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About Course

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced tailor, this course walks you through every step — from taking accurate measurements and cutting patterns to assembling up to 10 unique Abaya styles, each designed with modesty and sophistication in mind.

You’ll also learn to create matching hijabs that complement your designs perfectly, developing skills that empower you to sew for yourself, your clients, or even launch your own modest fashion brand.

By the end of the Masterclass, you’ll have mastered both technique and creativity — confident in your ability to produce elegant, comfortable, and professional-quality garments.

What Will You Learn?

  • Sew 10 unique Abaya styles, including Buttoned-Down, A-Line, Flare with Yoke, Batwing, Cowl, and Raglan-Sleeve designs.
  • Create matching hijabs (Diamond, Knee-Length, and Instant styles).
  • Develop strong foundational tailoring techniques:
  • >> Basic Blouse
  • >> Correct Hoodie
  • >> Basic Sleeve
  • >> Cuff Sleeve
  • >> Elastic Sleeve
  • Blend comfort, modesty, and creativity in your tailoring.
  • Apply finishing and styling techniques for polished results.

Requirements

  • This masterclass uses a miniature body form — representing half the measurements of a real figure. This helps reduce fabric waste and makes learning more practical.
  • A basic understanding of sewing tools is helpful, though not compulsory.
  • Below are the reference measurements used in class for your own form or adjustment:
  • >> Shoulder — 7.5″
  • >> Bust — 18″
  • >> Waist — 15″
  • >> Hip — 18.5″
  • >> Bust Point — 5″
  • >> Apex — 3.5″
  • >> Underbust Length — 6.5″
  • >> Half Length — 8.5″
  • >> Blouse — 9.5″
  • >> Gown — 28″
  • >> Sleeve — 10″

Audience

  • Modest fashion enthusiasts eager to explore abaya design and sewing from scratch.
  • Beginner and intermediate dressmakers who wish to refine their skills with practical, hands-on guidance.
  • Aspiring modest wear entrepreneurs looking to start their own abaya brand or collection.
  • Tailors and fashion students seeking to master abaya construction and finishing techniques.
  • Sisters who love creativity and wish to make their own elegant, well-fitted abayas at home.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction & Foundations

Module 2: Essential Sewing Skills (Basic Blouse)

Module 3: Essential Sewing Skills (Correct Hoodie Pattern)

Module 3: Placket Neckline

Module 4: Sleeves

Module 6: Blouse Sewing

Module 7: Snap/ Press Button, Zip

Module 10: Hijabs

Module 11: Buttoned-Down Garment

Module 13: A-Line Abaya

Module 14: Umbrella Abaya

Module 15: Flare Abaya with Yoke

Module 16: Batwing Abaya

Module 17: Cowl Abaya

Module 18: Raglan Sleeve Abaya

Instructors

Fatima Titilayo Olanipekun

Fatima Titilayo Olanipekun

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The Owner of Almithaaliyah Limited and Primary tutor.

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Almithaaliyah Academy

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  1. YM
    This class is really helpful and it came at the expected time

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