Custom Order Survival Guide
I hope to answer any questions you may have about the process! Don’t be scared, it’s easy peasy :)
Custom Order Survival Guide
1. Waitlist vs. Queue
2. Accepted Designs
3. Next Steps
4. Pricing
5. Queue + Finish
6. Shipping
7-9. Extra deets
Email: riskthrift@gmail.com
Instagram: @riskthrift
Step by Step
Step One: You reach out with design ideas
Step Two: If your request is rejected, you can always ask for other designs! If your design is accepted… move to step three!
Step Three: We need to find the garment/materials!
Step Four: Once materials are secured, full or part payment is required.
Step Five: Then you’re added to the queue with a “number”
Step Six: Before sewing, i will make any additional sketches, or applique mockups is applicable.
Step Seven: Once completed, you will be sent final photos for approval!
Waitlist vs. Queue
-Waitlist: Pending garment, design, and/or payment
Orders are not put in line until these steps are completed! (payment plans accepted)
-Queue: design is accepted, paid, and waiting for creation.
(Queued orders are given a “number” that can be checked on the website)
Accepting your
Design
Due to the increase in custom requests, I will only be able to accept designs that will bring me joy :)
Designs I am most interested in:
-Silly Animals, bugs, pet portraits, food, colors, interactive wear+ more!
Designs I will not create:
-Direct copies of other artist’s work
I am able to complete ~10 customs a month, in order to focus on website collections and content creation :)
Feel free to discuss ideas via dm/email!
Garments
Sometimes the design limits the clothing it can upcycled onto. I recommend non-stretchy fabrics, denim, sweatshirts, cotton, etc!
I can provide options I have on-hand. I try to keep a variety of clothes in stock, but everything is secondhand and not guaranteed.
(or you can mail me something secondhand!)
*I will no longer be able to source clothing directly for custom requests.
Pricing
I do not have a set guide for pricing, because all designs are different! However, I do have rough estimates :)
Single Basic Item: ~50$
Food Jar + 3 Pieces: ~90$
One Pet Portrait: ~100$
Animal with 3 hats: ~125$
Full Front+Back: ~200$
Patchwork Skirt: ~200$
Prices are USD$ + may change
Free US shipping,
international shipping is additional
Queued+
Progress
Once I reach your number, I will work on the design either by making a sketch, or a mockup applique pending approval.
I will then send completed pics. A few changes are allowed, further changes will require additional fees.
Then I will ship out on my next packing day!
Shipping
United States Shipping is free:)
Canada: ~20-40$ USD
International: ~30-60$ USD
Dm/email me for quotes. Pricing is a rough estimate and may change.
There may be additional tariffs or fees incurred on the customer after shipping, in order to receive the package. This is out of my hands, and hard to know when it will happen.
Shipping days are typically Monday+ Friday, but I can make acceptions
The Queue System
I am experimenting with a new idea, using “take-a-number”
Once you are put in the queue, you will be given a number! To check progress, simply scroll down on the website homepage to see the person in line!
I can complete ~10 custom orders a month, if you need a specific date range, message me!
www.riskthrift.com
Recycled Guarantee
100% of textiles and garments are thrifted, gifted or found at estate sales.
Garments are washed prior to upcycling.
Textiles may have wear, and stains. I will try my best to show these details to you!
I reuse as many shipping supplies as possible.
Let’s make the world a better place and put secondhand first!
Payments
venmo: riskthrift
paypal: riskthrift@gmail.com
cashapp: $riskthrift
website payments using card upon request
