SWIMWEAR & LINGERIE TRAINING

Posted on June 18, 2015 by cocfashionschool

The Swimwear/Lingerie Course is one that focuses solely on swimsuits and underwear. It is essential that whoever enrols for this course must have prior beginners tailoring knowledge as this training employs advanced methods only.

Details of the course are as follows:

Duration: 8-12 weeks (3 months minimum)

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Time: 11am – 2pm or 3pm – 6pm (Call in to Confirm Available Batch)

Weekend: Saturdays Only | Time: 1pm – 6pm (only on request)

Price: N160,000 (without tools) | N230,000 (with tools – tools include a sewing kit, table top sewing machine & mannequin)

COURSES:

Swimwear/Lingerie Fundamentals
Pattern Drafting
Tailoring Techniques
Couture Techniques
Fitting Techniques
Project & Certification

COURSE OUTLINE:

1-) Swimwear/Lingerie Fundamentals:

Phases of Design
Principles of Design
Silhouettes

About Swimwear – Background, Application, Etc
Types of Swimsuits
Fabrics for Swimsuits
About Lingerie
Types of Lingerie
Fabrics for Underwear
How to sketch the various Swimsuits & Lingerie
Elements of an Underwear/Swimsuit

Stitches
Seams
Working with Lycra
Working with lace & Delicate fabrics
Bra Size Finder
Deriving basic Country Sizes

2-) Pattern Drafting:

Brassieres (Bikini, Underwire, Push up, Half Cup, U-plunge, Strapless, Sports & Breastfeeding)
Panties (Thongs, High waist, Low Waist, Boy Shorts, etc)
Corsets, Girdles & Waist Clinchers
Body Shapers
Basques
One-Piece Suit
Shorts & Boxers
Kimono
House Coats
Panty hose
Socks

3-) Tailoring Techniques:

Lycra Methods
Lace Methods
Silk & Satin Methods
Cotton Methods
Seams
Piping
Looping

4-) Couture Techniques:

Draping
Ruffling – Frail Finish
Ruffling – Rose Finish
Ruffling – Shreds Finish
Creating Fringe, etc
Beading & Bedazzling

5-) Fitting Techniques:

Bras
Swimsuits
Corsets & Etc

6-) PROJECT : 2-4 weeks

Receive Project Topic – (project will be exhibited)
Create & Develop your exhibition/project collection
Pitch & Defend project
COC Exhibition/Fashion Show – (Showcasing your project collection)
Certification & Graduation

HATS & FASCINATORS

Posted on June 8, 2015 by cocfashionschool

COC Fashion School offers a robust hat making course that teaches you the best of French and British Millinery techniques all at once.

Couture Head Pieces that are most fashionable and flawless, We strive to ensure that each student learns to produce such delicate pieces with excellent detail and superb finishing.

It’s truly a course like non other.

Details of the course are as follows:

Course: Hats & Fascinators

Duration: 2 – 3 Months

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Time: 11am – 2pm or 2:30pm – 6pm (Call in to Confirm Available Batch)

Weekend: Saturdays Only | 1pm – 6pm (only on request)

Price: N150,000 (without tools) | N220,000 (with tools – tools include a sewing kit, table top sewing machine & mannequin)

Courses:

Hat Fundamentals
Glue Jobs
Sewing Jobs
Project & Certification

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES:

1-) FUNDAMENTALS : 2 weeks

Phases of Design
Sketching Hats
Colour theory: wheel & combination
Principles of Design
Measurements, Circumference, Deriving Hat Sizes
Hand Stitching: Basic Stitches, Finishing Stitches & Design Stitches
Creating Shapes, Letters & Numbers
Making Flower, Petals, Rose, Leaf, Bows, etc
Learning to use a sewing machine
Sewing straight lines, curves, shapes, angles, etc
Basic Sewing Practice
Designing a Collection
Project

2-) GLUE : 3 weeks

Intro to hat blocking
Dyes, Stiffener,Glues
Hair Ruffle
Fascinators (with no brim)
Fascinators (with a brim)
Straw Hats
Variety of Sinamay hats

3-) SEWING JOBS : 3 weeks

Head Wrap
Turban
Beret
Fila
Tennis Hat
Fedora Hat
Sunny/Beach Hats

4-) PROJECT : 2-4 weeks

Receive Project Topic – (project will be exhibited)
Create & Develop your exhibition/project collection
Pitch & Defend project
COC Exhibition/Fashion Show – (Showcasing your project collection)
Certification & Graduation

CONTACT US:

BRIDAL MAJOR

Posted on June 8, 2015 by cocfashionschool

The Bridal Major course is one that focuses solely on bridal gowns and accessories. It is essential that whoever enrols for this course must have prior beginners tailoring knowledge as this training employs advanced methods only.

Details of the course are as follows:

Course: Bridal Major

Duration: 3 Months

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Time: 11am – 2pm or 2:30pm – 6pm (Call in to Confirm Available Batch)

Weekend: Saturdays Only | 1pm – 6pm (only on request)

Price: N150,000 (without tools) | N220,000 (with tools – tools include a sewing kit, table top sewing machine & mannequin)

COURSE OUTLINE

1-) Bridal Fundamentals:

Phases of Design
Principles of Design
Silhouettes

About the Wedding Dress – Background, Application, Etc
Types of Wedding Dresses
How to sketch the various wedding dresses
Elements of a wedding dress

Stitches
Seams

2-) Pattern Drafting:

Bustier
Bodice
Skirt
Petticoat
Bolero

Style Focus:

Straight Fuel
A-line
Mermaid Dress by gathers
Mermaid Dress by Pleats
Mermaid dress by 8-Piece Cut
Ball Dress
Little Bride

3-) Couture Techniques:

Draping
Ruffling – Frail Finish
Ruffling – Rose Finish
Ruffling – Shreds Finish
Beading & Bedazzling

4-) Accessories:

Veil
Gloves
Fascinators
Hand fan
Umbrella

PROJECT : 2-4 weeks

Receive Project Topic – (project will be exhibited)
Create & Develop your exhibition/project collection
Pitch & Defend project
COC Exhibition/Fashion Show – (Showcasing your project collection)
Certification & Graduation

Suits Major – Women

Posted on June 8, 2015 by cocfashionschool

The Suit Major-Women course is one that focuses solely on women suits and accessories. It is essential that whoever enrolls for this course must have prior beginners tailoring knowledge as this training employs advanced methods only.

Details of the course are as follows:

Course: Suits Major – (for WOMEN)

Duration: 9-12 weeks (3 months)

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Time: 11am – 2pm or 2:30pm – 6pm (Call in to Confirm Available Batch)

Weekend: Saturdays Only | 1pm – 6pm (only on request)

Price: N150,000 (without tools) | N220,000 (with tools – tools include a sewing kit, table top sewing machine & mannequin)

Course outline:

About the Suit – Background, Application, Etc
Difference between a suit, tuxedo, blazer, etc
How to sketch a suit, blazer, tuxedo, shirts, pants accessories, etc

Elements of a Quality Suit- Tailoring, Fit, Detail
Taking Suit Measurement & Sizes
Pattern Drafting (Camisole, Waistcoat, Jacket, Pants, Skirt)

Style Focus:

Basic Camisole
Corporate Shirt
Ruffle Shirt

Waist Coat
Basic Suit Jacket
Double Breasted Jacket
Peplum Jacket

Pencil Skirt
Straight Skirt
Flair Skirt
Peplum bottom pencil skirt

Palazzo Pants
Pencil Pants
Bell bottom pants

Extras – Accessories:

Ties – (Slim & Fat)
Bow ties
Cravats/Scarves
Ruffle Scarves
Pocket Squares
Brooch

PROJECT : 2-4 weeks

Receive Project Topic – (project will be exhibited)
Create & Develop your exhibition/project collection
Pitch & Defend project
COC Exhibition/Fashion Show – (Showcasing your project collection)
Certification & Graduation

Suits Major – Men

Posted on June 8, 2015 by cocfashionschool

The Suit Major-Men course is one that focuses solely on male suits and accessories. It is essential that whoever enrolls for this course must have prior knowledge in tailoring & pattern drafting as this training employs advanced methods only.

Details of the course are as follows:

Course: Suits Major – (for men)

Duration: 6 – 8 weeks (2 months)

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Time: 11am – 2pm or 2:30pm – 6pm (Call in to Confirm Available Batch)

Weekend: Saturdays Only | 1pm – 6pm (only on request)

Price: N150,000 (without tools) | N220,000 (with tools – tools include a sewing kit, table top sewing machine & mannequin)

COURSE OUTLINE:

About Suits – Background, Application, Etc
Difference between a suit, tuxedo, blazer, etc
How to sketch a suit, tuxedo, shirts, accessories, etc
Elements of a Quality Suit, Tailoring, Fit, Detail
Taking Suit Measurement & Sizes
Pattern Drafting (Shirt, Waistcoat, Jacket, Pants)

Style Focus:

Basic Corporate Shirt
Bishop Collar Shirt
Tuxedo Shirt – Plain
Tuxedo Shirt – Pleats
V- neck waistcoat
U-neck waistcoat
Double Breasted waistcoat
Basic Pants
Boot-cut Pants
Pencil Pants
Basic Suit Jacket – 1 button, 2 buttons, etc
Double Breasted Jacket
Tuxedo Jacket
Trench Coat

Extras – Accessories:

Ties – (Slim & Fat)
Bow ties
Cravats
Pocket Squares
Socks

PROJECT : 2-4 weeks

Receive Project Topic – (project will be exhibited)
Create & Develop your exhibition/project collection
Pitch & Defend project
COC Exhibition/Fashion Show – (Showcasing your project collection)
Certification & Graduation

REGISTER HERE:

Men’s wear Training

Posted on June 6, 2015 by cocfashionschool

Course: Menswear

Duration: 6 months

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Time: 11am – 2pm or 2:30pm – 6pm (Call in to Confirm Available Batch)

Weekend: Saturdays Only | 1pm – 6pm (only on request)

Price: N180,000 (without tools) | N250,000 (with tools – tools include a sewing kit, table top sewing machine & mannequin)

Courses:

Fundamentals
Tops
Bottoms
Traditional
Jackets
Launch-Out Project
Exhibition, Graduation & Certification

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES:

1-) FUNDAMENTALS : 3-4 weeks

Introduction to Fashion Design
Fashion Terms, Definition & Application
Design Phases
Principles of Design
Elements of Design
Colour Theory & Colour Combination
Fabric Combination & Pattern Flow
Intro to sketching, fashion illustration & collage
Creating a Collection
Measuring Methods
Standard body measurements & country sizes
Hand Stitching techniques – Functional stitches & Design Stitches
Intro to pattern drafting
Focus garments – Band/Belt, Apron
Introduction to the sewing machine. Parts, Functions, Care
Learning to use the sewing machine
Maintenance and Servicing a Sewing machine.
Sewing Straight lines, Curves, Shapes, Letters, etc
Single line sewing, double line sewing, etc
Seams – Types, Uses & Application
Tailoring Essentials – Folding, Looping, Piping, etc
Project: Conceive & Develop a Collection (specified case study will be given to each student)
Recess

Course Duration: 3-4 weeks (About 12 classes)

2-) TOPS : 6 weeks

Drafting Basic Shirt block
Vest / Singlet
Round neck T-Shirt
Vee neck T-Shirt
Raglan T-Shirt
Polo Shirt
Corporate Shirt
Bishop Collar Shirt
Tuxedo Shirt, (no pleats)
Tuxedo Shirt (with pleats)
Collection Project

Course duration: 5-6weeks (18 classes)

3-) BOTTOMS : 2 weeks

Cargo Shorts
Normal Pants
Bootcut Pants
Pencil Pants
Collection Project

Course duration: 2 weeks (6 classes)

4-) TRADITIONAL : 3 weeks

Kaftan
Danshiki
Agbada
Etibo
Senator
Fila
Hand knitting design stitch

Course duration: 3weeks (9 classes)

5-) JACKETS : 4 – 6 weekS

Vest
Cardigan
Hood Jacket
Waist Coat
Blazer
Military Jackets

6-) Extras : 1 week

Ties
Bow ties
Cravats
Pocket Squares

7-) PROJECT MONTH : 4 – 8 weeks

Receive Project Topic – (project will be exhibited)
Create & Develop your exhibition/project collection
Pitch & Defend project
COC Exhibition/Fashion Show – (Showcasing your project collection)
Certification & Graduation

CONTACT US:

Women’s Wear Training

Posted on June 6, 2015 by cocfashionschool

Course: Women’s Wear

Duration: 6 months minimum

Weekdays: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | Time: 11am – 2pm or 2:30pm – 6pm (Call in to Confirm Available Batch)

Price: N200,000 (without tools) | N260,000 (with tools – tools include a sewing kit, table top sewing machine & mannequin)

Courses:

Fundamentals
Tops
Bottoms
Gowns & Jumpsuits
Launch-Out Project
Exhibition, Graduation & Certification

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

1-) FUNDAMENTALS : 3-4 weeks

Introduction to Fashion Design
Fashion Terms, Definition & Application
Design Phases
Principles of Design
Elements of Design
Colour Theory & Colour Combination
Fabric Combination & Pattern Flow
Intro to sketching, fashion illustration & collage
Creating a Collection
Measuring Methods
Standard body measurements & country sizes
Deriving Bra Sizes
Hand Stitching techniques – Functional stitches & Design Stitches
Intro to pattern blocking
Focus garments – Band/Belt, Waist Slip, Flair Skirt, Apron
Introduction to the sewing machine. Parts, Functions, Care
Learning to use the sewing machine
Maintenance and Servicing a Sewing machine.
Sewing Straight lines, Curves, Shapes, Letters, etc
Single line sewing, double line sewing, etc
Seams – Types, Uses & Application
Tailoring Essentials – Folding, Looping, Piping, etc
Project: Conceive & Develop a Collection (specified case study will be given to each student)
Recess

Course Duration: 3-4months (About 12 classes)

Student’s Collage

Student’s work

2-) TOPS : 6 weeks

Elastic Top/Dress
Shift Top
Batwing Top
Iro & Buba
Cowl Neck top
Drafting a Bustier Pattern
Off-shoulder, Spaghetti Strap, Halter Neck & Monostrap top from bustier
Drafting a basic bodice pattern
Tank top
Hood Top
Crop
Peplum
Shirts
Bolero
Tuxedo
Blazer
Collection Project

Course Duration: 5-6 weeks minimum (15-18 classes)

3-) BOTTOMS : 4 weeks

Pleated Flair Skirt
Circle SkirT
Ball Skirt
Pencil Skirt
Straight Skirt
A-line Skirt
Wrap Skirt
Peplum Skirt (using bias & pleats)
Mermaid Skirt (umbrella method)
4 pieces skirt
6 pieces skirt
8 pieces skirt
Shorts
Pallazos
Tailored Pants
Collection Project

Course duration: 4 weeks (12 classes)

4-) GOWNS & JUMPSUITS : 6 weeks

A-line summer dress
Assymetrical Halter Dress
Pencil Dress
Peplum Dress
Shirt Dress
Mermaid Dresses
Playsuits
Jumpsuits
Victorian Ball Gowns
Review, Revisions, Finishing Touches

5-) PROJECT MONTH : 4 – 8 weeks

Receive Project Topic – (project will be exhibited)
Create & Develop your exhibition/project collection
Pitch & Defend project
COC Exhibition/Fashion Show – (Showcasing your project collection)
Certification & Graduation

CONTACT US:

A day in COC Fashion School

Posted on June 5, 2015 by cocfashionschool

It’s a training day today and as usual, we are having a lot of fun sharing ideas, teaching new skills and watching our unique students improve on amazing production methods. .

I thought it a good idea to share my present view in class today . . . Simply beautiful..

A student’s collage work:

. . .soo much more coming. ❤️❤️

COLOURS OF C.U.E @ Africa Fashion Week 2015

Posted on June 5, 2015 by cocfashionschool

Sooo. . . .May 2015 was a really busy month for Colours of C.U.E. There were numerous fittings, media interviews, impromptu styling sessions and a whole whole lot. Amongst everything was the launch of our spring/summer 2015 collection called variance.

The collection was first shown at African Fashion Week Nigeria, it had a lot of custard, monochrome print, thigh high slits and much more. . . Just a few pictures to show you what went down. . .

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COC Fashion School, Lekki

Posted on June 4, 2015 by cocfashionschool

It”s been a long time coming, lots of people asking. . . “Do you teach how to make these awesome pieces?” Can you show me everything you know?? How do i become a huge fashion designer?? I’m too busy at work, can i still learn how to sew? where can i?? I believe i got what it takes but i’m so afraid to launch out, what if people don’t like my work???”

Questions! Questions!! Questions!!!

Some long term clients turned friends, Some admirers of our works and a lot of referred beautiful people.

Well, we heard (as we always put the needs of our clients first), we considered, now we have designed for you, our very own fashion school that can answer all your questions while training you in all we know.

It’s exclusive, detailed, comfy and so flexible…

Details about our major courses coming up in a bit and i’m so so excited about our school as i’ve always loved imparting knowledge to any willing individual…

Stick around for more details, itzzz awesomeness!!!. . .

COC Fashion School

. . .Training Extraordinary Fashion Designers

Tag Archives: lekki

SWIMWEAR & LINGERIE TRAINING

HATS & FASCINATORS

BRIDAL MAJOR

Suits Major – Women

Suits Major – Men

Men’s wear Training

Women’s Wear Training

A day in COC Fashion School

COLOURS OF C.U.E @ Africa Fashion Week 2015

COC Fashion School, Lekki