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Nov. 12th, 2003
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Essay: Why I Don't Costume For Money
Nov. 12th, 2003 09:09 pmRecently I was again presented with the opportunity to create some costumes for profit. This happens occasionally, usually when someone sees some of my personal creations and wants something similar for themselves, or refers me to a friend.
I find this interest extremely flattering, especially as I am still learning and have an infinite way to go! But I cannot bring myself to make things to order, and here are a few of the reasons why:
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For these reasons and others (that I might add on later, if I can think of them), I do not make things for outside parties unless they are 1) obnoxiously simple, or 2) I know where you live, and can get there easily ;)
However, I will cheerfully help brainstorm projects, show how to read a pattern, raid thrift stores/fabric stores looking for raw materials, find full time seamstresses, or help with layout/cutting/trimming/etc., or help someone dress. I just don't have what it takes to do it all!
I find this interest extremely flattering, especially as I am still learning and have an infinite way to go! But I cannot bring myself to make things to order, and here are a few of the reasons why:
( Snipped for brevity )
For these reasons and others (that I might add on later, if I can think of them), I do not make things for outside parties unless they are 1) obnoxiously simple, or 2) I know where you live, and can get there easily ;)
However, I will cheerfully help brainstorm projects, show how to read a pattern, raid thrift stores/fabric stores looking for raw materials, find full time seamstresses, or help with layout/cutting/trimming/etc., or help someone dress. I just don't have what it takes to do it all!
Writer of My Book and other stuff
Nov. 12th, 2003 09:56 pm( doG, what a cliche, but can I keep the brocade cushions? )
Sitting here busily uploading web changes and catching up on Hotmail correspondence while waiting for the thunderstorms to hit.
I used yesterday's holiday to take care of a few odds and ends. The local grocer has stopped selling my favorite cocoa, and because this chaos could not continue I went out to Trader Joe's in search of something other than the nasty paper packet variety with fake marshmallows.
Scored! Food porn: Ghirardhelli cocoa in 4 flavors (including my beloved Chocolate Hazelnut). Cajun and jambalaya simmer sauces to excite mine and D.'s bored palates. Organically grown beef, to see if it really tastes better than the usual swimming-in-antibiotics type. No Pudge Brownies, to let D. work his baking magic. Fantastic smells in that place, a reminder why I don't go more often - it's all so tempting!!
Also searched for remedies to help my trainwrecking skin. Note: tea tree oil could dry up the Baron Harkonnen's acne, and only a tiny dab will do ya - that stuff ROCKS!
I'm trying to drink more water, partly for my skin but also for my stomach. For the past couple of weeks even decaf coffee is bothering me, so I'm trying to make a habit of one full glass of water in the morning before breakfast and another one before dinner.
Jury duty today: Some folks cannot keep their eyes on the ball. Others can't give a straight answer. Much tail-chasing.
Been proofing/brainstorming fic, including the much-discussed "Queer Eye for the Snape Guy". On the back burner at the moment as I have more urgent storylines creeping up.
Back to the grind tomorrow..
Sitting here busily uploading web changes and catching up on Hotmail correspondence while waiting for the thunderstorms to hit.
I used yesterday's holiday to take care of a few odds and ends. The local grocer has stopped selling my favorite cocoa, and because this chaos could not continue I went out to Trader Joe's in search of something other than the nasty paper packet variety with fake marshmallows.
Scored! Food porn: Ghirardhelli cocoa in 4 flavors (including my beloved Chocolate Hazelnut). Cajun and jambalaya simmer sauces to excite mine and D.'s bored palates. Organically grown beef, to see if it really tastes better than the usual swimming-in-antibiotics type. No Pudge Brownies, to let D. work his baking magic. Fantastic smells in that place, a reminder why I don't go more often - it's all so tempting!!
Also searched for remedies to help my trainwrecking skin. Note: tea tree oil could dry up the Baron Harkonnen's acne, and only a tiny dab will do ya - that stuff ROCKS!
I'm trying to drink more water, partly for my skin but also for my stomach. For the past couple of weeks even decaf coffee is bothering me, so I'm trying to make a habit of one full glass of water in the morning before breakfast and another one before dinner.
Jury duty today: Some folks cannot keep their eyes on the ball. Others can't give a straight answer. Much tail-chasing.
Been proofing/brainstorming fic, including the much-discussed "Queer Eye for the Snape Guy". On the back burner at the moment as I have more urgent storylines creeping up.
Back to the grind tomorrow..
