Posts

Showing posts from November 24, 2017

NEW IGBO TRADITIONAL OUTFIT ALERT. EBUKA'S OUTFIT AT BAAD ISN'T AGBADA

Image
It's almost a week since the show off of Ebuka's attire at the #BAAD2017, yet people still talk about this tailored outfits by Ugo Monye. This is to let you know that Ebuka's outfit isn't Agbada and can't be viewed as agbada as it wasn't sewn as the Yoruba Agbada attire. However, it is an Agbada inspired outfit. Agbada does not have a front slit opened from up to down.  Agbada is to be folded up to shoulder from time to time giving the man a buoyant and glam look.  Agbada does not come with button to close up slit.  The superb outfit pictured below is called AGBADA Agbada known to be a very stylish bourgeoisie outfits gives men that I'm in charge kinda look, gives them. Confidence and sure does look good on them. Agbada is a Yoruba traditional attire.  On the other hand, the recent trendy outfit by Ugo Monye influenced by Ebuka is now referred to as "AKWAMONYE". Akwamonye is a Yoruba Agbada inspired look It was created by...

HOW TO KNOW YOUR DRESS SIZE

Image
WHAT IS YOUR DRESS SIZE Note by Evelyn Umeh 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 DR...

LATEST MODEL AND FASHIONISTA, CHINAZA SHOWS OFF IN TGIF OUTFIT

Image
We see this fashionista is really up in her game as she was seen posing in her faded Jean and canvas. See the pictures she shared on her snapchat @chizzykizz:

MS LESSON/TUTORIAL: HISTORY OF SEWING MACHINE

Image
Note by Evelyn Umeh INTRODUCTION TO SEWING MACHINES HISTORY: 1790: The first workable sewing machine was invented and patented by the British inventor Thomas Saint. The use of thread and needle and mechanical fingers. 1830: French Tailor, Barthelemy Thimonnier patented the first practical sewing machine. 1834: The earliest idea for a double thread was invented by Walter Hunt of newyork 1851: Isaac Singer patented the first rigid-arm sewing machines. 1856: the sewing machine combination was formed consisting of singer, howe, Wheeler & Wilson and Grover & Baker.