Prior Attire Origins

answering your questions - hoe Prior Attire came to be!
hope you enjoy it!
www.priorattire.co.uk

[@seeaaannnn]

Fascinating insight into your work here. You're truly a pioneer of this community as it exists today and I'm grateful that you let us see the clunky beginnings of what many of us look up to

[@izabelamotowilczuk6955]

Dzień dobry - pozdrowienia ze starego kraju....Oglądam Panią od kilku lat i jest pani moją ulubioną "wiktoriańską krawcową". Od dawna pełen zachwyt - stroje, filmiki, i urok osobisty. Pozdrawiam Izabela M.

[@MommyDontSeeMe]

Absolutely loved hearing about (and seeing) your journey - and would definitely enjoy hearing more about your business experiences!

[@Polinka198]

1:59 there is even Polish miner's hat :D I was shocked when I found out you were from Poland. You're a similar age to me (I have pictures like that too) and my mom used to sew a lot for me too (just like my grandmother used to sew for her). Amazing how things have changed

[@pykkalo]

I spotted you in an episode of Horrible Histories the other day!!! It was a Georgian skit about ladies relieving themselves….

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Would definitely like to hear more about art-based business. I sometimes wonder where I'd be now if I'd done that instead of pursuing a degree that eventually got me a job but has largely gone stale... I'm doing some artistic stuff part-time (armourer) but most of it is for myself becuase stabbing fabric keeps me from screaming at people... And I completely understand about knitting, not only is my brain incapable of remembering how to do knots other than granny knot, I could never figure out how to purl. But I'm fine crocheting too! The shopping photo made me giggle, one time a bunch of us were doing an armoured swordwork demonstration in a mall parking lot and ran out of things to drink so a couple of us in full plate toddled into the nearby grocery store to get a case of bottled water and some energy drinks... those aisles are narrow when you're suddenly wider than your shopping cart!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

As a child, I was always making “Victorian Dresses” out of old ruffled bedspreads, lace and safety pins, etc. My academic and work careers went in a very different direction, science, but I always had a love of history. I bought a reprint of a book by a male historical costume “expert” written around the turn of the 20th C. I believe. But it was so misogynistic and insulting to us women, full of references to our “weak and feather brains” that I decided not to buy any more of his series (he had different books for different historical periods). I would love a thorough modern reference book on historical European female dress, with the supporting images and text from the art and writing of each age. Any ideas?

[@mnelson9057]

Yes, I would enjoy videos on running a craft business. This was a great video, I wondered how you got started.

[@adriannegentleman83]

Never laugh at the earlynstuff, every gown is a learning opportunity. everyone starts from a position of knowing very little, and we all learn as we go. you researched and learned as you went, your work is all beautiful. as videos of running a business, that would be awesome.

[@rhondacrosswhite8048]

Isabelle, no one is laughing at you. We all started somewhere. I was a little girl trying to make my fantasy Scarlett O’Hara dress in the late 1960’s with nothing but a copy of Gone With The Wind. My mother married in 1953 wearing a hooped dress of white cotton organdie ( I wore it too). Now with so much more interest in who wore what and the internet, which allows for much more sharing of ideas, we are unstoppable historical ladies. Never apologize.

[@priorattire]

I meant- I am laughing at my old stuff. I am not much influenced by outside opinions, much internal referencing- and I don’t mind laughing at my first attempts at all- better than crying I suppose?

[@dariazajac3496]

Wspaniała historia. Jest Pani przykładem bardzo odważnej osoby z niezwykłą wyobraźnią. Jestem w podobnym wieku i wiem jak wyglądała dostępność czegokolwiek bardziej wyrafinowanego w PRL. Marzyło się tylko. A Pani się udało:)

[@СолнечныйПарус-р7щ]

Your mission and people like you is to preserve the cultural heritage of past centuries. This mission of memory is very important and invaluable.

[@mmc51660]

I love your channel. I tried using a sewing machine in the 70s. Unfortunately, it just did not make sense. My mother used to sew our clothes in my youth. I could NOT figure out a pattern. I've respect your talent a great deal. You are really quite amazing.

[@debcarroll8192]

I would love to see some videos about running an art-based business! Thanks for sharing about your experiences.

[@maxwellfan55]

Good dressing and smart outward appearance remain one of the great sources of happiness and respect in our dull, tastelessly attired age. Throw into the mix fascinating period costumes like these and joy to the eye and soul is immeasurable. Just wish more joined in the fun.

[@jonesnori]

I think it's encouraging to people starting out to see how your earlier items were made from not-quite-right materials etc., but still conveyed the essence of the period. I know I have a tendency to want to be excellent at a new skill right away, but most of them don't work that way, do they? People like me can be discouraged from even starting. Seeing that you have gone through a journey in acquiring your skills, and that every point along the way was good, with passing time adding more accuracy and complexity, is really freeing to know.

[@robertallan8407]

Hello pretty! How are you doing?

[@helenel4126]

Even what you would consider your absolute worst is, I'd say, about 500% better than what I've seen worn by local (18th - 19thc) re-enactors around here. Thanks for sharing. It's a common fallacy, when folks view a successful businessperson, that they think the businessperson's success was immediate (and maybe even think it's easy). Nope; it's a lot of sweat, long hours, and hard work.

[@doro.m.7785]

Fascynujace, odkrylam Pania lat temu i zachwycilam sie tym jak bardzo dba Pani o szczegoly i wiarygodnosc . Ta milosc do histori i histori ubioru laczy nas. Wydaje mi sie ze to czeste u Polakow zainteresowanych tematem. Taka dbalosc o historyczna wiarygodnisc. Przynajmniej ja tez tak mam i tak jak i Pani studiowalam Portrety, rysowalam kostiumy podlug epoki z czystej fascynacji tematem. Bardzo sie ciesze z sukcesu Pani i uwielbiam Pani kanal bo jest bardzo inspirujacy i wiele mnie nauczyl chic niestety nie protrafie szyc. To mój pierwszy komentarz bo angielskiego na tyle nie znam by móc komentowac a nie wiedzialam, ze obie pochodzimy z Polski. Bardzo dziekuje za filmy i zycze Pani powodzenia na dalszej drodze. Wszystkiego dobrego w pracy jak i w zyciu!

[@СолнечныйПарус-р7щ]

If you are not bothered or it's not difficult for you, make a series of videos about the history of medieval headwears (hats, shawls, palampores etc) and how they are created. As well as excursions into the history of buttons, bows, pins, sewing accessories, brooches, clasps, frills and ruffs, mignons and the like.

[@teleriferchnyfain]

I find, as someone who’s been in the SCA since 1981, & making garb off & on for myself & others, that the biggest unhistorical thing about most such attempts at historical costumes (leaving aside the obvious fact that most people can’t afford the authentic materials, especially for court gowns etc) is the underpinnings. I’ve seen perfectly authentic outer garb worn with bras 😝 or without the proper number of petticoats 😓. I adore all your videos showing what was worn under the clothing😊 BTW I got into costuming because of Halloween (loved it) & my 1st costumes that I made were for my Barbie dolls -I even did a project for 6th grade, starting with Egypt & going through the Regency period, where the piece de resistance was a French gown I fancied Marie Antoinette might have worn lol. I got an A on that which I was very proud of. I now do commissions of costumes (mainly anime & gaming) for BJDs ie dolls - so much easier than for people! Pricing BTW is my most confusing thing.

[@beatrizmedina_mabe]

Yes, please! Do the series!

[@SacredLightJourneys]

What a delightful video. Thank You for telling us your story. I have been blessed to find your wonderful costumes and videos. With deep gratitude. In Light Jacqueline

[@gardensenglishandtrivia]

Yours is such an interesting and inspiring story! I have no idea why but the moment I found you I knew that you were Polish :-) I think we might be the same age and our paths might have crossed at some point. My story is a little bit similar, when I was a child I was also taught to use the sewing machine, I can knit and crochet. When I was a teenager I started making simple garments for myself, then I learned to make dresses for dancers, especially ballroom dancers. I cannnot ride a horse well but I am (still) quite a good dancer; I used to dance professionally and was a dance teacher for several years until my knees said "thank you very much" ;-) I have visited Bath a number of times. Congratulations on your various successes and good luck with all the future endeavours!

[@telliswalton9793]

The new video series would be most helpful. I am a new self touch historical costumer. Thanks to you and a few others I have a new lease on life. It has truly kept. Smile in my heart. So meany thank you so to you and your team. Always the very best wishes,. Tellis

[@brydiesgrandma]

I loved hearing about how you got started . I really enjoy watching your channel, and I wish I could be involved in some of your amazing adventures. No wonderful history here in Australia though as we are such a young country compared to Europe and England . I make wedding gowns and I often use historical patterns and drawings for those . I have wound down my business now as I’m in my 70s and still be working part to me .thanks for sharing your wonderful work as I said I really enjoy watching

[@robertallan8407]

Hello pretty! How are you doing?

[@jandobson5441]

Really enjoyed this video. Sewing is not in my skill set, I come to your channel for the visuals and the history. However from someone with a business background, I think a series on developing a business from scratch, whether on your channel or as a fee for service addition, would be invaluable to many. No amount of balance sheets and P & Ls, courses, or books can replace the understanding that comes from doing. First person accounts are the next best thing, and I’d recommend such a series to anyone contemplating starting a business

[@berneserainbow1407]

I loved learning about how you got into historical clothes and accessoires. And yes please to learning more about your business experiences.

[@margaretfry3043]

I watch your videos because I am astonished at your attention to detail and your pattern skills. I loved this explanation of your development as a skilled historical costumer.

[@sharonwerner2419]

that was lovely to watch and I could listen to you all day. your channel was one of the first I found on KZbin when I began my historical clothing interest.I would love a series on Business side of costuming from someone who has already gone the hard yards .Thank you so much you are inspirational.

[@vysharra]

Your 17th century costumes (22:46) were just so lovely! The colors and cut are very appealing to my modern eyes. I do hope you still feel very proud of your work, everything you showed was so beautiful! It was very soothing to see that dedication and passion are just as viable as those with family crafting experience or a wealth of resources. Thank you for such an interesting topic!

[@ehmincorrect3603]

I'd love to watch that series! It's such a specific niche, so any information on selling historical costuming would be very helpful

[@psychomanteumdriver4576]

A fascinating story, thank you. You have lived a remarkable and admirable life, one which many surely envy. I'm certain greater adventures await you.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I think you should get those photos into archival-quality safe storage, they’re great, but already damaged from the plastic album.

[@ah5721]

How to run a craft business would be great!

[@beagru5706]

It is truly charming story (love your childhood artworks) thank you very much for shearing! 💗🍀Pozdrawiam serdecznie🌻🐾

[@madeleine-of-avalonavalon3561]

Wyzima! I remember!!! and some of Your early dresses are still in my wardrobe :-D

[@munka214]

Isabelle, I would be very interested in a video series on starting/making the small costuming business. It would be interesting to see, learn especially as my sister and I are trying to start our own as well. Also are you going to write a book on medieval costumes? I would be very interested in buying that as well. Thanks! Love your videos.

[@sandiemable]

I would love to see more about how to run a business. I have thought about trying to do it but never knew where to start. This was a great video I really enjoyed hearing about how you got started all the way to where you are now...a sewing Goddess! Have a wonderful week, xoxo's Sandie😊

[@Sarah-pz9xc]

Thank you so much for sharing you story with us, it's such an interesting journey and it's so great that you've kept all these pictures, these are such treasures!! Keep doing the content that makes you happy, we will always welcome your videos with joy!

[@sophuzzy]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm such a constipated sewist. My idea of a good weekend as a teenager was sewing a new outfit - such exciting weekends! But, always from a printed commercial pattern. I liked visiting the costume design and sewing room at the college where my mother was pursuing her Master's in Drama, but I was not introduced to the concept of designing, or that clothes could be sewn from anything other than commercially produced patterns. What fun it is to see the creations of those far more talented than I. Thank you for all your posts. I look forward to them eagerly.

[@piatc4813]

That's Alban in the end! Cool 😁 Thanks for sharing, it's such a great journey you had to get where you are now! I've been making historical costumes only for eight years and I'm proud of the progress I made so far, learning with each new piece.

[@priorattire]

It is Alban indeed:-))

[@AFrogInTheStars]

Oh my! I absolutely loved this origin story! You seem very interesting and full of stories! Would love to hear more on how you started your business.

[@suzyqc7607able]

Yes, Please- More.. Would Be Amazing !!

[@Demaris12]

Thank you for the walk through being a little girl to being a strong young woman with a great creative gift. But no matter how gifted you are without tenacity and the gift of perseverance and keeping an eye on where you want to go, you will fail. Even though you had to put your main desires on the back burner to pay for your food, lodging and other bills, and work at other things, you persevered. You held on and now have a thriving business that allows you to do what you obviously love. I’m old and opinionated as my handle clearly states. That being said I think many younger people could benefit from how you get from point a to point b, and then on to z... young people need to understand how to persevere! How to hang onto your dreams, even when things don’t look like you’ll ever be able to do what you love. You are proof that with hard work it can be done. By all means, share more! Loved this segment of Prior Attire!

[@priorattire]

Thank you. One thing though- I don’t have any gift. Whatever I have achieved was done with very mediocre talent and lots of work. Nobody gifted me anything and I am glad of it :-)

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

Thank you for the video! It's great to see your evolution throughout the years. I only started costuming/sewing a few years ago, and it can be demoralising if you try to progress costuming at the same time as you learn how to sew - but I now have more confidence in my progress. And it's all thanks to channels like yours that show us the hows and whys of dressmaking!

[@Cellottia]

Yes, I would be I interested in your tips, advice and experience of running a costuming business. As a handweaver with a floor loom I've often thought that there must be a market for historically accurate fabrics... Nothing too fancy, no silk and gold brocades, but maybe Saxon and onwards all-wool weaves, based on or replicating extant garments or fragments, would surely be in demand and give me some sort of income... It's the record keeping, time management, pricing structure and despatch issues that worry me... Oh, and sourcing suppliers, and advertising... In other words, everything! (Not to mention health issues' impact on productivity.). See why I haven't started up before now?! Is it possible to run a small business from home when you're quite good at procrastinating, are known to be a perfectionist, and are in the middle of a lifetime with ADHD???

[@desireeturcotte3187]

Yes, very interested in your afvice in running a costuming/custom garment business!

[@robertallan8407]

Hello pretty! How are you doing?

[@axerxes3981]

What may look amiturish and unskilled to you, looks beautiful and wonderfully creative to the less educated, like myself. It is all lovely. Thank you for shairng. Ax

[@mdrummer4063]

That was so interesting! Thank you for sharing your journey. I really enjoy your videos and greatly admire your sewing skills.

[@marjorieroman9591]

I enjoy your channel and the path that led you into your skills...And as a leathercrafter, leathercarver myself (on Etsy too) i'd like to know how you've started your business and how you made it grow, absolutely...I'm not at all specialized in re-enacment though leather art was on point in medieval times but I take my inspiration into history, litterature, and arts (music, painting...) in general to bring some historical or retro-ish bits into our modern life, that's my approach... So yes I can't wait for your future video...

[@aprillen]

I visited the Foteviken market day before yesterday! It was this past weekend. A bit more thin on the market side than usual after these pandemic years, but still enjoyable. Interesting video, thank you Izabela!

[@pennylane2304]

Anything you talk about is of wonderful interest. I cannot sew, I would never venture to wear a costume - but adore those that do. Thank you for your passion ❤️🇦🇺

[@Olga_Ovechkina]

Why wouldn't you venture? We have one life, why forbid yourself what you want because of fear? But of course, I don't know, where you live or under what circumstanses, so these things can be the explanation...

[@rose2fame1]

Love all of your dresses. You do great work.

[@crystalfabulous]

Everything you did and you do now is. fabulous and thank you so much for your fabulous story

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thank you for sharing your story. You never know were things will lead you. I do love watching you work on your piece. And when you Model them and show them off. As well you should they are beautiful. ❤

[@vandas5613]

So interesting hearing about how you started your career with historical costume making. The fur "bikini" made me think of that old 60s movie One Million Years BC, in which Raquel Welch wore a fur/leather stone age bikini 😄

[@lornaperryman489]

I really enjoy watching your videos especially seeing the beautiful costumes you make and listening today today to your history it's fascinating this is fascinating thank you so very much for sharing with us

[@lfurches]

I always love people's origin stories. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the videos on your channel very much. I would very much like to hear how you went about or go about doing a costuming business. Again great content, and take care. Laura

[@galadrielgaladriel]

Thank you very much! A series of videos on how to create and run a historical costuming business would be very interesting.

[@theredrover3217]

Clever girl❣ And such a delightful person. 😊 Oh, yes I would like to hear your thoughts as well as experiences.

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

This was a wonderful video. I would love to learn more from you. The information you share is always so helpful and I love watching your videos.

[@jayneterry8701]

Thanks for the look back 😘 We are always hardest on ourselves. Your work in the pictures as very readable as a time period. It's always interesting to hear a person's journey! You didn't even mention writing a book which I find fascinating!

[@audracarlsonborders2002]

I would love to see a series about an internet sewing business as i live in a very rural area.

[@vrvrhm8438]

Yes, please! I agree with you! 💖

[@kristenwilson615]

Thank you for sharing! Living in western Canada our history is fairy young so I loving seeing historically accurate costumes! I did spend some time in England and visited colonial willamsburg in the USA not that long ago and my favourite eras are 18th and 19th centuries. I also was taught to sew by my mother and have dreams of sewing my own historical garments and visiting colonial Williamsburg just to wear them! Also getting back to England sometime soon! I absolutely adore your corsets, just love all the colors you use! Your work is just beautiful 💕

[@robertallan8407]

Hello pretty! How are you doing?

[@karenwright8556]

Extraordinary life so far! You are bright and interesting! Keep on doing as you do,I'll keep watching. Some of my children(grown now)have been enjoying Renaissance faire and dressing the part,they are getting creative with their costumes and making videos of their weekends,they are funny and entertaining. I think it is wonderful!

[@emilytsialos5358]

Upcoming video series ~ yes please! ❤

[@Nat-ip6hm]

So interesting to hear how you came to be where you are now. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I particularly love the photos and the stories attached to them.

[@New_Wave_Nancy]

Thank you for sharing. I was reminded of things I did earlier on in life that reflect my current interest in historical fashion.

[@lifewcockapooz8103]

This is rather unconventional but I love 17th century myself and hardly anyone knows anything about it I'd love it if you did more on it!

[@tymanung6382]

There are on internet under categories by."( time period) + dresses" 1) instructional videos 2) patterns ads websites 3) repro dresses for sale websites

[@DebTallbroad]

Yes, I would like to see content on how to run a business like that. I am trying to find something I can do from home to help pay the bills. I am now disabled so I cannot work regular hours. I have an idea for a "job" but I am somewhat at a loss on how to start and then go about it. I would love to hear how it works/worked for you. Thank you!! This was a very interesting video.

[@kae303x]

This was fascinating, thank you 🤗 You are leading such an interesting life 🥰 Love the photos from the earlier years 👍

[@sabrinaqualley5743]

I would love to see a series on starting / running an art-based business. I have just recently started selling some of my things on eBay and would love to grow it into a real business some day.

[@princekrazie]

You made it.

[@susquahallasmiley3262]

Thank you for sharing this! It must have been interesting to gradually move forward through time with clothing/costuming. Your work is lovely. In the past you recreate for us, people would have also improvised with what was available 😊--which you know.

[@dianawilson995]

I would to hear more if your story and learn more about running your business!

[@apace903]

I never did costuming but I started my sewing like life at 6 making doll clothes from Mom's cabbage (leftover s from her sewing &tailoring. Enjoy your videos very much

[@annitelford8437]

Fascinating journey thank you for sharing it.

[@agnieszkasiemaszko1896]

Wonderful video : - ). And yes, it would be very interesting to hear about running a creative business.

[@СолнечныйПарус-р7щ]

You are super smart woman!! I never cease to admire your talents, curiosity, scrupulousness, purposefulness, perseverance, courage!! You should be given a position as a costume designer in a famous film studio, you should be invited as a judge on the Runway show! You are a multifaceted gem.

[@candicewiggins166]

My mom avid knitter/crochet, daughter can't do it to save my life! I am great at needle work though which I love, I am however terrified of a sewing machine, not many things intimidate me but those do lol

[@griseldis]

That was a very interesting development! The stone age dress was fun! And yes, the materials may not have always been the most historically accurate, but you could see your passion for it from the beginning! Isn't it great to see your progress, looking at your older work? I'm guessing you wouldn't have dreamed of such a progression in your earlier years. I would love to hear more about your experience running your business. I never had the courage to do it, but you never know what the future holds....

[@claudialandgraf4450]

I don't like counting with knitting too, therefore I buy only wool which has a premade pattern. Nice video!

[@robertallan8407]

Hello pretty! How are you doing?

[@ABlackCountryWoman]

I have wondered how one finds work as a historical reenactment actress - I have always thought I'd love to do that. I suppose the first thing is to learn as much as you can about the period in which you are interested...a degree of some kind, I am assuming, would be a requirement. Your story is so intriguing - you have done so much and have immersed yourself within the everyday living of the past. you very for sharing with us!

[@Elemiriel]

Your face when you were shopping in York 😆

[@marie-odilenadji2982]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is very inspiring for all of us !

[@historybound9615]

Teach us your ways! I love learning and you started out much the same way I did.

[@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen]

Aw, the Origin story, all legends where once humans

[@briana01]

Wonderful video! Thank you.

[@historicalgarb8790]

I would love a video! I have been thinking of starting one myself!

[@robertallan8407]

Hello pretty! How are you doing?

[@saraseydak3696]

«It's just medieval.» «It should be more precise.» Thank you! Any tips or advice would be great, yes!

[@gabrielleschiavo9078]

Could you teach us about fabrics? I'm having trouble figuring out which weight linen for which project. Thanks ;-))

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

Are you ordering online or buying in person? If you're buying in person, you can always scrunch up the fabric a bit, or lay it against the body to get a sense of whether or not it's an appropriate weight. If you're underlining things, test out the fabrics together in the store. Do you get the right effect? I also like to do a technical swatch. I'll sew a piece with the interfacings, lining, underlining, trims, to make sure everything works before I cut things out. I'd rather have to buy different underlining than have a whole project turn out badly. If you're talking about buying linen online, always buy a swatch. There's not really a super hard and fast rule for what's going to work. Some heavier linens are still somewhat transparent because the yarns used to make the fabric are very thick, but the fabric itself isn't very densely woven. Some lightweight linens are crispy and quite opaque because they're made from fine threads tightly woven together. If the seller won't offer swatches or quarter yard cuts, move on to a different seller. I would also argue that with linen it's almost always a good idea to spend more than you think you should. There's a pretty broad range of quality, as there is with fabric made of every other fiber. Inexpensive lines are almost always lower quality though. It's not like cotton where you can frequently find a bargain. I'd also steer clear of stores like Joann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, etc. They almost exclusively sell fabrics made for home sewers. It's inferior quality to what better brands use to make clothing out of. Most people expect to save money making clothes themselves, but that's just not the case unless you're comparing prices for clothes made in developed countries.

[@wilde1909]

My favorite picture is you in the black hat with the white feather.

[@johanneberube6682]

Congratulations! Happy New Year! 🌹

[@susannahallanic1167]

Thank you for sharing your history.

[@starsun6363]

I would LOVE some tips on running a costuming business. I'm thinking of starting my own. Specific question- how do you handle patterns and their different sizes? Do you have one master pattern with all the sizes or lots of singular ones?

[@jayneterry8701]

I would think draping would be involved.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

This might be too personal, but how on earth do you price what you do? I'm trained in Haute Couture. Trained in Paris. Not Kansas or whatever. I've totally given up on any sort of custom work because I can't stand, "I saw this dress for $400 at Macy's. You must be able to make it for less, right?" Yeah, no. I can make a $10,000 cocktail dress from Valentino for less, but I'm not interested in competing with the labor prices in China. Is the historical costuming community just more used to paying what clothes are actually worth? A lot of your stuff looks like it takes forty, sixty, eighty hours to make, and in my experience it's very challenging to get clients who are willing to pay enough to live on for two weeks worth of sewing. I assume at this point name recognition must help, but still.

[@priorattire]

this will be covered in the incoming series of videos on running a costuming business. in short - i have several tiers - i charge very different prices for the ready made outfits and bespoke ones, to accommodate different needs and purses of my clientele.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

@@priorattire I knew you did that, and it's a very clever way to approach a niche market. It takes an impressive amount of thought to design appealing things that can be made up reasonably quickly, without really cutting corners though. It must help that most off the rack $100 historic costumes are pure garbage though, and it's a demographic that understands accuracy requires craftsmanship. I think that's the biggest hurdle when it comes to doing bespoke contemporary clothing. Most people have no sense of what ethically made clothing should cost, and people with deep enough pockets that they're used to designer pricing, really want to be able to say that their skirt is Dior. Clients who want luxury craftsmanship, but who don't care about the label inside are incredibly rare.

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

This is a beautiful and inspiring story, but the one part where I wonder if you may have mispoken was when you mentioned 1987; you look so young that it's hard to believe you might be in your forties!

[@priorattire]

Lol, I am 47!

[@rebeccabeesley3500]

Would love to hear all your tips on running the business.

[@nancyvolker3342]

OOO a before and after picture LOL you were a cute kid

[@morgaana5427]

YES PLEASE! Thuis would be very useful to have information about this kind of buisness.

[@michellebramble7678]

I love watching. Love the all that you make wish I could but don't know how. So I do nails I did a set they was inspired by one of the dresses you made. Yes I'd love for you to make so video's on how to do business in the art world. Thank you for all you do share. 💖💖💖🤗