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When you're drafting for a plus-size body, the pattern might not look like the usual ones with that “fine” defined waist...
26/07/2025

When you're drafting for a plus-size body, the pattern might not look like the usual ones with that “fine” defined waist.
And that’s okay.

As long as you understand body proportions and you know what you’re doing, it will fit.

Don’t stress yourself trying to force a shape that’s not there, draft for the body in front of you.

Have you ever drafted for a plus-size client? How did it go?

The other day I talked about the basic bodice pattern (check my last post if you missed it).Today, let’s talk about the ...
24/07/2025

The other day I talked about the basic bodice pattern (check my last post if you missed it).
Today, let’s talk about the bustier pattern.

For the longest time, I couldn’t pronounce the word “bustier” properly 😅
Even though I knew the correct pronunciation, once I opened my mouth to say it, wahala.
Imagine my surprise when I watched the edited tutorials for our Ankara Blouse Masterclass and realized I actually said it right! 😂 Small wins, abeg.

Anyway, let me tell you what a bustier pattern means to me:
Underbust tightening + overbust tightening.
That’s the simple idea behind it. Once you understand that, the rest starts to make sense.

Have you tried drafting a bustier before? Or does it still confuse you?
Let’s talk 👇🏽

The basic bodice is the main foundation for most fitted clothes. Once you know how to draft it well, you can use it to s...
22/07/2025

The basic bodice is the main foundation for most fitted clothes. Once you know how to draft it well, you can use it to sew all kinds of styles blouses, gowns, jackets, bustiers, anything.

A good basic bodice should:

Match your exact body measurements
Have the right darts to shape the bust area
Have neat armholes and neckline
Fit both the front and back well
Include seam allowance

Once you get this part right, sewing becomes easier and your clothes will fit better.

Have you tried drafting a basic bodice before? Or do you just cut directly on fabric? Let’s gist in the comments 👇🏽

21/07/2025

I used to be queen of lamenting 😅
One small problem like this, I’d lament for hours.
But these days?
I ask myself, “How do we fix it?”

I made a decision some years ago to stop lamenting about my situation and focus on how to fix it.Back then, I could spen...
20/07/2025

I made a decision some years ago to stop lamenting about my situation and focus on how to fix it.

Back then, I could spend hours complaining. Once I find a partner like this eh, two of us will open the book of lamentations. I lament, you lament, we’ll just be exchanging rounds of complaints for hours.

But over time, it started to feel different. I began asking myself, “Now that you’ve finished lamenting, has anything changed?”

That’s when my mindset started to shift. These days, for every challenge I face, my focus is, “How do I make it better?”
It’s the same mindset I bring into sewing and into teaching.

Episode 2 of our Ankara Blouse Masterclass is now live.
In this one, I show you how to go from a basic bodice to a full bustier pattern.
Comment “Episode 2” and I’ll send it to you.
It’s completely free.

19/07/2025

Hi First Breed Fam!

Excuses are sweet, and as Nigerians, we have plenty. As women, we sometimes have even more.But whatever excuse you’re ho...
16/07/2025

Excuses are sweet, and as Nigerians, we have plenty. As women, we sometimes have even more.

But whatever excuse you’re holding on to, there are thousands of people who have faced the same thing… and moved past it. They’re doing great.
It’s up to you: keep holding on to those sweet excuses, or move forward to greater things.

The only person who can truly tell you the truth is you.

Meanwhile, I think Mark has put me in some kind of algorithm jail 😩
If you can see this post, give me a sign 👀

Thank you Esther James Mbom for the like, it gave me hope 😅

👋🏾 Hi, I’m Juliet.
I teach complete beginners how to sew stylish, comfortable clothes step by step.
I post free sewing tutorials every week.
Come join the community!

Sometimes, people assume that those who are succeeding had it easy.We often throw shade, thinking it's all smooth sailin...
15/07/2025

Sometimes, people assume that those who are succeeding had it easy.

We often throw shade, thinking it's all smooth sailing for them. But in reality, many of these successful people have worked (and are still working) very hard to get where they are.

Why am I saying this?

Because I think Mark has locked me in some algorithm jail. Lately, it feels like it’s just me and AI talking to each other on this page.

Mark Biko, abeg release me 😅

While I’m waiting for bail, if you can see this post, show me a sign 👀

Hi, I’m Juliet.
I teach complete beginners how to sew stylish, comfortable clothes, step by step.
I post free tutorials every week.
Come join the community!

I once ruined an entire blouse just because I measured wrong.That was the day I learned: if you get the measurements wro...
13/07/2025

I once ruined an entire blouse just because I measured wrong.

That was the day I learned: if you get the measurements wrong, everything else will be wrong.

If you're still guessing your bust, waist, or shoulder width... stop.
I just dropped Episode 1 of my Ankara Blouse Masterclass, and I'm showing you exactly how to take accurate body measurements—the right way.

🎯 It’s beginner-friendly. It’s free. And it’s live right now.

👇 Sewing along? Drop a 🧵 in the comments and tag me in your progress!

Ankara Blouse Masterclass – Episode 1 is LIVE! In this first episode, I’m showing you how to take accurate body measurem...
13/07/2025

Ankara Blouse Masterclass – Episode 1 is LIVE!

In this first episode, I’m showing you how to take accurate body measurements so your blouse fits just right. This step is the foundation of the entire sewing process, don’t skip it!

This series is beginner-friendly and packed with value.

👇 Drop a comment if you're sewing along or have any questions. I’d love to see your progress!

09/07/2025

What is your take on hip padding?
I’ll go first,
check the comments.

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