shop 4 basics
custom design
things 4 men
scientific panty
size & measure
sew 4 yourself
about + contact
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ideal garment shop 4 basics custom design things 4 men scientific panty size & measure sew 4 yourself about + contact |
about ideal garment |
where we are |
Ideal Garment & Scientific Panty is located at4518 Troost Avenue
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who we are |
We are one person, Susan, designing and making clothing; and another person, Jeff, making sure there is a place to do all that. Susan, me, is not a trained designer, and only learned how to sew in home ec class, back in 1970-something. And then there were those several summers as apprentice in a college costume shop. And some exposure to problem-solving at a engineering university in the 1980's. Everyone asks about design training, and the answer is "none". No, all this is not "fashion" but rather problem-solving and many years and great variety of adventures dressing people for the gamut of reasons. You name a reason to wear clothing, and we have made clothing for that reason. If we haven't, we want to. We want to get you dressed so you can go on about your day.
Yes. Solutions to modern dress, from underneath to over the top: that's what we do. Then we try to understand it all and write about it so others can solve their own problems of costume and dress.
The whole operation takes place in an beautiful old firestation in the middle of Kansas City. There is a studio upstairs and a shop downstairs. Susan and Jeff are married and true lovers, and they live in houses behind the firehouse. You should come by sometime. There's always a glass of crap wine with your name on it.
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ideal theory |
Ideal Garments are just that: ideal. They love you and make you look lovely all the time. They are happy to do anything with you, whether it is gardening or going to a ball. And they don't make you spend money on dry cleaning and don't make you want to go home to get out of them. They want you to have fun and be happy and safe and know that you look good all the time.
Read more about this, and other stuff, if you like.
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handmade
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Ideal Garments are ideal. If they are not, you must bring them back, either to be adjusted or for a full refund. In any case, no garment is to be left unworn, an error of judgement languishing in the back of a closet. No. It ruins the experiment, destroys the science, and shatters hope that we will one day be served by our garments, our whole delicious selves, rather than be in servitude to them.
Give it back and let us make it ideal. Or send it back and go on your way without us. 100% guaranteed we'll kick your butt if we find out you kept a garment that was not ideal for you. |
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ideal pricing |
Ideal Garment makes everything from panties to winter coats and everything in between.
Prices for Scientific Panties are generally $40., depending on the fabric used. Summer bikini panties, which are hardly scientific at all, are $15-20. Skirts and pants and tops can range from $80 to $250, depending on fabrics and on the manner of construction. A complete ensemble of skirt and top that works as a "dress" generally will add up to $180-$360, always depending on the fabric and the demands of construction. Dresses, which are a little unusual to find here, may be priced from $120 for a summer shift, up to $400 for a long dress in a luxurious fabric. Wedding dresses and other custom designed garments for ceremonial occasions are more expensive than the regular dresses, generally falling between $300-800. Ceremonial garments are as easy to wear and care for as regular garments, but more stunning. More fabric, too, usually. Unlined summer jackets, in cottons, linens and velvets, may be priced from $120-$220. Single layer fleece jackets and coats are similarly priced. Lined jackets, either in velvets and cottons or in furry fleeces for cold winter months, range from $250 to $500, depending on the fabrics used and the method of construction. Extreme robes, double layers of scrumptious luxury, range from $250-$600, depending on the fabrics used. Single layer long robes in summer and winter fabrics from $140-300. |
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ideal shopping |
The best thing to do is to come to Kansas City and spend an hour trying on all the clothes. Something might be perfect, or close, or we can make new ones to fit you in particular and that is that. Then when you are gone and want something, we know who you are and what your shape is. Ideal Garment & Scientific Panty is open Thursday Evenings from 5-9pm and Saturday Afternoons from 1-5 pm. Anytime by appointment. Email susan at scientificpanty.com or call 816-206-6837 to make a date. |
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box parties
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The second best thing is to have a box party. Here's how it works: Ideal Garment sends you a magical box of stuff from the shop and you invite friends over for a very fun party of trying on unusual but lovely garments. People can buy things straight from the box, or order similar things in different sizes or colors, and then you send the box of what's left back to the shop in Kansas City. For their trouble, the host gets a hundred dollar credit toward anything in the box. Box parties are fabulous fun, and the at home atmosphere encourages people to try on clothing that is not familiar to them. Because Ideal Garments are so durable and washable, they are perfect for trying on in a festive atmosphere. It is terribly fun, and there is a good chance that someone will find something they need. But mostly it is very fun. Much more fun than going to the mall. |
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sew 4 yourself |
Some ideal garments, the most useful ones in fact, are not very difficult to make. In fact, someone with a vague memory of sewing pillows in Home Economics several decades ago is more than prepared to break out the sewing machine and stitch up a few skirts and even pants.
learn how to make ideal garments for yourself.
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