measurements

When it comes to construction or sewing an outfit, taking accurate measurements can be the difference between a great finished product and a bad one. The measurements that you definitely need are your chest, waist, hips, these are the basics for beginners. You may also want to take your shoulders, thigh and upper arm measurements. When taking these measurements, use a cloth tape measure, not a metal one. Make sure that, when you circle your chest or burst, waist, or hips, the tape is level and neither too tight nor too loose. Also measure yourself on your bare skin, not over clothes. And this may sound silly, but don’t trust your memory — be sure to write the measurements down!

     Chest: Measure the circumference of your chest. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust, wrap it around (under your armpits, around your shoulder blades, and back to the front) to get the measurement.

 Waist: Measure the circumference of your waist. Use the tape to circle your waist (sort of like a belt would) at your natural waistline, which is located above your belly button and below your rib cage. (If you bend to the side, the crease that forms is your natural waistline.) Don’t suck in your stomach, or you’ll get a false measurement. If you generally wear your clothes below your waist, take that measurement as well.

Hips: Measure the circumference of your hips. Start at one hip and wrap the tape measure around your rear, around the other hip, and back to where you started. Make sure the tape is over the largest part of your buttocks. Because making sure the tape is level back there can be hard, try to do it in front of a mirror.

sketch from Lola

Good work doll!!! She sent this in this morning. Hope  to see more of your sketches

fashion sketch

Hey dolls!!!!
 I guess you all are doing great!!! Today is all about drawing a sketch, bringing your designs to life on paper.Before you learn how to sew of even take perfect measurements, you have to know how to sketch a design of your dress or outfit you intend to sew or make. Reason is because, you don't have to know how to sew to be a fashion designer!!! Oh yes but you have to know how to design and sketch what you intend to make for a client ad what you want your tailors to sew.
 I am going to show you how to make a sketch for beginners... note it is not a professional sketch, it is just how I started sketching years back.

STEP 1
 Make a plain  sketch of the outfit you intend to sew

STEP 2
 Add details to it.

STEP 3. Draw a and a circle where the head should be.

 STEP 4 draw the neck

 STEP 5 draw the arms, Hehehe don't mind my arms.

 STEP 6 draw a one leg across

STEP 7 draw the other leg in the opposite direction

 All done dolls!!! Remember! It is all about the outfit and design, so concentrate on sketching your outfit first, the head, legs and arm will follow. At least for now before you become a pro!!! I would love to see pictures of your sketches. Soon. !!! All the best dolls xoxo till our next lesson!!!

Introduction to blog

Hello fellow fashion lovers, this is officially my first post, my name is Deborah uche obii, a fashion designer and creative director of house of DUS.
 I love sewing, fashion is my life after God and family. I'm really not going to bore you all with the story of my life!!! This blog was created to help and assist those interested in sewing, and knowing the core foundation of fashion and design and the industry in general!
 It is a new blog and my baby so treat it nice. Questions can be asked about any topic regarding sewing and fashion and I will gladly reply and give answers to such questions as best as I can.