Thursday, November 7, 2013

Letting the Cat out of the Bag.......

Well I might as well just say it since I "spilled the beans" during my BurdaStyle webinar on today (my next one is on Sewing Knits on Nov 21 btw). As it turns out I have made the leap to being a FULL TIME SEWING BUSINESS OWNER! That's right, instead of part-time, I'll be focusing my full time on growing my Custom Apparel& Tailoring/Alterations Business of 7 years. I sadly say goodbye to 15 years of working in the Scientific Research field. I've had the pleasure of working around some wonderful people and I've had LOTS of great memories and experiences. Heck where else could I got the experience of venturing to the Arctic Circle and seeing the Aurora Borealis first hand. Yep, that's me in the picture taken last year!!! Wow, that night was amazing!!!

 But it's time to embark on a new chapter and I'm totally ready!!!! That means alot of blood, sweat and tears will be going into my work. I've got lots to sew, new skills like draping to continue embarking on. I'm right in the middle of tailoring lessons with Mr. Jim (If you haven't been to his site you should visit. He's been working on a phenomenol Sports Coat for a client. Visit him HERE). So definitely expect more visits from me in blogland. I'll get to go back to visiting my favorite bloggers on a regular basis and will be blogging more regularly myself!!!! So expect for my adventures to kick high into gear and for me to load up on my "10,000 Hours of Sewing Challenge Hours". I plan on accomplishing some great things and venturing out into some new territories. I appreciate all of your well wishes as I transition into my new way of life and for everyone who thinks it not robbery to follow me along the way!!!!! .......BTW, I have to finish a clients gown this weekend and make one of my own. Expect for me to be rolling alot of work out soon.........
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41 comments:

  1. christinasewsupNovember 7, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    "Sweat equity" works!! Love it. Congratulations! I am so excited for you and glad to be able to follow you on your journey.

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  2. velosewsNovember 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    That's fantastic. Congratulations. This is an exciting chapter in your life and suit you so well. What an amazing time this is for you and your family.

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  3. AndreaNovember 7, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Congratulations on your very exciting news! Best of luck in this new endeavor.

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  4. AminatNovember 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    So proud of you , congratulations on this new chapter. You have always being an inspiration and you put your mind into everything you do so I am sure you will excel in all your undertakings. Congrats again and all the best

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  5. Erica BunkerNovember 7, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Congratulations Victoria! I love a career change when it's turning passion into profit! And that is such an awesome picture!

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  6. Jo AshcroftNovember 7, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Well done, what a great decision!

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  7. Jean(ie)November 7, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    How awesome!!!! I wish you tremendous success on your new adventure!!!!! I'm sure you do very well. I've enjoyed watching you and your business grow over the years on your blog. Hooray!!!!!
    I love the photo of you in Alaska. That is my dream to see the AB. Hopefully this winter. With our move to the Pacific Northwest, airfare to Alaska is much more affordable. Combine that with hubby's miles, it's a winner!

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  8. K.LineNovember 7, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    That photo is just wow! But so is starting your own full time business. Congrats on this fab new adventure.

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  9. Kristy ChanNovember 7, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Sounds like you are going from one awesome job to another, lucky you! I'm sure you will be very successful in your sewing business full time

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  10. AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Wow! What an awesome career jump for you. I pray for much success and happiness for you in your new business venture.

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  11. Faye LewisNovember 7, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Congratulations Victoria! I wish you every success!

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  12. CherieNovember 7, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    I'm another wishing you the best on this adventure! I love what you sew, and to me you have a great eye for design and style, so congrats to a great sewist! Love the aurora pic, stunning!

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  13. bpatricia74November 7, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Victoria, congratulations!!!!Taking a leap of faith to become an entrepreneur is a huge step. I am thinking about alterations as a business. Your blog has given me the will to do something about it! Gentleman Jim is a wonderful person. I have had the pleasure of speaking with him. I am his long distance student in Houston, TX!!!

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  14. FarhanaNovember 8, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Congrats Victoria, I have thought about this for myself but still not sure but All the best to your success.

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  15. ElarayNovember 8, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Congratulations! It's a big change, but you've got the goods to succeed.

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  16. RhondaBussNovember 8, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Congratulations on your new venture!

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  17. ValerieNovember 8, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Congratulations! I know you will be successful!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Congrats! Although I'm positive SKIO will miss you :)

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  19. SheilaNovember 8, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!

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  20. toyNovember 8, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I am very happy for you Victoria, I know you will be prosperous, you have such a passion for the art of sewing.

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  21. KayNovember 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Congratulations and good luck, Victoria!! Here's to dreams come true! :)

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  22. CennettaNovember 8, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Congratulations.

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  23. VanessaNovember 8, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Congratulations! You will do well, I'm sure of it. Many blessings on this new chapter in your life!!

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  24. DawnSSLNovember 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Congrats! So very happy for you and praying God's continued blessings as you follow your dreams.

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  25. Chris LucasNovember 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Congratulations Victoria! I wish you every success and hope you enjoy the journey in the next chapter of your life and it's everything you wish for and more :)

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  26. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Congratulations!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Congratulations. Good for you to take a chance on yourself. I cannot stop smiling because I'm so happy for you. Kinda sad that you left the scientific field, but happy to see you shine. I just signed up for your next Burda class on knits. Here's some proof that I copied from my receipt....You have successfully been enrolled in the courses listed below.

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  28. Virginia's DaughterNovember 8, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    What a blessing! How great for you! Wishing you much prosperity AND success! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  29. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Amazing news! Congrats and best wishes on your new endeavor!!

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  30. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    Congratulations! What a great step in the right direction. It is amazing how many women in science flex their creative muscle sewing, isn;t it? Also, I plan to take your knits seminar later in the month.

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  31. MeiganNovember 9, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Congratulations and Best wishes to you!

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  32. Gail D.November 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Victoria, I've been following your blog for a couple of years now and wish you every success in your new endeavor.

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  33. Jane MNovember 10, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    What a wonderful thing, when passion and experience meet. Congrats on your new endeavor.

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  34. FarNovember 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    CONGRATS!!! :)

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  35. Aline MariahNovember 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Wish you the best :) your blog is a really inspiration for me. And by the way, one of my dreams is see the aurora burealis *.*

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  36. AlethiaNovember 14, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Congratulations and well wishes to you Victoria! Much success in all of your future endeavors! It's YOUR time...I just made this transition myself back in May. ;)

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  37. Clint ShaffDecember 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I admire you for taking the leap and leaving the corporate field behind. In order to enjoy life, you should do what you love. Not many people are rewarded of this chance to do what they love for a living. I’m sure you can handle this well, and even run this sewing business longer than the time you spent researching. ;) Clint@Franchise Match

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