Road trip with a large custom order

What do you do when you place a large Bolder Athletic Wear order and all the fabric won’t fit in one large USPS Flat Rate box?  You could split it up into two boxes or you can take a road trip and still spend less on gas than shipping.  You take a road trip!

Miss V and I headed up to Bolder Athletic Wear on April 9th.  Here is what we ordered and our shorts options.

First was our swings for the Margaritaville Race.  Miss V chose Dark Purple shorts and I picked baby blue.

Second was a FunkiFabric in Zenith.  I had this printed to match the Crowned Athletic Changed Fate Athletic Top.  I am hoping to be able to register for the Princess 10k next year and going to wear Merida.  I chose Golden Shorts.  Since my last order of FunkiFabrics didn’t feel as though it had as much stretch, I chose to go with a medium skirt with small shorts.

Third up is my Alien Fabric from MissMac Fabric (the shop closed suddenly this year)  I chose Moss Green Shorts.

Fourth is also a MissMac Fabric of Goofy.  Goofy is my favorite Disney Character.  I chose Ultra Royal Blue shorts. 

Fifth is a Friendship skirt and Raglan Tank.  I chose Space Blue shorts and white piping.  For the tank, I chose a white mesh body and mix and match the “Fetti” print for the neckline, armholes, and the the shoulders.  This fabric is from Purple Dragon Fabric.

Sixth was tropical flowers and I chose Fuchsia shorts.  The fabric is from Oh So Pretty.

Seventh was the pineapple print and chose Grass Green shorts.  The fabric is from Oh So Pretty.

Eighth was the fabric for Miss V’s WRC Triple Champion shirt.  It was from Kammie Lou Lou.  This was one of those easy choices.  Lime shorts!

Next up was an Orange Bird fabric from Oh So Pretty.  This one was a bit more difficult.  I kept going back and forth between tangerine and sunflower.  I finally decided on Sunflower.

Next up is another Oh So Pretty fabric.  This one is another LP inspired called Castle Mouse.  I chose Tangerine shorts.

I also decided to bring up my Minion Giggle Scrap to have a shirt made.  I chose to have an Anthracite mesh body.

The morning of our trip, I quickly added one more order and that was the Madam Leota fabric from Wonderground. (They don’t sell fabric like they used to, so this has been sitting in a bin for a couple of years)  I chose dark purple shorts and purple mesh for the tank.

While there, I decided to order a White Criss Cross Flutter with Lime piping and shorts to go with the Crowned Athletic Pixie Flyer Athletic Tank.

Yes, this was a very large order.  I had sold the majority of another brand's skorts.  I have also been saving points for a very long time and turned them into two free items.  I am also a Bolder Insider so I receive double points on orders.  They do add up.  

Custom - Prints including border prints

 

The next thing I would like to talk about individual custom skirts are prints, including border prints. With the custom option, one person, Leah, lays out the fabric, finds the best part of the design, and ensures that it is prominently displayed on the skirt.

For example, on my Lorax skirt, I requested the Thneed factory and Lorax on the front. For this Minion Flutter, I asked to have Gru & the Girls on the front, and both came out perfectly. For my Hogwarts Castle skirt, the castle was the main feature, and the pockets with Harry's glasses were a close second. Although this skirt is gorgeous, I will not publicly name the fabric shop and cannot recommend it. The Wizarding World skirt and capris did not require any specific requests as I loved every inch of the print. I especially enjoyed having the Quidditch pitch on the front. I was a Quidditch runner in HRC/PHRC, and the pockets are fantastic. Miss V loved her capris, and the buildings were in perfect alignment.

This is why custom skirts cost slightly more than stock skirts.

Custom - Plaids, Stripes and Chevrons

 Hey there! Let's talk about custom skirts. I'm a fashion lover, and I've had some great experiences with custom plaids, stripes, and chevron skirts. I wanted to share my thoughts on the cost of individual customs because I know it's something that people are curious about.

Personally, I don't mind paying a little extra—for me, it's just $6 more for a swing. But what that means is that Leah, a skilled and friendly professional, takes my fabric, lays it out, and cuts it with her own hands. She makes sure that the print lines up perfectly so that the side seams look absolutely amazing.  I mean seriously, look at those side seams and how the waistbands line up.

The kind of attention to detail makes your skirt feel truly special. 

So, if you're thinking about investing in a custom skirt, I'm here to tell you that it's worth it.

Sure, you might pay a little more upfront, but you'll get a unique, high-quality piece you'll love wearing.

Fabric info:

Plaid skirt - my design printed at Raspberry Creek Fabric
Chevron - FunkiFabric ColourMe option
Stripes - Oh So Pretty Custom Fabric
Maroon Plaid - Stock Fabric