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Q&A: “I’m a seamstress with an interest in historical fashion…”

A Chicago seamstress with a passion for historical fashion wants to create and rent out period costumes. How can we help her go back in time?

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Old-time fashions for modern rentals.

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Episode 2355
Today, we're stepping back in time with Lucy from Chicago, a skilled seamstress with a passion for historical fashion.

Lucy wants to create and rent out period costumes for events, theater productions, and themed parties, using a collection of vintage sewing patterns and expertise in replicating historical garments. Let's stitch together a plan to help her historical costume side hustle flourish!

"Hi, this is Lucy from Chicago. I'm a seamstress with an interest in historical fashion, and I'm thinking about starting a side hustle creating and renting out period costumes for events, theater productions, and themed parties. I have a collection of vintage sewing patterns and a talent for replicating the look and feel of historical garments.

How can I build an inventory of high-quality costumes, price my rentals competitively, and find clients who need my services? I’m thinking of theater groups, event planners, and historical reenactors—but it seems like a lot to think about at once, and I get overwhelmed with the details."

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