My Local DressMaker

  Congratulations to @cherrelleskeete for her award of best supporting actress at @thebbtas The Black British Theatre Awards. Her partner @shilohcoke had  this beautiful velvet tailored jacket that needed some alterations. It was a little too big and boxy. I shaped and contoured it flatter her curves. A very famous online fashion brand sent her trousers that were 2 sizes too large which i made alterations too as well.I love how the outfits complimented each other. I always enjoy sewing for Cherelle  Skeete. She has a unique style and  Really loves halter necks. This is the second one I have made for her. Cherelle was torn between 2 ideas. In the end we went for the halterneck top part with wide leg bottom creating this super fabulous jumpsuit. The fabric was a lovely bold green and black print with pink stripes but i didn't want to have the stripes all the way through the outfit so i cut them out of the top part and added an extra stripe on each leg. I really love th...

  Last year I made this outfit for actress @cherrelleskeete which she wore for  The Black British Theatre Awards @thebbtas #awards #Ceremony. It was a great event and Cherelle looked amazing in her tailed #jumpsuit . 1 year on we have another #jumpsuit for this year's awards ceremony with the addition of some #cowrieShellJewelry . ( pics to come soon) My name is Akua Ofosuhene and I am My Local Dressmaker call or DM for all your tailoring needs 07389 136 084

This is our contribution to the Dont Rush Challenge. We are a group of London based designers who while under lock down decided to collaborate and produce some new outfits for the Dont Rush challenge. Hope you like it. We can all be found online. We'd love to do more online video projects, so if you make clothes get intouch ! Video features: Dedais ethical clothing My Local Dressmaker Cock and Bull Menswear MACOB organic beauty IsItDaniDawk Sherine Creations Nicol DeNior Lachouett Couture