"This is the time of night, when the moonlight shines down and we can reveal who we truly are"

It's been awhile since I've updated... I have had alot on my mind recently! I've been looking into getting a full-time job to get us through the fall, and perhaps further on, depending on what kind of job I end up getting. I'm up for a Store Manager's position at Claires Boutique and I'm actually really excited to see if I get that job, I think it would be great.

I have been able to do a little work, here and there. I've finally finished the Sweetheart corset for Stephanie, and I'm working on the boning casings on the Bride corset she's ordering. Then I have an order for a pattern/dress from a new client named Lori. I'm going do between 5 and 6 corsets to  be modeled at the Dark Dreams event on October 1st, and I think that may be the last time I make things to be  modeled for a good long while (although it already seems that most of my models are going to purchase the corsets I'm making ;) Here's to hoping!). I may not have the time to make things for events unless they are orders if I get this job, and I want to make sure I have time for orders and all that, on top of working. And I have to have time with my baby-girl, she's growing up too fast!

A little while back, I went to a yard-sale and picked up four panels of deep cranberry velveteen drapes. What am I thinking? of taking two and a half of those drapes and turning them into another 18th Century gown. I miss making historical costumes and since my soon-to-be sister-in-law got me a book on Lace Tatting for my birthday, I'm eager to work on those skills and make more costumes. Which next to corsets is a huge passion of mine.

It's been brought to my attention that I may be shorting myself when it comes to my cost of products. However, while I enjoy offering my goods at a reasonable price, I do want to see exactly how long it takes me to construct each of my corset designs so I can see just how fair my prices are. When doing custom work, I charge about $15 per hour, so I'm keeping track of my hours as I work on my orders, then add them up to see if my labor cost is fair and decently priced compared to other seamstresses/corset makers.

And I've also been informed that Hot Topic is now selling the skeleton hand necklaces that I offer for $25.00. They sell them in store for $12.00. But they lack the heart charm. While mine are just plastic rhinestones attached to the hands, I've been considering upgrading them to crystals since I've seen heart charms around town, especially the Swarovski charms. Until I upgrade, I think the price of my necklaces will be dropped to $15.00 for now, since I have some competition.