Most of my friends probably don't realize it, but I find sewing clothing quite boring. Seriously! But let me explain.
To me "clothing" is something I would wear just about every day: shirts, blouses, skirts, pants, etc. Even given my sewing skills I would much rather buy such things than make them. In fact, before I really got started with A Touch Of Magic Costumes I was commissioned to make a western-style shirt for someone. It turned out well and they really loved but, but I didn't enjoy the process at all. It was tedious and boring and I didn't feel any sense of satisfaction.
Costumes are a completely different story. I love playing pretend, indulging my creativity, and imagining something beyond our reality. There is a challenge in taking an idea, concept or character and bringing it into three dimensions, breathing life into it. My birthday is October 30th (I am NOT telling what year), and one of my nieces and nephews said that I must love dressing up so much because I was born the day before Halloween. Even if I'm not wearing it I love seeing the finished product. There is so much satisfaction in figuring out how to make something real that was previously only imagined.
I have been asked to make wedding dresses by a few people. I'm even looking forward to that! Again, there is creativity and it's something that you don't see around every day. Because of the design and the occasion I don't consider these to be "clothing". One couple is wanting to do an anime-style wedding with appropriate tuxedo and dress. Coming up with original designs will be challenging but still quite fun.
Want me to make something that you've seen in a comic book or movie? Bring it on! Want a day-to-day dress? Go to Wal-Mart.
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