Made for Movement was born 25 years ago this month, in 1987, and a little celebrating is in order.
We have had 4 different locations, and by my estimate, created nearly 1000 costumes for Twin Cities competitive ballroom dancers in those years. I believe I have managed to make the things I love the most; 3 dimensional design, beautiful fabrics, all things sparkly, and dance, into a perfect career.
As I finish the last of three new gowns for the Snowball this weekend, I wanted to look back a little, and look ahead as well.
First, let's look ahead. Of greatest importance, I want you to know that we are raising our rates this year. Each year, the cost of rhinestones, fabric and notions goes up, but Made for Movement has charged the same hourly rate for our labor since 2005! After seven years of holding the line, it's time for an increase. But for all of you who book with us by the 15th of January, for any project for any time this year, we will honor our 2005 rate. So stop by our display at the Snowball and make sure your projects for this year are on our schedule to take advantage of this offer. To give you an example of the savings you can get by scheduling NOW, I just finished a new gown at a cost of $2050. At our new rate, this same gown will cost $2300, so book your costume needs for 2012 by the 15th of January, and save!
Now for a quick look back! In 2011, we made 22 new gowns, dressed 15 men in either Latin, Smooth or Standard attire, and sold 12 Gently Used gowns, plus did several "renewal" projects, (a new skirt, a new sleeve, a new look for an older gown) working at our usual project-a-week pace.
The average new, custom-designed Latin or Rhythm Gown cost about $2000 and the average ballgown cost was $2450, which makes us a huge bargain by industry standards, and this will still be true when our new rate is in place.
For those of you looking for an exceptional price on a beautifully made gown, I just got a couple of new Gently Used listings, and they are being cleaned and readied for the rack on Friday, so, VISIT US AT THE SNOWBALL!
OH! And here's a little sneak peek at a detail on a new gown that I am loving. I can't wait to see it (and it's lovely and talented owner) dance!
4 comments:
Congratulations on 25 years, it has been a pleasure to see your creations, always beautiful and definitely full of sparkle and pizzaz! Here is to a great new year and anxiously awaiting your newest designs.
Deborah W.
THANKS Deborah!
May 25 more wonderful years follow, and then 25 more, and 25 more, and so on! You make the world a shinier more beautiful place one gown at a time. Can't wait to see the rest of that sneaky peek gown. Looks gorgeous!
Thank you very much Kinga. I appreciate your regular readership and comments!
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