Amira’s Business Experience
Today, I’m working on replenishing my shop’s inventory.
Since summer is just around the corner, I’m focusing on bright-colored shirts and similar items.
I’ve secretly enchanted them, so they should feel softer and more comfortable than regular clothing.
Thanks to this, my shop has become a popular spot for girls looking to treat themselves to something a little luxurious.
As for the other shop, it’s still in a dormant state.
But that’s fine—it’s operating as intended.
I’ve been steadily completing the orders supposedly placed through that shop by Princess Rodenlight.
This means I can’t take on additional work for the other shop.
The key is not to overdo it.
That’s important.
“Big sis Lily, are you making clothes for the shop?”
As I worked in my workshop, Amira came to visit.
It seems Uhina, who is on guard duty, decided it was fine to let Amira through.
Amira also has three Kiblinki Saltas accompanying her as bodyguards, so there shouldn’t be any problems.
“That’s right. I’m making inventory for the shop. Summer is coming soon, and it’ll get even hotter, so I’m trying to make clothes that feel cooler to wear.”
“But new clothes are expensive, right? Do a lot of customers come to your shop?”
Ah, Amira is so smart!
Even though she’s a former princess, she understands the commoner’s sense of money.
When I asked for details, Amira said she was taught such things because there was a high chance she might be sent to marry into another family.
Regardless of the level of nobility she might marry into, it’s important to understand the lives of commoners.
Yes, yes, that’s very important!
“My clothes are new, but they’re not much more expensive than secondhand ones, so they’re relatively affordable.”
“Really?”
“Yep. I make all my clothes using magic sewing, so there’s no wasted fabric. And since there’s no sewing involved, I can offer them at lower prices.”
“Big sis Lily, so you’re a magic tailor! I thought you were a spider tamer!”
Come to think of it, I don’t remember ever telling Amira I was a magic tailor.
She might have seen me taking dress orders, but I don’t recall explaining the magic sewing part.
Well, it’s fine now that I’ve told her.
“But, Big sis Lily, aren’t magic tailors usually employed by nobles?”
“Huh? Are they?”
“Yeah, that’s what I’ve heard. The magic sewing technique itself is very rare, so nobles are eager to hire tailors with that skill. Haven’t you experienced anything like that?”
“Nope, never.”
This is probably thanks to Marquis Vardmoi.
With him as my patron, it’s not easy for others to approach me directly.
Huh, I might owe him more than I realized.
“Say, Big sis. Do you think I could learn magic sewing too?”
“You, Amira? Hmm, I wonder?”
“I want to try!”
“Just a little, then. I’ll teach you how, so try copying me.”
“Okay!”
I explained the mechanics of magic sewing to Amira.
Basically, you just need to draw a finished design and the cut-out parts onto the magic sewing pattern.
As long as the overall layout and individual parts are correctly drawn, the pattern should work.
However, ensuring the pieces fit together correctly is tricky.
If either drawing is significantly off, the pattern becomes unusable.
Being able to assess and fix these discrepancies is a key skill for magic seamstresses.
Of course, expecting Amira to handle such complexities right away is unreasonable.
I decided to have her start with something simple: an apron.
It’s a basic design without pockets, so as long as she gets the sizes right, it should work fine.
I demonstrated how to make a pattern and had Amira replicate it.
Since she likely couldn’t draw straight lines freehand yet, I gave her a ruler and other tools to help.
After some trial and error—and a few redos—she successfully made a proper pattern.
Amira is amazing!
“How is it? Did it turn out well?”
“Yeah, it should be fine. Now, the real test is whether the magic sewing activates.”
“Is it hard?”
“I hired some orphans in spring to practice, but none of them have managed to succeed so far. I had them make aprons just like this, so the patterns should be fine.”
“So it really is difficult…”
“It is. Want to give it a try?”
“Yes!”
I’m glad she’s not giving up and wants to try.
However, no matter how many times Amira channeled magic through the pattern, the fabric refused to take shape, and the pattern eventually fell apart.
The initial step into magic sewing is indeed challenging.
I’m starting to understand why nobles would go to great lengths to hire a magic tailor.
Amira wasn’t ready to give up yet, but maybe I can find some way to help her out?
What do you think about this chapter?
