New Color for Basic Zuul

Basic Zuul

Basic Zuul

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I think this new color with the gold lame are much closer to the movie colors. The copper chiffon has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Hope you like the 2012 Zuul

Meet Julia and Tess

Tess - Knit Cowl Dress with sash

Julia - Knit Ruched Dress with split bell sleeves

Now available in my shop

Tutorial?

Is it time for a new tutorial? Do you look at tutorials? What would you like to see? Keep in mind that suggestions should be sewing, knitting, or crochet related. If you don’t look at tutorials, is there a reason why? Maybe there’s something else you’d like to see.

Pinterest

I’ve recently been turned on to Pinterest. I’m not sure what the point is, but it sure is fun to look what people like! It’s like the ultimate in people-watching, but deeper. You can follow me on there, if you like. I don’t have much on there yet – trying to add one or two photos a day. Just one more thing to keep up with!

It’s a New Year!

As you could see from my Sewing Room Makeover photos, I decided it was time to get organized. I had been needing more shelf space for a couple of years, but had to make do with a few bookshelves. It’s so nice to have all my fabric visible on wall shelving – I can already feel the designing muses at work!

My wedding party orders have increased over the past year, which pleases me greatly And my local customer base has almost tripled in 2011 as well! “They” (I’m not sure who “they” are, but…) say that it takes about 5 years to grow a small business. I’ve just started my 5th year, and I have to say that I’m glad I stuck it out.

My hopes for 2012 are to grow my costume line. I have many ideas for Steampunk designs and other historical costuming. My dream for a couple of years now has been to add a corset line – modern and historical outer wear, not the lingerie kind. If you have ideas of styles you like to see added to my shop, please leave a comment and let me know. I’m always happy to hear from you

Happy New Year to you from Callidora’s!

Sewing Room Makeover

Desk by the window

Opposite view

I didn’t bother with before shots – I could barely get in the room.

New Wall Shelves

And you can see both Belinda and Teyla are in the room at the same time – that is a first!

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas

♫ Callidora’s gave to me…

Any Christmas special

25OFF the bridesmaids

20OFF your design

15OFF a custom dress

20OFF an RTS Plus Size

15OFF a costume

20OFF your bottoms

Free International Shipping ♪

15OFF a cocktail dress

10OFF of separates

10OFF Ready to Ship Regular

or Free Domestic Shipping ♫

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

No more than 2 specials may be used in combination on an order.  Please send a note if using a 2nd special so your invoice can be adjusted.

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas

♪ Callidora’s gave to me ♪

A 25% discount for the entire bridal party!  (code 25OFF)  Must be same fabric for all dresses – can be mix and match or custom designs.

On the Tenth Day of Christmas

♫ Callidora’s gave to me ♫

The freedom of designing!  Place your custom order today for a design NOT in my shop and receive 20% off.  It can be something you sketched yourself, or elements from a variety of pieces to be incorporated into one item.  Send me an email/convo today and I will apply a 20% discount to your invoice once we’ve settled on the details.

On the Ninth Day of Christmas

♪ Callidora’s gave to me ♪

20% off skirts and pants (code 20OFF)