Custom Sewing - Costumes

When I started offering custom sewing I did not specify a specific niche or item to potential clients, I left it completely open (excepting alterations - I do not alter clothing). I am so glad I left it open! I got an urgent call today from a new client needing help with a Jawa costume for his daughter. The Toys for Tots parade is this weekend and her costume is a must-have. So I pushed aside the craft fair work for a bit and started bringing her Jawa costume to life.

For those of you unfamiliar with Star Wars, this is a Jawa:

So now I have expanded my custom-costume sewing from lady bugs and turtles to Star Wars characters. How fun!