Pricing Is Part of the Costume Itself
Ever since I began creating figure skating costumes for children, one question has followed me everywhere: How should I price my work? Should I follow the market average? Should I adjust the price based on each client’s situation? Or should I set a price that reflects the years of skill and experience behind my work? I still struggle with this. But there is one thing I know for certain: The value of the techniques I’ve built over the years—and the meaning of creating a truly one‑of‑a‑kind costume—cannot be measured by numbers alone. Skill Carries Time Within It When I create a costume, the value is not only in the hours spent sewing. It’s also in the time spent thinking: This “thinking time” is part of the work. Part of the art. I don’t put my emotions directly into the price. But my emotions inevitably seep into the costume itself—and I believe they should. Even If It Seems Old‑Fashioned, There Are Values Worth Protecting We live in a time wh
