Around Halloween (August, September) has been the busiest time for me in my 10 short months of having my shop. I've gotten quite a few costume orders and I have to tell you, I am likely way in over my head! I'm sure I can pull it off, but I will likely cuss quite a few times during the construction of these fabulous costumes. I love Halloween and theatre, so costuming is really a labor of love. I love making "regular" clothes throughout the year, but costuming is my first love. I was originally inspired by my grandma to start sewing, and it was all because of the amazing costumes she made me as I was growing up. Anyway... That's beside the point. I love costuming because of the intricacy and the details that really aren't there in everyday clothes.
Even though it may seem like I'm complaining, I'm really not. I love what I do and really enjoy every minute of it. Up to and including when I have to curse my sewing machine for eating fabric. I realize how extremely lucky I am to be already doing so well on Etsy so quickly, whereas most users don't even make their first sale as long as a year after starting their shops. I just hope I am one of the extremely lucky few that can start marketing and mass producing. I aspire to someday be the next Alexander McQueen... except... Woman version!(:
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