sewing front. A lot of great and fun things have been happening on the sewing front.

In July we launched a program called "Empowering of Kids One stitch At a time" where I had 10 kids in my basement over the course of 16 hours  (2 weekends) where they were taught how to sew.  I give all glory to Almighty God for the  success and completion of the program, to be honest I never expected what we accomplished within the 16 hours or the great success from the kids.
The kids  confirmed to me again and again, to never underestimate your ability, to always believe in yourself and to never say you can't until you try......

Since Oct 2016, we started 'Adult Learn to Sew" class, the program runs every Saturday till Dec 24th, to say I have been super busy in an understatement, but most importantly, I love and enjoy what I do dearly.
On garment sewing, I have sewn mostly for other people but I hope to make more for myself before the year ends.
On another news, I had my first cruise ship in August to the Bahamas with my friends.... yes girls ONLY,  no hubby and kids allowed...LOL. Talking about fun, we had to the fullest..,,

Stay tuned, I hope to get better on my updates,,,,,

Here are some few shots from the class- "Empowering Our Kids One Stitch At a Time".

 My honorable planner

 I hope you had a lovely summer as well, and are enjoying whatever is happening in your neck of the wood.

Happy sewing  dear friends.

Aminat

Still here!!!!

Hi folks, I am still very much around, just life as usual...However have been trying to read some of your lovely creations in the blogland. I hope to catch up soon. Miss you all dearly.....

Have a great one!!!!

Still here!!!!

Hello fellas!!!!, how has it been? sure everyone is enjoying the month and the sew-along that is everywhere in the blogsphere. Sincerely I have been sewing and very busy with life at the same time. Hopefully things will settle down soon and I will be able to showcase my latest projects.

 Infact my first project of the year was for a couple who are expecting a baby, they asked me to sew  African regalia for the hubby with  embroidery on the top (buba), it was so beautiful, , I made a skirt and a  blouse for the wife, a dress for their  girl and another outfit for the little one. I will be posting the pictures later  because I won't want to spoil the show before they wear it. I also made a top for myself and I have several FOs already cut . You can see have been busy right....lol.

I have been reading lot of blogs, so thrilled with all the lovely projects out there,  and getting inspirations from all these so God's willing this year is going to be a productive one. My goal is to sew SMART, sew NEAT and sew ADVANCE (By learning new technique a month).  I am going for some Vogue patterns this year, after  reading  Erica's comment about sewing Vogue pattern on The Blue Gardenia site , I believe nothing should stop me now, it's just another pattern  with lots of detail and great opportunity to learn new things. At the end of each Month, I will be showcasing new technique have learned for that month, so that will keep me on track.

Thank you all for all your support over the year, it's been wonderful and nothing-money-can -pay therapy to read from all of you, your encouraging comments and love over the years.......

 Aminat!!!!