I had the pleasure of attending a Headwrap course at Deryne Couture, the techniques were simplified making it easy to learn. I also had 2 dresses made in the garment section. FABULOUS workmanship. Both items were finished to the last detail. I strongly recommend her services. Thank you, Derin for a job well done.

Deryne Couture is indeed the best. I came into the organization thinking I was a professional dressmaker since I had earlier learnt for 2 years at another training centre. I realised in a week I did not know a lot. The students that had trained with Deryne Couture for just 2 weeks were better at garment construction than I was. I had a discussion with Mrs Derin, to be trained for 2 months. I became grounded in this dynamic company and ended up working till I went back to school to get a BSC and started my own fashion line. Deryne Couture comprises so many benefits you can ever think of asides fashion training. Honestly, words can't say it all until you try and testify yourself.

I had just finished my 1st year at the university in 2017 and I had a 3 months holiday break. I wanted to learn a vocational trade to empower myself. I spoke to my sister and she told me she would contact Mrs Adio-Adepoju; Deryne Couture's CEO/lead trainer on my behalf. She did and we started the training. After 2 months, I was good enough and she employed me as an ad-hoc staff member for the 3rd month. What! I was actually paid with a skill I had just acquired. I was so elated. I thought the word empowerment was a long term goal, apparently, I was actually empowered immediately by the garment construction section of Deryne Couture. How cool is that? That training is one of the best decisions I ever made. I have since then been earning an income making dresses for clients every holiday.

I always had interest in sewing but I had reservations about learning because most training centres lacked a structured learning environment. Besides, I had other commitments such as family and career. In 2019, I finally had a career break and I contacted Derin who is a friend and colleague. We came to an arrangement of flexible learning hours and registered for the ABC of dressmaking course in 2019. I was shocked that learning garment construction and tailoring can be that straight forward. Regular tailors always made it seem like rocket science. Derin simplified the knowledge and in 6 weeks, I was done. Derins' teaching gift and passion for imparting knowledge to youths are extraordinary. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. Thanks, Derin for all that you do.

I wasn't really interested in learning dressmaking, but then I am a creative person so I passed time by learning at Deryne Couture. This I'll say was my saving grace after my1st degree. I had several months on my hands before NYSC and I thought, why not earn with my skill. I used this skill to make money while I waited for my NYSC. Even after I started my NYSC, I advertised my skills to my colleagues who patronised me and I made extra cash by making their dresses over the weekend. I am sure I can never go broke because I have a skill I get to convert to money anytime I wish. On the hindsight, I am so grateful I learnt.

I'm glad you gave me the opportunity of learning from you at the 2019 ABC of dressmaking training. I thought dressmaking was such an uphill task based on my experience learning from another fashion trainer. You definitely have a way of simplifying fashion knowledge because I was able to understand the things I thought were complex in 6 weeks. You also kept holding me accountable to ensure I keep my eye on the details whenever I tailor a dress. I made my own dress for my sister's wedding and I couldn't be more excited. I was able to do that. Who would have thought I could learn dressmaking with the short time break I had before starting my NYSC. Thank you ma. You know how to teach the hardest things in the simplest ways. I believe that is a rare gift.