Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops
About Me
A course by user9631244 surname9631244 , Fashion Designer, Dressmaker, and Author
Joined January 2022
Learn to make long-lasting garments that are inclusive of all body types using the freehand cutting method
Joined January 2022
About the video: About Me
Overview
“To start with, I will tell you more about myself and how I got to this stage of my career.”
In this video lesson user9631244 surname9631244 addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops. Learn to make long-lasting garments that are inclusive of all body types using the freehand cutting method.
Partial transcription of the video
“About Me Hi, I'm Chinelo Bally. I'm a couturier, a dressmaking instructor, an author, and a Nigerian-born Brit that lives in Lagos, Nigeria. I studied Media and Creative Industries at the University of East London. At this point, I had no idea how to make my own clothes, so I took some time off uni and went to learn with an aunt who used to make my clothes, how to make my clothes. Once I finished, after three months, I returned to finish my degree program. I learnt the basics from my aunt and then went on to teach myself everything I know about sewing, so I know that you can do it too. Afte...”
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Course summary for: Freehand Cutting and Sewing of Peplum Tops
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Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing
A course by user9631244 surname9631244
Chinelo Bally is a fashion designer, author, television personality, and an avid lover of all things creative. She specializes in a unique method of garment production called Freehand Cutting. Over the past 10 years, she has shared her skills with students and audiences all over the world. She runs workshops all over the UK, regularly participates in craft exhibitions, and takes part in many craft-based TV series.
Her first television appearance was as a contestant on BBC2's "The Great British Sewing Bee”, where she came in second. Following the success of the show, she has written two bestselling books, Freehand Fashion and Sew Chinelo. She is also the CEO and creative director of the Chinelo Bally studios in Lagos, Nigeria, where they specialize in bridal and occasion-wear for women worldwide and have even dressed celebrities for high-end events.
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