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Adjustable version of the Magic Dress aka Moroccan, Indonesian, Bangladesh or Ethnic
For those looking for directions or a pattern on How to make the – ” Magic Dress”, the video instructional is now ready! This is an “adjustable” version designed for sale as it accommodates various heights. The magic dress also is known as the Morrocan magic dress because of the use of Cut on the bias, this is an … Continue reading
opensewing
The challenge of an open business format is figuring out a revenue model to make it not just sustainable but profitable. Essentially I am taking my creative assets and offering it for others to use as a form of income. In so doing It is my hope that moms especially can be home when their … Continue reading
Zabara
ZABARA is GREAT FOR TRAVEL!I love designing pieces that travel well. That are multifunctional yet easy care! These three individual pieces can create or 2 or 3 piece sets together or separates that can be worn with other pieces in your wardrobe. The pants is also a jumper, the top, can be worn various ways and is … Continue reading
A guide to making Prom work for #crowdfunding your Independent fashion business
Prom plays a major part in the indie local design scene, one GREAT prom season can fund a business venture. An indie designer can earn $3-6000 per season, more if they have asssistance. So it’s time to head on out and leverage your talent to fund your dream… Tips Research, colors trends, fabrics etc Create … Continue reading
Angelina is not the Dashiki nor is it an African Print
DUTCH Wax Print is Authentic African? Really? What part of that oxymoron makes one want to fight for this fabric. a colleague, Monique Nubia Sunshine Siders of Kush Designs commented on a FB post from which the image was screenshot. ” If you really do your research you will realize this is not true traditional African … Continue reading
Reality Check – on Price Setting in The Local Custom Cottage Sector
There is no one answer as to how to set a price. like any other brand/business model it is intricately tied to how one execute and deliver and what the market can sustain. The pricing structure for artisan, custom or commissioned products differ from those that are mass-produced. Both have development cost – it takes … Continue reading
50Gifts
Today I celebrate to morrow I kick off Exponent 50! What if we can harness tthe power of FB or social media Birthday stream! There are very few times people are all but guranteed to pay attention, one is birthdays and with my 5oth, I decided to find a way to make that attention collateral COUNT … Continue reading