I make historical costumes as a hobby, and someone from a local reenactment group asked to borrow my wool cloak for an event. I said yes, provided she collected it and returned it dry. She replied with a list of “small changes” she needed first: Shorten the hem by about ten centimetres. Replace the wooden clasp because it looked “too handmade.” Remove my initials from the lining. Bring it to her on Friday because she would be busy packing. I explained that shortening it meant cutting fabric, not folding a sleeve, and I wasn't changing something I spent weeks making. She said that if I wanted people to appreciate my work, I should make it wearable for different bodies. Then she added that she would still take it unaltered if I had it profesionally cleaned beforehand. I told her the cloak was no longer available. She answered, “No worries, I’ll find someone more flexible.” I sincerely hope she does.   submitted by   /u/Lucca_Ashton [link]   [comments]