thekillroom:

This job is mostly an amazing and super rewarding thing, but it has its pitfalls, both for client and costumer. Wanna talk about it?

The previously-unheard-of-convenience of ordering custom-made costuming online is now available to just about anyone who can use a computer. Now,…

I’ve only ever gotten two commissions. Both ladies were difficult.  One sent me wrong measurements, and wouldn’t reply to my offer of taking the costume in.  The finally she bugs me every damn day for a partial refund.  I can barely afford food right now, and she wants a refund so that she can make a cosplay on a whim.   The second one refused to pay for all of the materials at once, and ended up paying me less than we agreed on.