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VARIOUS TYPES OF CLOTHING FABRICS

Types of Clothing Fabrics Assignment submitted by Miggie Olivia Oteka To list all the types of fabrics there are in the world would fill up pages and pages. But here is a select sample of the common ones, with a few exotic types thrown in. Acetate: is a combination natural and synthetic fibre. The natural element is from the cellulose of wood. Acrylic: fibres are man-made and incorporate by-products from petroleum and natural gas. Bark cloth: is a very old fabric type that was traditionally made and used in parts of Africa, Asia and the Pacific. It comes from the bark of particular trees native to these regions, whereby strips soaked and then beaten into sheets. Bark cloth was used as a garment and furnishings textile. Blends: are a general description of fabrics made of two or more fibres. The idea is to incorporate the distinct characteristics of the separate fibres into one textile. Cheesecloth: is a variant of cotton cloth and has a very loose weave. There are se...

Health Talk: Making soaps at home

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Are there any of you wishing or wanting to make soaps by himself at home? It's called homemade DIY soap making. It would interest you to know that it really doesn't take much stress and you'd be glad you learnt this tutorial.  Click below for tutorial: How to make homemade soaps

What is your breast shape: The right bra for your breast type

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Hiya Miggies,  Today we'll look at an entirely different topic today: Bra types for different breast shapes. Have you ever thought of knowing the type of breasts you have and what kind of bra to suit your breasts? A lot of you am sure,would also be in my shoe, I haven't thought of knowing my breast type . So, let's do this together. I've made researches and I hope it would help. Stay connected. DIFFERENT BREAST SHAPES  - Know your breast shape Omega shape Thin shape Archetype shape Reduced Projection shape Conical shape Uneven shape •Omega Shape: Also known as “ball-shaped breasts” it occurs over time due to improper bra wearing. The base of the breast is one circumference size. •Thin Shape: Also called tuberous breasts, this smaller breast causes the breast shape to appear slim and long. • Archetype: they're standard breasts are full and round & used by manufacturers to design. Most women with great implants have this. •Reduced ...

WHAT WE SHOULD DO TO LOOK BEAUTIFUL

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THINGS WE SHOULD DO TO LOOK BEAUTIFUL. Here are steps to take to help you look prettier; Skin care: taking care of your skin is one thing you must do. Your skin is the most essential part for you to look flawless. With a flawless skin, you can boost your confidence. But how? Using a face wash, always try to wash your face twice a day, mornings and nights to remove oils and dirts. Moisturize your body: Moisturizing your body will prevent your skin from drying out and cracking. Especially your feet, when you don't moisturize, your back foot cracks. Mosturizing your hands and feet will.keep.your skin healthy and radiant.   Find a moisturizer that has SPF in it. This will protect your skin against the sun's harmful rays, as well as prevent skin cancer. Have a dental hygiene by brushing your teeth, keeping your breath fresh, having dental floss andand using teeth whitening stripes. Care for your hair: keep your hair  healthy and help it appear shiny and bea...

WAYS TO WAKE UP LOOKING BEAUTIFUL

Hey Miggies, welcome. Pls follow this link for the bedtime beauty tips 8 SIMPLE WAYS TO WAKE UP LOOKING GORGEOUS

WORKOUTS FOR UPPER BODY REDUCTION FOR CLOTHES TO FIT

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As a woman, it is natural to feel concerned about the fat on your upper body. Upper body fat include: big chest, fat arm, fat stomach and possibly, big breast. Most times, women who have upper body fat have slimmer lower bodies and women with this shape are often concerned with reducing the upper body fat since clothes won't fit properly.  Do you know that abdominal fat can predispose you to heart diseases and metabolic disorder? I bet you don't. However, there are several exercises to make you look healthy and fit and then, you can wear your clothes with confidence.  Follow this link for some workout on reduction of upper body: 6 EASY MOVES FOR UPPER BODY REDUCTION Here are parts you should focus on to get a reduced upper body and their exercises: Exercise 1 - Chest and Shoulders Exercise 2 - Chest and Shoulders Exercise 3 - Chest and Back Exercise 4 - Back and Shoulders Exercise 5 - Shoulders and Upper Arms Exercise 6 - Upper Arms, Sh...

DIET TIPS FOR PREGANT WOMEN TO LOOK FIT, HEALTHY AND FASHIONABLE.

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It is important to eat the right diets when pregnant. It is a usual and common sign in pregnancy to feel hungry often but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to eat for two even if you're carrying triplet. Eating sparingly and making sure you eat the right diets is important for you and your baby.  Eating five times a day is allowed as long as you're not eating too much at a time. Vitamins and mineralsbare very important as well for you and your baby's health. Read Diet Tips for pregnant women: healthy diet tips for pregnant women Read  more   vitamins and supplements in pregnancy .  Read also:  certain foods that should be avoided in pregnancy . Remember, you could still look fashionable when pregnant but you really need extra time to take care of yourself. Like I would always say, I'm not too good at looking my best when it comes to fashion during pregnancy but when I want to, I give myself extra time to look good and fashionable. ...

GELE STYLE PLUS VIDEO OF HOW TO TIE GELE/ICHAFU

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Ichafu tying or Gele is a very important form of expressing our cultures and traditions in Nigeria. Ibos call this headgear, Ichafu while Yorubas call it Gele. This gele cannot be overlooked when it comes to occasions. The Yorubas especially, love and cherish this aspect of fashion like "kilode". Hardly would you attend a traditional wedding be it, Ibo or Yoruba, the gele is one that can be noticed because of its bold and sophisticated style of tying. The gele add extra beauty, that African natural to every African woman.  It is an art or skill that is either natural, inbuilt, or learnt. Most women are born with this skill and some acquire this skill, even men these days are good in tying geles. Mine is natural. I started tying gele when I was young for my mum and sister. Mum used to find it hard in tying gele especially for Sundays masses and I always helped out or i would tie a day before Sunday just so we won't be delayed for church. That said, below are sophistic...

WHAT IS YOUR DRESS SIZE

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figure 1.1 your guide to knowing your dress size As a fashion designer, instructor, tailor and stylist, I will help to put you through in knowing your dress size. It is important because often times, I come across clients, especially online clients, who don't have idea of what their dress sizes are. Now, to get you acquainted to this, please make sure you follow the guideline am going to teach you here. To get started, follow this steps: 1. What you need to know your body size measuring tape mirror pen  measurement book. I always advice that as a fashion lover, you should always have at least a measuring tape with you. Not just as a fashion lover but to everyone because this is necessary just in case there's is need for you to make purchase online, over the phone or through a friend. Once you've got the materials ready, move on to the next step. 2. Body measurements basics YOUR DRESS SIZE BASICS Once you've got your materia...

Trendy Classy Shoes

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Hiya dolls, These are lovely, gorgeous and classy shoes I found on Pinterest. You could find more details on how to buy them: Pinterest.com.

MIGLIORE FASHION JOKE: Spelling Mistakes Fashion Tailors Make

It's Monday and sometimes annoying but not to worry, have got something to lighten your day=-). There are several mistakes tailors make especially when taking down measurements. Here's what we'll do, Write down those spelling mistakes tailors make that you know. E.g, *Burst instead of bust *Heaps instead of hips Let me crack your ribs with what some of my bbm channel subscribers wrote: Waste instead of waist Lent instead of length Flair instead of flare Culf instead of cuff Shouda instead of shoulder Landing instead of lining Kneel length instead of knee length. Lmao. Add yours if you know any. Keep the joke lively.lol

CELEBRATING BRIDES LOOK. Pictures That Will Waoh You!

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To view pictures of today's brides contest, go this link and vote: http://migliorestitches.blogspot.com/p/who-is-most-beautiful-bride.html?m=1 Who becomes our first most beautiful bride.?

HOW TO SEW A TOP WITH VIDEO PRESENTATION

I'm so sure you wanna know how to sew a top. Have made some videos on how to sew a top. I want to show you on how to make a short top. Have got online students who are doing so well and have successfully completed their projects. Click here view photos of a student's project, also to join this online training, all info needed are here: http://migliorestitches.blogspot.com/p/online-fashion-training-sewing.html?m=1

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR TOWELS

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FASHION IS HEALTH.  If there's one thing am meticulous and sensitive about aside under-wears, it is towels.This, I am so certain of when it comes to care of towels. I don't joke with my hygiene,so i don't joke with my towels. I am going to let you know the ways to care for your towels.                           What you need to know about your towels if not properly taken care of.   New towels most times have silicone, coating and other finishes left on their fibers from the manufacturing process.  The best way to wash your towels is only by the use of detergents else the towel becomes weak and soft quickly. It is always good to change your towels at least after 3 years. They could loose cottons because and their plush feel. Most of you must have experienced odors from your towels even after washing and drying to use the next day. It is because it is not well dried. If pl...

TULLE IN A GLAM LOOK. TULLE IT LADIES

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Tulle is a type of style made with soft net fabric and usually sewn in gathers. Commonly made in skirt and can also be made as dress and pant. Hmm,  that pant I mentioned, I haven't seen one made in tulle, thinking about it now, I'm so sure it would be very nice if we'll designed, sewn and styled. Who Could give a tulle style in pant a try? I would too.  See photos of tulle outfits below: SEE MORE:  MORE GIRLY GIRL TULLE GLAM STYLES

THE RIGHT PANTIES FOR THE RIGHT CLOTHES. Know the best undies for your clothes

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I have been in that situation in the past where i wore an undies that was transparent, you could see the colour of the pant right on my skirt, that was bad. Thanks to my room mate who alerted me before going out, i could have been made the joke of that day. Am sure a lot of our ladies have been in this situation and don't know the right undies for their clothes. Ok, here are two examples of what am talking about: Or pic 1.1 wrong use of under-wears You see what I mean? Some ladies wear the wrong undies and their outfits completely go wrong, either clothes are revealing to show their undies or buttocks are divided. There are different types of underwear you first need to know to help you choose for the right clothes. Things you should not do while wearing your underwear You can't wear a white underwear under a black chiffon or jersey fabrics  Do not wear undies that would make your buttocks divide.  If you are buying underwear for a pair of white jeans/s...