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Think like the DESIGNER not the RE-CREATOR. I have been studying comments section for the past weeks and one thing I hav...
23/07/2026

Think like the DESIGNER not the RE-CREATOR.
I have been studying comments section for the past weeks and one thing I have learnt is people want understanding.
Questions like;
• what fabric was used
•what was used to create the structure
•pls the back
•the yardage and so many more, are usually present.

But they forget that most of these clothes are being sold and there is literally no way the designer will give the public the recipe on how the dress was made.

Note: these designers are not wicked, they worked for it,so you have to work for it too.

When you see a style, don't ask the designer how did you make it?
Ask yourself how can I make it?

•Understand the silhouette and fit ( hourglass, fitted at the bust and cinched at the waist)
•know the fabric that can give you such effect ( velvet, Chantilly lace and chiffon lined with light crepe)
•Check for structure (bonings for the waist, always add interfacing)
•Check for volume, drape or pleats. (The drape gave the hip more volume)
•Look at the length, body physique and shape.(The upper bodice looks longer)

LEARN TO RESEARCH
YouTube is one of God's blessings to mankind 💯
You might not see the style you are looking for but the good part about it, is that styles can always be broken down into segments.

Instead of searching, how to sew the trendy style?
Search, how to drape? How to cut a corset top? How to make a detachable yoke? How to attach a corset to a draped skirt?

Be SMART about it.
And instead of asking PLS THE BACK?

Ask yourself , what can I use for the back of mine?
For this dress, I would use buttons for the yoke part that has sleeve. Lacing with modesty panel for the corset then the part that falls down like a cape I would drape it round my neck.

I would also love the back of the skirt part to also take the v waistline.

TAKE HOME
People who create unique styles don't copy exactly.
There are different ways things can be done.
Nothing is new under the sun but the combination can be new.
If you don't get it the first time, then try again the second time.

Food for thought?
If you were to recreate this style, what would be the hardest part for you to make?

Instead of asking WHAT FABRIC DID YOU USE?Here's what you should...Be able to identify different fabric types. You don't...
21/07/2026

Instead of asking WHAT FABRIC DID YOU USE?
Here's what you should...

Be able to identify different fabric types.

You don't have to know all the types of fabric, you just have to able to identify the most commonly used type in TRENDS.

Fun fact: if the design is trending, the fabric is already trendy or about to trend.

CHEAT CODES to tell which fabric was used in a particular design in today's world,

♦If the design was made with a plain material, then;
About 80% of the time,it was made with crepe material.
If it has a silky, shiny look, then it was made with duchess or satin.
If it has a structured look, then milkado should come to mind.

♦if the design includes a corset and,
Looks transparent, then a corset mesh or skin net was used.
If it looks like the skin but not the skin, then a skin toned crepe was used.

COMMONLY USED FABRIC IN TODAY'S TREND
1. Crepe (there are different types)
2. Corset mesh
3. Chantilly lace
4. Velvet
5. Mesh fabric (most body hugs with gathers design we see these days, were made with this)
6. A*o oke ( every bride wants to use this for their traditional wedding)
7. Akwete (used for this common flare dress or skirt that has an extended flare on top of it)
8. Ankara and adire
9. Striped cotton fabric
10. Flower material, vintage material or flower crepe .

Another FREE TUTORIAL won't change a thing...I have always wondered why most people don't challenge themselves.They woul...
17/07/2026

Another FREE TUTORIAL won't change a thing...

I have always wondered why most people don't challenge themselves.

They would rather ask for tutorial in comments section than analyse, interpret, research and understand a design.

Not that asking is bad, but for how long do you want to keeping asking??

There is something called growth and in it, there is a part where you should be able to look at a dress and tell how it can be achieved not how the DESIGNER ACHIEVED IT.
(Note my use of words)

Most people wants the designer's blue print forgetting it's not the only blueprint. There will always be a thousand way to achieve a thing.

When you are recreating a style you should always brain search, ask yourself questions, like.....
What is this design made of?
How is it constructed?
What fabric would give the same effect?
How much fabric would I need?
How can I make it work?
These types of question set you on the right path

Dress and design: favour okonkwo
If you wanted to recreate this outfit, what would you want to know first? 👇

What I ordered VERSUS What I got‎It's been a while since I posted here.Over the past year, I've been learning, observing...
16/07/2026

What I ordered VERSUS What I got

‎It's been a while since I posted here.

Over the past year, I've been learning, observing, and paying closer attention to something interesting.

Whenever a beautiful dress is posted online, I almost always find comments like:

✨ "What fabric was used?"
✨ "How many yards did this take?"
✨ "How was this cut?"
✨ "Please do a tutorial."

This gave me an insight on why most people never seem to get the exact dress they ordered from their tailors.

Most of the tailors can't even tell the fabric used let alone recreating it perfectly.

It made me realize that many beginner fashion designers don't just want beautiful designs—they want to understand how those designs are created but they are doing it wrongly.

They want to be spoon fed everything.

So, I'm back.

I'll be sharing fashion analysis, sewing tips, and helping you break down beautiful styles so they don't feel impossible to recreate.

If you love sewing or fashion design, I'd love to know:
What's the hardest part about recreating a style you see online?

Design by: audreycyril
Recreated by: meemahpeter
(They are both besties)

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