Filipino Students Showcase First Dressmaking Project

TDT | Manama

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Filipino dressmaking students proudly presented their first creative project—a balloon skirt—during their third hands-on training session at the Majestic Hotel in Bahrain.

The project marked a significant milestone for the trainees enrolled in the Pinay Ikaw Na (PIN) dressmaking training programme, which is run in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO).

The unique outfits demonstrated the students’ perseverance, creativity, and growing technical mastery in fashion design and creation.

Having become proficient in the skirt expose technique, participants have now moved on to pattern making and cutting square pants, a more complex garment design. The project encouraged trainees to incorporate their own personal interpretations of modern fashion trends, showcasing not only skill but also artistic expression.

Personal Journey of Growth

Among the most motivated trainees is Cristina Coscolluela, a 58-year-old from Miag-aon, Iloilo, who currently resides in Bahrain with her daughter and youngest son.

The training marks the sixth batch of the ongoing PIN programme, which empowers Filipino women in Bahrain with sustainable skills and career opportunities in the fashion industry.