This issue of tailors is truly the problem with our country as a whole. From how we treat house help, to random people on the street. We hate ourselves and each other. We only treat people well if we feel like they are a “somebody.” We love White people eating our food and speaking bad pidgin, but if a 2nd or 3rd generation Nigerian tries to speak their native language, we make fun of them. We need help as a people.
First off… I can’t get over the fact that you are SOOOOO GORGEOUS!!! second, you just are hilarious regardless of what you’re talking about it!! ❤ you are literally SOOOO inspiring and I literally want to come to Houston just to see you live!!! Keep representing!
I am sorry you went through that one thing I wish Nigerian tailors would do is if you know a client wants you to make something you have never made before, be honest and tell them that you have never made it and that you need to learn how to make it before they make for the client and it is as simple as trying to make a mini version of it for a small half dress and fix small mistakes that you make. As someone who makes clothes before I say yes to any client, I make it very clear to them that I have never made something like this before so I ask for a longer time so that I can make and fix mistakes in my patterns and make a sample of it with a muslin fabric before going to the real fabric.
I’m sorry that you went through all that. But I’m sure there are fantastic tailors where you are. I’m a Nigeria based in Manchester Uk, am in my third year in college studying fashion designing. Buzz me for your next outfit and you will not be disappointed.❤
The wrinkles is from the iron on interfacing. Once the glue has set into the fabric it's almost impossible to resolve. This seems to be a consistent problem across a lot of these garments. Even on that instagram you shared you can see some of the garments have that issue but it's less noticeable because the garments are heavily beaded. Iron on interfacing is tricky if you don't have good quality fusibles or a good quality iron. You might as well set your money on fire with all these garments because even if your getting more for your money your basically getting nothing wearable at all.
If I tell you what my Zambian tailor did to my wedding gown !!!!!!!! The second tailor had to literally take it apart at fix it one week to the wedding
You have to tell them you don't want a corset. Corsets are the mainstream styles in Nigeria these days because everyone wants to look snatched. So by default, most styles come with corset and it's because they can get house help in Nigeria. I wouldn't say you have to be in person, but virtual appointments are very much required for best fit. That way they can guide you through what they need. Zurik is a brand with the owner that is from Chicago but produces in Lagos, and she does primarily virtual consultations. Her work is great, and her having US influence, helps her to understand what US based customers will want (i.e zipper not being at the back, which is how many tailors in Nigeria make pants for the tightest fit).
I admire that you don't use your following to get better results. To me I think that's caring about normal people and teaching the tailors so that the regular people after you have a better experience.
Nawooo I’m sorry that happened to you! I have a tailor that sew my clothes for me whose in Abuja. Let me know if you want me to send you pictures of her work and information
😂. I learnt my lesson we had a wedding in Dakar and I had a good (not for me) of what I ordered vs what I couldn’t get. I had to ask the tailor to stop and give whatever he did on the fabric and go to a designer. My luck was that I had bought two pieces of fabric because of trust issues
Great video! It's unfortunate you had all these bad experiences... Luckily when a trad outfit is needed, the bride/birthday girl/ celebrant has the tailor already booked to make my outfit, so I just show up, get measured and pay. I havent had to use a Nigerian tailor 😅. Side note: I watched this video with earphones and I can only hear you on the right ear, there is only the background music on the left. Idk if it's just me
I can only hear in my right ear cup as well , my right ear doesn’t work, if I hadn’t seen your comment I wouldn’t have known to turn my headphones around, thanks.
Hello Dear, here watching and supporting, my fellow content creator, thanks for posting this content, here to encourage you to keep going, keep pushing forward, thumbs up and blessing to you
I am a tailor and it is the construction. Real clothing makers would NEVER construct that bust that way. They did not even give you a bust just flat fabric over a bust cup. No contouring Gahhhhhh terrible
So sorry you experienced that, Bev. Biko do you like that nickname? If you don't I will edit it. 😁 I have experienced bad tailoring before when I was in Nigeria though. Since I've been in the US I haven't worked with any Nigerian tailors yet. Thanks for sharing this experience and I hope you have a better experience in the future.
As an ex tailor I can say there’s a demonic spirit in the tailoring industry. That’s all I’m saying! 😮 However, I had a beautiful dress made in Nigeria in just three days! I was blown away.
Beverly you are hilarious. I follow you on IG and it's unfortunate when you try to patronize your own people and they disappoint you. I pray you find someone who gets it right!🙏🏾
Sorry, if you were in VA I could mend them for free. I made clothes for a while and hardly had a disapointed client. I got tired of working alone and moved on to something else.
Good luck o, Beverly! I was in Nigeria. Measured by a tailor that a friend claimed was "the tailor". Clothes still ended up being trash. One torn. 4, nothing like what was showing in the pictures I sent. I threw them all away. What a waste. May the force be with you o! 🤣
Ok I didn’t get through this entire video because it’s repetitive in terms of the complaint. I’m a Prof. Tailor & more in Greater NY… I find those videos absolutely hilarious but now knowing the background it’s largely your fault. That being said, the reason your looks keep coming back trash 🗑️ is: You are not working directly with the tailor and are sending the most important information (measurements) and follow up expectations via a 3rd party. You’re not measuring yourself correctly and need an in person or virtual appt. which obviously you would have to do as yourself You keep trying to save money and wondering why you’re getting what you pay for You’re not allowing the tailors enough time. AND they are misleading about time in order to get the order (BIG ISSUE) You’re not thinking through the whole time logistics and costs associated (like shipping, customs, etc). In the end, you mine as well pay a U.S. Tailor/Designer. You keep working with Tailors who don’t have solid experience working on the apparel category you’re seeking. Also you keep working with Tailors who have no certified training as a designer so they can’t think through the construction logistics before executing. YOU NEED A CERTIFIED, FASHION DESIGNER who happens to also work as a Tailor. That way they can execute any design based on concept and general understanding of construction. In the end you’re taste level and expectations are NOT that of a person who can afford to not show up as themselves, in the country you reside, and pay minimum wage or less for quality labor & results (because believe it or not, that’s what y’all pay in the end when you divide labor hrs by price). Show up as yourself in the US and PAY for a custom suit. Good luck. Keep making fun of the process tho. That shh is HILARIOUS 🤣
I 100% agree and also I'll add, she is not considering the difference between custom tailors (aka aseobi styles) and ready to wear (aka English styles) tailors that primarily use pattern. From the first styles, I can tell the tailor focuses on custom styles and may not have a pattern drafter, which would have been best for those designs she requested. If you had asked her to do an aseobi style, she probably would have did a better job since that's her forte. Lastly, fabric sourcing is a thing and for quality fabrics, it's best for you to buy your own or give specific instructions on what fabric you desire. If you are not giving them additional funds for fabric, then they are going to pick the cheapest quality to make the most profit. It's a business and if you pay more, you will get better quality fabrics. Side note: I would love to see this evolve into a series where maybe Beverly can go to fashion houses in Nigeria and learn their production process and the chaos that can happen behind the scenes. It's not easy doing a fashion business in Nigeria when you are battling consistent electricity.
I think you should have watched the entire video. She said that the people she patronized are more experienced AND pricier in Nigeria. To be frank I don’t believe most fashion designers OR tailors are certified in Nigeria. I’ve heard of associations but I don’t believe they have boards that hold them accountable like in the West. I’m from Nigeria and have lived there. A lot of times your clothes can still be messed up even if you’re working with the tailors directly. Getting clothes made in Nigeria IMO is hit or miss. A different Nigerian tailor could make all the clothes as expected. I don’t believe this is entirely her fault but yes she should have been there in person for measurements and now, in lieu of knowing a good Nigerian tailor, maybe her best bet is to go with full on fashion designers now.
This issue of tailors is truly the problem with our country as a whole. From how we treat house help, to random people on the street. We hate ourselves and each other. We only treat people well if we feel like they are a “somebody.” We love White people eating our food and speaking bad pidgin, but if a 2nd or 3rd generation Nigerian tries to speak their native language, we make fun of them. We need help as a people.
Spot on commentary
This! Spot on truth!
First off… I can’t get over the fact that you are SOOOOO GORGEOUS!!! second, you just are hilarious regardless of what you’re talking about it!! ❤ you are literally SOOOO inspiring and I literally want to come to Houston just to see you live!!! Keep representing!
The second I saw tailor, I ran here because I’m a witnessss 😂😂 they all need to be in jail . All of them , every single tailor!😂😂 Tufia!
My dear this is my time to shout from the mountain top
I’m watching the video and my 3 year old niece looks at the screen and says “she looks so stylish!”😍
Aww thank you. Just wait until she gets older and sees these pieces again lol
"Maybe it's her mechanic that made it" I'm beyond dead😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Some of these Nigerian tailors, you have to be there hanging over their shoulders to make sure they do a good job.
That’s really what you have to do my dear. Otherwise they’ll sew rubbish
😂😂😂
The breast cup was supposed to be pressed using a tailor's ham,then use a pressing block to mold it.
I love your integrity and how you insist that everyone should be treated equally regardless of whether they have a large following or not.
Her mechanic, carpenter 😭💀
😂😂😂😂
I am sorry you went through that one thing I wish Nigerian tailors would do is if you know a client wants you to make something you have never made before, be honest and tell them that you have never made it and that you need to learn how to make it before they make for the client and it is as simple as trying to make a mini version of it for a small half dress and fix small mistakes that you make. As someone who makes clothes before I say yes to any client, I make it very clear to them that I have never made something like this before so I ask for a longer time so that I can make and fix mistakes in my patterns and make a sample of it with a muslin fabric before going to the real fabric.
I’m sorry that you went through all that. But I’m sure there are fantastic tailors where you are. I’m a Nigeria based in Manchester Uk, am in my third year in college studying fashion designing. Buzz me for your next outfit and you will not be disappointed.❤
The wrinkles is from the iron on interfacing. Once the glue has set into the fabric it's almost impossible to resolve. This seems to be a consistent problem across a lot of these garments. Even on that instagram you shared you can see some of the garments have that issue but it's less noticeable because the garments are heavily beaded.
Iron on interfacing is tricky if you don't have good quality fusibles or a good quality iron.
You might as well set your money on fire with all these garments because even if your getting more for your money your basically getting nothing wearable at all.
Beverley ma kpa mi naa. I don die of laughter. She say na camping backpack zipper.
It was the tailor's apprentice that probably sowed that cloth lol! 😅
Who else could it have been if not for the apprentice😂
@BeverlyAdaeze I wouldn't be surprised if it was apprentice very first day on the job. 😅
If I tell you what my Zambian tailor did to my wedding gown !!!!!!!! The second tailor had to literally take it apart at fix it one week to the wedding
You have to tell them you don't want a corset. Corsets are the mainstream styles in Nigeria these days because everyone wants to look snatched. So by default, most styles come with corset and it's because they can get house help in Nigeria. I wouldn't say you have to be in person, but virtual appointments are very much required for best fit. That way they can guide you through what they need. Zurik is a brand with the owner that is from Chicago but produces in Lagos, and she does primarily virtual consultations. Her work is great, and her having US influence, helps her to understand what US based customers will want (i.e zipper not being at the back, which is how many tailors in Nigeria make pants for the tightest fit).
I admire that you don't use your following to get better results. To me I think that's caring about normal people and teaching the tailors so that the regular people after you have a better experience.
@@Gabekhp 🤣🤣🤣
😂 Camping backpack zipper 😂
You need to be there so they can measure you properly and allow time for alterations after the first production of the garment.
This episode came up in my algorithm and now I'm subscribed. 🤭🤣✌🏼
Nawooo I’m sorry that happened to you! I have a tailor that sew my clothes for me whose in Abuja. Let me know if you want me to send you pictures of her work and information
You can be living in the same room tied to the hip with the tailor and it will still be two sizes too small.
You're hilarious! A Ghana tailor came to disgrace me too. Adding extra frilly trim that nobody asked for and embellishments designed to make you weep.
@@samd8485 🤣🤣🤣
😂. I learnt my lesson we had a wedding in Dakar and I had a good (not for me) of what I ordered vs what I couldn’t get. I had to ask the tailor to stop and give whatever he did on the fabric and go to a designer. My luck was that I had bought two pieces of fabric because of trust issues
Kenya too😢😢😢
Great video! It's unfortunate you had all these bad experiences... Luckily when a trad outfit is needed, the bride/birthday girl/ celebrant has the tailor already booked to make my outfit, so I just show up, get measured and pay. I havent had to use a Nigerian tailor 😅.
Side note: I watched this video with earphones and I can only hear you on the right ear, there is only the background music on the left. Idk if it's just me
I can only hear in my right ear cup as well , my right ear doesn’t work, if I hadn’t seen your comment I wouldn’t have known to turn my headphones around, thanks.
At this point u will have to contact only Veekee and other highend designers bc if na tailors FORGERIT ❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hello Dear, here watching and supporting, my fellow content creator, thanks for posting this content, here to encourage you to keep going, keep pushing forward, thumbs up and blessing to you
I am a tailor and it is the construction. Real clothing makers would NEVER construct that bust that way. They did not even give you a bust just flat fabric over a bust cup. No contouring Gahhhhhh terrible
So sorry you experienced that, Bev. Biko do you like that nickname? If you don't I will edit it. 😁 I have experienced bad tailoring before when I was in Nigeria though. Since I've been in the US I haven't worked with any Nigerian tailors yet. Thanks for sharing this experience and I hope you have a better experience in the future.
People call me Bev all the time 😊
@BeverlyAdaeze ☺️ that's good to know.
As an ex tailor I can say there’s a demonic spirit in the tailoring industry. That’s all I’m saying! 😮 However, I had a beautiful dress made in Nigeria in just three days! I was blown away.
Beverly you are hilarious. I follow you on IG and it's unfortunate when you try to patronize your own people and they disappoint you. I pray you find someone who gets it right!🙏🏾
Madame Beverly!!!!!
Sorry, if you were in VA I could mend them for free. I made clothes for a while and hardly had a disapointed client. I got tired of working alone and moved on to something else.
Google has helped to know the brands
There's a reason why I don't do anything other than male wears and ready to wear. 😂 what's all that padding? Lord Paddington of ojueelegba
Beverly what if u go to the popular ones
Good luck o, Beverly!
I was in Nigeria. Measured by a tailor that a friend claimed was "the tailor".
Clothes still ended up being trash. One torn. 4, nothing like what was showing in the pictures I sent. I threw them all away. What a waste.
May the force be with you o! 🤣
Smh smh
Gurl just get a corset dress
Ok I didn’t get through this entire video because it’s repetitive in terms of the complaint. I’m a Prof. Tailor & more in Greater NY… I find those videos absolutely hilarious but now knowing the background it’s largely your fault.
That being said, the reason your looks keep coming back trash 🗑️ is:
You are not working directly with the tailor and are sending the most important information (measurements) and follow up expectations via a 3rd party.
You’re not measuring yourself correctly and need an in person or virtual appt. which obviously you would have to do as yourself
You keep trying to save money and wondering why you’re getting what you pay for
You’re not allowing the tailors enough time. AND they are misleading about time in order to get the order (BIG ISSUE)
You’re not thinking through the whole time logistics and costs associated (like shipping, customs, etc). In the end, you mine as well pay a U.S. Tailor/Designer.
You keep working with Tailors who don’t have solid experience working on the apparel category you’re seeking.
Also you keep working with Tailors who have no certified training as a designer so they can’t think through the construction logistics before executing. YOU NEED A CERTIFIED, FASHION DESIGNER who happens to also work as a Tailor. That way they can execute any design based on concept and general understanding of construction.
In the end you’re taste level and expectations are NOT that of a person who can afford to not show up as themselves, in the country you reside, and pay minimum wage or less for quality labor & results (because believe it or not, that’s what y’all pay in the end when you divide labor hrs by price).
Show up as yourself in the US and PAY for a custom suit. Good luck.
Keep making fun of the process tho. That shh is HILARIOUS 🤣
I 100% agree and also I'll add, she is not considering the difference between custom tailors (aka aseobi styles) and ready to wear (aka English styles) tailors that primarily use pattern. From the first styles, I can tell the tailor focuses on custom styles and may not have a pattern drafter, which would have been best for those designs she requested. If you had asked her to do an aseobi style, she probably would have did a better job since that's her forte. Lastly, fabric sourcing is a thing and for quality fabrics, it's best for you to buy your own or give specific instructions on what fabric you desire. If you are not giving them additional funds for fabric, then they are going to pick the cheapest quality to make the most profit. It's a business and if you pay more, you will get better quality fabrics.
Side note: I would love to see this evolve into a series where maybe Beverly can go to fashion houses in Nigeria and learn their production process and the chaos that can happen behind the scenes. It's not easy doing a fashion business in Nigeria when you are battling consistent electricity.
I think you should have watched the entire video. She said that the people she patronized are more experienced AND pricier in Nigeria. To be frank I don’t believe most fashion designers OR tailors are certified in Nigeria. I’ve heard of associations but I don’t believe they have boards that hold them accountable like in the West. I’m from Nigeria and have lived there. A lot of times your clothes can still be messed up even if you’re working with the tailors directly. Getting clothes made in Nigeria IMO is hit or miss. A different Nigerian tailor could make all the clothes as expected. I don’t believe this is entirely her fault but yes she should have been there in person for measurements and now, in lieu of knowing a good Nigerian tailor, maybe her best bet is to go with full on fashion designers now.