My daughter just received her PhD from the University of Chicago (Go Math Women!) The cost to purchase this stunning ensemble is $800. Fellow fiber artists, don't you see an opportunity here? We're not talking haute couture dresses.
My seamstress-self estimates about one and a half hours sewing time once the long yardage has been cut out. And when you wearables artists encounter resistance at a $400 price tag, you can just mention that maybe your customers might be happy purchasing an $800 cap and tam. As for my daughter, she returned her gown at the UC bookstore along with many other fellow PhD's; the magic was dissipated but the bank account remained intact. We are enjoying the pictures, though, which also include faculty graduates from other institutions (below.)
My seamstress-self estimates about one and a half hours sewing time once the long yardage has been cut out. And when you wearables artists encounter resistance at a $400 price tag, you can just mention that maybe your customers might be happy purchasing an $800 cap and tam. As for my daughter, she returned her gown at the UC bookstore along with many other fellow PhD's; the magic was dissipated but the bank account remained intact. We are enjoying the pictures, though, which also include faculty graduates from other institutions (below.)
You must be very proud. Congratulations to her!
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