Busy day

I started off getting straight into sewing today. I normally do it later in the evening so I can write all morning but since my mom had the day off today and I needed some advice I went straight to work. And boy have I been busy. I made a ton of mistakes and had a bunch of distractions. So I had to restart twice but in the end I have the front panels of the dress done. All I have to do tomorrow is sew in the zipper on the back panel and sew the rest together. By this point the dress will be all together. I have to do boning inside and some lining so I'm guessing it'll be done within two more days. Then I have to work on the ruffles which I think will be fun. I love chiffon. I also have a matching choker that I will have to make when the dress is done. I'm not really sure how to make one so I'm going to researching some tutorials online before I start on that.

It's a lot of work and stress but this pattern is pretty easy. The instructions are easy to read and understand. Since I wasn't able to finish the back panels today I'll take pictures tomorrow and upload those. I already put everything away so I'll make sure to do that tomorrow. 

A  few days ago my mom made one of the best suggestions she's ever made to me. For those who know I've been searching nonstop for a job so I can get married and move out, start my life as an adult. But the jobs around here are very tight and there are rarely any non-seasonal jobs. So she told me to be more creative about finding a job. And ever since she's said that I've been thinking over some ideas. One would be to self-publish a e-book if I cannot get the novel I'm working on now published by an agent and another is starting commissions. 

I'm not the best at big props like swords and such (There are so many people doing those types of commissions anyway.) I'm thinking doing costumes and accessories, maybe even jewelry down the road. I'm also thinking about starting making plus sized lolita dresses. Because I don't think there are enough people making those in my area.  I'm not too sure how to start. Maybe doing a fund raiser on Indiegogo. But I'm really nervous about it. I need to find out how much I'd need and all that. So I need to figure it all out. If you have done something like this please PLEASE offer me advice I need it and want it. 

I think between writing and doing this I could make a living. I can do this! That is giving me so much more hope and I feel much better about my situation. I just hope that everything will go smoothly and I can either do a fund raiser for my projects or get published. It'll be a lot of work so with lots of coffee and Marina and the Diamonds to guild me through it I may be able to follow my dreams after all. 

One step at a time. I'm going to do some planning tonight with my fiance and see what he thinks of my plan. I really would love to start up a commissions shop on ESTY or online for those in the area and in other states. It'd be a lot of fun. I just have to see if my heart is in it 100%. So wish me luck and please don't be afraid to offer your advice.