Should I?

This past week I did some alteration work on the top of a quinceanera dress.  Though it is a rather simple top it reminded me of when I worked with Antonio  Corbie of Davant Designs.    I could hear him saying,  “Woman, you need to design your own gowns.”  “What are you afraid of?” “Why do you wait?”

This morning I find myself wondering if now is the time.  I have numerous designs on paper and many more in my head. I have everything I need except a professional  design form. The type I need is expensive. They are marked for draping, have collapsible shoulders and they come in one size per form. 

In my limited research,  I read that size 14 is the most commonly worn  size but not the most purchased. Sizes 4 to 8 are the most purchased, especially in  gowns    I can use padding on the form  to go up a couple of sizes but I still wonder, if I can come up with the money,  what would be the best size to purchase.  

One thing that kept me from doing this in the past was not having a location where clients could come for  sizing and fittings BUT if I  make the dresses as sized, not custom fit, that would not be an issue.      

The real question  is,  will they sell?

Much prayer is needed.