Transform Your Creative Vision into Professional Craftsmanship.
Join more than 500 graduates who mastered practical garment engineering, pattern drafting, and haute couture on industrial machinery at Shiks.
ABOUT SHIKS FASHION ACADEMY
Shiks Fashion Academy & Innovation Hub is a premier fashion training, enterprise development, and production platform based in Jos, Plateau State. Founded by award-winning entrepreneur Maryam Sadiq Shikra, our mission is to empower youth and women through transformative, practical fashion education.
BEST FASHION SCHOOL IN PLATEAU STATE
Multiple-time recipient of Plateau Excellence Awards & Youth Empowerment Merit Award.
"Shik's exists to close the gap between acquiring a skill and being able to use that skill productively. We believe that the real measure of a skills programme is not only how many people are trained, but how many are able to use their skills to earn, produce and create opportunities for others."
Our Vision
To become a leading fashion enterprise development and innovation hub in Nigeria, producing skilled, confident and economically independent entrepreneurs who create value, businesses and employment.
Our Mission
To empower young people and women through practical fashion and textile skills, enterprise development, incubation, access to productive infrastructure, mentorship and market opportunities.
COURSES & TRAINING PROGRAMS
From technical garment engineering and modest abaya cut to computerized embroidery, digital CAD, and bridal couture. Comprehensive practical training on industrial machinery.
Fashion Design & Garment Construction
Comprehensive foundational and advanced diploma in garment engineering
Modest Fashion & Abaya Design
Specialized masterclass in fluid drapery, Islamic modesty and royal cut
Reception & Royal Bridal Couture
Mastery in structural corsetry, boning, and ceremonial gala wear
Fashion Illustration & Digital CAD
Digital sketching, 3D prototyping, and technical production tech-packs
Textile & Surface Design (Embroidery & Monogram)
Computerized embroidery, fabric manipulation, and custom monogramming
Fashion Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Business planning, pricing, marketing, and scaling fashion MSMEs
Production, Quality Control & Industry Skills
High-volume manufacturing, assembly line operation, and speed sewing
Luxury Bedspreads, Duvets & Throw Pillow Manufacturing
Home textiles, quilted bedding sets, and corporate event souvenirs
TUTORIALS & PRACTICAL SKILLS
Curated lessons directly from Shiks Fashion Academy instructors. Learn industrial sewing machine threading, precision bodice sloper drafting, corsetry boning, and computerized embroidery.
Industrial Straight-Stitch Machine: Threading, Tension & Bobbin Winding
Master the foundation of all professional garment construction. Learn how to set upper thread tension, thread the rotary hook, and calibrate presser foot pressure for zero thread bunching.
Precision Bodice Sloper Drafting: Bust Dart to Side-Seam Pivot
Discover how Shiks Academy instructors transfer bust dart volume from waist to side seam or french dart using the slash-and-spread and pivot techniques for a seamless silhouette.
Bridal Corsetry: Internal Boning Channels & Clean Waist Stay Insertion
How to engineer red-carpet and bridal reception corsets that snatch the waistline while maintaining comfortable breathing ease using German plastic and spiral steel boning.
Modest Abaya Draping: Cutting Bias Silk Crepe with Zero Puckering
Learn the secrets of cutting fluid 150cm-wide crepe fabrics into sweeping modest abayas that hang straight without wavy hems or static cling.
Computerized Embroidery: Hooping Technique, Stabilizer & Tension Balance
How to produce flawless institutional monograms and royal embroidery badges without fabric distortion, puckering, or bird-nesting.
Industrial Steam Sculpting & Tailor's Pressing Techniques
In bespoke tailoring, 50% of the garment is made with the iron. Learn how to mold collars, shrink wool fullness, and flatten seams like an Italian maestro.
THE SHIK'S 3-IN-1 MODEL
Bridging the gap between vocational training and commercially viable enterprise. Shiks Fashion & Innovation Hub in Jos, Plateau State, powers a proven pathway from technical competence to sustainable enterprise.
Training Centre
Practical fashion, textile, pattern making, and garment-construction skills on industrial machinery leading to technical competence and mastery.
Incubation Centre
Professional workspace, equipment access, technical guidance, business planning, and enterprise clinics to ensure readiness and commercial survival.
Production Hub
Ready-to-wear lines, bespoke bridal dresses, custom uniforms, modest abayas, and luxury home duvets fulfilling large institutional contracts.
PROPOSED SHARED PRODUCTION FACILITY
Reducing the prohibitive capital barrier for emerging Nigerian fashion designers. The facility features 80 industrial straight-stitch machines, overlock and coverstitch units, computerized embroidery, and laser cutting.
Runway Showcase, Business Pitching & Industrial Support
Best Fashion School in Plateau State • Youth Empowerment Merit Award
Youth Empowerment Merit Award • Stylist & Designer of the Year
MARYAM SADIQ SHIKRA
Fashion Enterprise Development Advocate • Entrepreneur • Educator
Maryam Sadiq Shikra holds a degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from Bayero University, Kano (2014, NYSC 2015). Under her stewardship, Shiks Fashion & Innovation Hub has established itself as Nigeria's preeminent fashion training academy and enterprise development engine.
FROM LEARNING TO CREATION
Witness the craftsmanship Shiks Fashion Academy students produce. Every creation showcases mastery in internal structural boning, precision pattern engineering, and luxury fabric manipulation.
The Regal Empress Reception Gown
Created as a final graduation piece. Deep royal purple silk velvet with interior flexible steel boning and hand-beaded lace appliques.
Blanche Architectural Power Suit
Constructed from double-faced Italian wool twill with razor peak lapels, chest canvas padding, and matching wide-leg trousers.
Imperial Violet Modest Abaya Ensemble
Floor-length flowing modest abaya crafted from Dubai crepe with hand-applied purple crystal accents and matching Sheila wrap.
Double-Breasted Cocoon Cashmere Coat
Handcrafted from double-faced Mongolian cashmere with oversized notched collar and hand-stitched purple pick details.
ACADEMY & RUNWAY GALLERY
A photographic chronicle of Shiks Fashion Academy in Jos, Plateau State. From intense classroom machine practice to award stages and graduation runway showcases.
Industrial Machine Training Session
Students practicing speed control and precision seam guidelines on industrial straight-stitch workstations in Jos campus.
Pattern Drafting & Measurement Masterclass
Learners mastering bust dart manipulation and L-square measurements on pattern drafting tables.
Finished Bridal Reception Masterpiece
Alumni showcase piece: Royal purple silk velvet gown with internal boned corsetry presented at fashion week.
Alumni Impact Runway Showcase
Shiks Fashion Academy graduates showcasing their original collections before industry assessment panels.
Tailored White Tuxedo Suit by Student
Precision power blazer with peaked lapels and hand-finished buttonholes created by our tailoring cohort.
Plateau State Excellence Award Ceremony
Founder Maryam Sadiq Shikra receiving recognition as Best Fashion School in Plateau State.
High-Volume Duvet & Home Textile Finishing
Quilted bridal bedding and embroidered throw pillows manufactured in the Shiks Production Hub.
Modest Fashion & Abaya Graduation Look
Flowing silk crepe modest abaya with crystal embellishments designed by Shiks Academy alumni.
Computerized Embroidery & Monogramming Station
Students calibrating multi-needle computerized embroidery machines for custom institutional client orders.
Graduation Certificate Presentation
Students celebrating certification supported by ITF, GIZ, and IDEAS/TVET programmes.
Shiks Academy Campus & Facade
Our official training facility at British American Junction Beside Kingsbite, Jos, Plateau State.
Cashmere Winter Outerwear Project
Oversized double-faced cashmere cocoon coat tailored by our advanced diploma learners.
CONNECT WITH THE ACADEMY
Have questions about course admissions, hostel arrangements, or the 3-in-1 incubation hub? Our admissions staff in Jos is available to assist you.