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Okay, this is not quite a physical object swap, but I'm going to put it here anyway.

I want to make a gown that includes embroidery on the bodice, but I am a lousy hand embroiderer. I am not sure quite how this would work, since I have never commissioned embroidery before. I basically want a design of cogs (like this but probably on the small side of her examples: http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/brassgoggles/?page_id=313) embroidered down the front closure (both sides) and around the hem of a bodice (a long natural form basque). I may also want a ~3 yard strip of embroidery to put on the skirt if that's feasible.

I do not have the bodice ready for the embroidery yet (it would probably be at least 6 to 8 months before I will). At this point I mostly want to know if anyone would be willing to do this, approximately what they feel would be a fair price (depending on time constraints, of course), and about how long they think it would take.

Please feel free to message me privately or reply to this thread if you have thoughts or suggestions.

Many Thanks!

Hi,

I don't know if someone has already contacted you, but I would be interested in doing the embroidery if we could work it out. I see you are in Madison. I live in Beloit which could make this very easy. I have been doing hand embroidery especially historical clothing and ecclesiastical work for over 20 years. Please contact me at xmsbooks@aol.com if you are still interested. Thank you