I am a fashion designer who graduated from Otis College of Art and Design. Vilma worked on all bridesmaids dresses for a friends wedding. We all used the same fabric, but each bridesmaid had the opportunity to design they're own. Some submitted photo's of what they wanted. I gave her a photo as well as a sketch to let her know how I wanted it to fit.
In my opinion, she did an amazing job. As long as you are very detailed in what you want and know how to verbalize it, Vilma is great at making it happen. If there were problems with anything, she did her best to solve them. Her pricing is reasonable for a bridesmaid's dress. I have also recommended her to many other friends.
I have sewn up a few articles of clothing myself while in school and after graduating and it isn't as easy as one may think especially if there are many details on a certain item.
I myself have taken up a few sewing projects for a few friends and find it hard to put prices on anything. You definitely have to charge depending on the item. Some details are more time consuming than others. Anything that is custom made will be pretty pricey considering the labor. Otherwise, you might as well buy mass- produced clothing.
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