17/09/2026
THE DAY I BURNT MY MADAM’S ASOEBI DRESS (2)
I stood at the ironing table, so disappointed in myself.
I blamed myself. I blamed my boss for not being considerate. I blamed the iron for overheating.
But none of that fixed the dress.
Then I stopped complaining and looked at the dress properly. It had beautiful flowery patterns. And suddenly, ideas started flowing on how to fix the burnt part.
I looked for the leftover fabric that would be thrown away after delivery and began to carefully trim out the flowers. It was extra work I didn’t want to do, but the problem I created needed to be solved.
After trimming, I started laying the flowers over the burnt area. But it didn't align, the burn was not a small one. It felt impossible.
Then I thought: why not create something different and repeat it on the waist and upper bodice? That would mean more trimming, and my madam was already getting impatient.
I did it anyway. And it came out BEAUTIFULLY.
I showed her. She smiled and said to me, "Learn to take responsibility for your actions."
Me? Which responsibility? Wasn't it her shop? Wasn't it her client? Besides, it was a mistake!
The client came in and LOVED the extra design completely.
Whether she ever got to know what happened? I'll tell you another day. 😉
When I finally came out of that mood, I realized I had learnt a big lesson.
You can do everything right. You can be extra careful, and things will still go south. Accept it. Life happens sometimes.
When you create a problem, provide a solution. At least, TRY. It's childish to want others to take responsibility for your actions. Even when they choose to, lift a finger and be grateful.
The harshest reality is that growth happens in very uncomfortable situations. What brings out the best in us will usually be wild circumstances. That situation taught me to approach difficult situations with the right perspective.
Mistake does not equal failure.
Fix what went wrong. Do it beautifully and move on to the next thing.
Dear Fashion Student, your mind is powerful, even as a trainee. There are thousands of creative ideas embedded in it. On the days when it seems you did everything right and things still turned south ,that might just be the day the world is beckoning you to show what you’re made of.
Seize it! After complaining and feeling bad, snap out of it and FIX IT!
📷Photo 1, a top I made in 2019 that was never worn after fitting. What went wrong? Everything!😔😆
Photo 2, a diasporan client’s review in 2026.
Keep building.💪
゚viralシ
