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Thu May 28, 2009, 8:12 PM
Due to some recent events, I'm thinking about starting up my own business later this summer, and I'm looking for some ideas and advice from everyone here. I'm planning on focusing on 18th century, but I'm open to just about any projects. I'm thinking if I put up an Etsy site of non-fitted items (kerchiefs, aprons, embroidered work, hats, caps, reticules) and did a separate section of custom fitted work that I'd cover most of the bases. However, fitted work will probably require either a few visits to the area or being local. I haven't mastered making a gown from a pair of stays yet (and considering the poorly fit stays I've seen before.....). So, is there anything in particular you (or others) would be looking to purchase? I'd like to get a list started of things like that so I can get them up online at the beginning. I've also been pestered a lot to publish a book similar to my blog, if that would be of interest as well.

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Thanks for dropping by, Nicole; love your work...ever need a photographer, give us a shout :-)
Amazing work! I look forward to seeing more of your creations. :)
Hey!
I'm a huge fan of period fashion, but not so much of cosplay/replica making etc. But I stumbled upon your work somehow, and I gotta say I'm extremely impressed! Your skills are obviously advanced, and you make 18th century gowns so accuratley. They're all just gorgeous!
I shall definitely be watching you!

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Thank you for clarifying the Governor's Palace! I always forget which building is which and yet I've been down to WIlliamsburg tons of times.
Once again Thank you!

-Castaway
Hello,

Before anything, I adore you're work. It's amazing how many fabulous dress you churn out.

I'm reenacting over the summer and I would like to purchase a *cheap* stay. Do you know of any sites/stores in the US that has already made stays for sale?

Please and thank you

Gerty
Silly Sisters has both finished and un-bound stays for sale on their site. If you are willing to stitch the binding on yourself it saves a ton of money. And it allows you to alter as needed. Or they also sell stay making kits for a lot less. Of course, the tailor in me will warn you that they will never fit right already made, so any discomfort is for that reason (not because stays are uncomfortable).

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Thank you so much for the help. Not to trouble you, but do you know where I might be able to get the stay making kits?

Thanks again.
No problem! Silly Sisters sells a mostly complete kit (sans pattern). Burnley & Trowbridge and WM Booth Draper both sell the supplies separately as well.

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Thank you so much for your help!!

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