Whew! Yesterday was busy. We were absolutely beat by the time we got home...but you know, that means it was a great day. Here is what we accomplished:
1/ We have narrowed down our fabric selections to 3 qualities. 2 programs will get stretch silk; 3 programs will be made in non-stretch silk charmeuse; 1 will be a jersey blend. We purchased two of those yesterday.
2/ We found our hardware and purchased that. We LOVE the hardware.
3/ We've chosen our strap quality and hope that this will serve as a standard feature throughout the OM line.
4/ And, after really pounding the pavement, we found 2 lace suppliers. This is was our most challenging task on the to do list for yesterday. We swatched a bunch and spent hours searching the garment center for the right price, the right colors, the right availability and the right qualities of lace. Finally, in an unlikely storefront, we found Emily. And in another spot, we found our second supplier. Best news? The lace is readily available, reorderable and DYABLE, which we discovered once we got home...after Jerry desized the lace with fabric softener and then dyed it with coffee...yes, that's right coffee. Why not? Coffee is a natural dye. No different than tea dying. Even better? AND, the color was PERFECT.
5/ We spoke with our web developer and that's on a roll.
6/ Update on the showrooms. It seems that most of showrooms will be back on Monday, Jan 3. Fair enough. Everyone needs their break! So we'll have to be patient for a few days. Crossing our fingers that we have some interest.
Today? Well, we're headed back to the garment center to find our last 2 major components, that being the jersey knit and lace, plus a few functional needs like serger thread and elastic. I need touch base with Squirrel Media again today. Jerry will likely get started on putting to use all those goodies we bought yesterday.
See you tomorrow!
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