Stepping into 2014- walking in My Shoes with Mooloo

Savvy_Sue

You might be able to pick up an iron and ironing board on Freecycle? At least a 'good enough' one for use at home if you have a good one at home.

I very rarely iron anything at home, because if you think how it will look after being worn for half an hour it's often not worth it ...

Savvy_sewing

I'm keeping my eye out.
In dressmaking it's important to iron things as you go, makes for a better finish if seams etc are flattened in the right direction etc.
I admit I hate ironing!

minimoneysaver

Why not put a card in your shop window, asking if anyone has a spare iron & board that they want rid of.

That's another little cash earner. Our local sunbed shop charges £5 for 2 weeks adverts. You are allowed up to 6x4 card. Lots of cleaners and gardeners tend to advertise. It's only a small board, but it is always full. All it would cost you is a bit of pin board and put it in the corner of the window and it could potentially earn you a small amount of cash.

Savvy_sewing

Cricky £5 for two weeks! I remember 50p a week!
Inflation then!
I may be making a board for inside the shop, but not sure about the window. Will have a think!
Today is doing the jobs at home while I wait for the Asda delivery. Why can you book a two hour slot with food ?but the clothes delivery is from 7am - 7pm? Then I got a message saying it would be between 12 and 9 pm! If her uniform doesn't fit I have no chance to alter it. ! Bad granny leaving it so late. Shop has taken over already !

Savvy_sewing

So tomorrow is launch day!
Mooloos opens for business! Eek!
It's real.

Almost-free

Good luck, Mooloo! I wish I was local to you. Joy only would I like to learn to sew and would be interested in your second hand clothes but I also have a bag if nearly new clothing my daughter has just sorted out of her wardrobe. She has a new job and wanted a slightly more 'mature' wardrobe!

Savvy_sewing

Almost-free wrote: »

Good luck, Mooloo! I wish I was local to you. Joy only would I like to learn to sew and would be interested in your second hand clothes but I also have a bag if nearly new clothing my daughter has just sorted out of her wardrobe. She has a new job and wanted a slightly more 'mature' wardrobe!

Thanks. I will have to learn how to do you tube or Skype lessons.
Re the clothes, I would love to have them, and would be happy to source and pay for delivery. If I can find out the weight etc and ask a courier for costs. My aim is to recycle as much as I can. It's a tall order I know. But I get upset at what goes to landfill, or sold abroad. When I was in charity shop management, I was made aware of the way the chain works.

Wyre

Huge good luck wishes, Mooloo! I wish I was near enough to come down and say it in person.

If you ever do skype or youtube lessons I will definitely be signing up.

*Robin*

Good luck Mooloo! :j
Hope you have a busy, happy first day at the shop (and the till doesn't stop ringing! ).

candlelight_2013

Good Luck Mooloo, hope you are busy today, you have done so well.

Much love
Candlelightxx