Apr 30 2024 49 mins
Monique, a Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress Member and the founder of Monique's Sew Unique, a New Brunswick based bridal seamstress joins the podcast today. We talk all about when she started sewing, how she started her bridal seamstress business, opening a consignment shop, and how she has professionally dealt with difficult situations in this industry.
Monique has over 20 years of sewing experience. She started Monique's Sew Unique in Ontario in 2008, and now continues to offer her professional service in New Brunswick. Monique now offers a bridal consignment service that complements her expertise, and offers designer gowns at outstanding prices. She welcomes gowns that are current, clean, and in excellent condition to be dropped off at her boutique by appointment and listed for sale in her shop.
Topics discussed in this episode:
How she started sewing at a young age
When she opened her bridal seamstress business
How she started and grew her consignment business
How being a seamstress helps her with her consignment shoppers
Her experience being a member of Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress
A seamstress horror story - working with difficult brides.
The importance of documenting every communication you have with brides
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Website: https://www.moniquessewunique.com/
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