Changheng Street is located in the east of Qingyang County, there are several old neighborhoods in this area, and four or five miles away is where the county shopping mall is located.

Although Changheng Street is not bustling, it has a large flow of people.

There is an old street nearby, lined with restaurants and various small shops.

Lan Shu's sister-in-law, the landlord of Lan Shu's rent, opened a shop on the street.

A shop that alters clothes, closes trousers, and does odd jobs.

Lan Shu only knew that Sister-in-law Xie had opened a store before, and she usually passed by several times when she came and went, but it was the first time to really come to the store to see it.

Xie's sister-in-law's name is Xie Xiaoju, and the shop she opened is only about ten square meters in size, and it is a façade room along the street, and there is a semi-new sewing machine in the store.

I heard Xie's sister-in-law say that when she and her man got married, both families were poor, and only the bride price was passed, and there were no large items such as watches, bicycles, and sewing machines.

A few years ago, her man drove to make money and bought her a sewing machine, saying that it was to compensate her for her marriage.

This sewing machine used to be idle at home most of the time, but after the policy allowed business in the first two years, Sister-in-law Xie found a storefront room on the street and used the sewing machine at home to do some odd work by herself.

Although this small business doesn't make much money, it has more than a dozen yuan a month, which is enough for her and her son's daily expenses, and it can be regarded as subsidizing the family.

Lan Shu stayed in Sister-in-law Xie's shop for a while, and observed that Sister-in-law Xie was quite skilled in stepping on the sewing machine.

She asked casually, "Sister-in-law Xie, do you cut clothes?" ”

Generally, people who can make clothes may not necessarily be able to cut, and even if they can cut, it is not easy to control the version of clothes.

Xie Xiaoju was asked, and replied almost without hesitation, "Yes, I worked in a garment factory when I was young, although I didn't formally learn tailoring, but I usually pay attention to the version." ”

Speaking of working in a garment factory, Xie Xiaoju was still a little proud.

Lan Shu could see that her pride was a reflection of her own ability and confidence.

As if she was afraid that Lan Shu would not believe it, Xie Xiaoju also added later, "Since the family bought a sewing machine, the clothes we wear as a family are all made by myself." ”

Hearing her say this, Lan Shu immediately looked at the rose-red shirt on Sister-in-law Xie's body.

I don't have to say anything about the workmanship and version of this dress, but the color is too dazzling.

Knowing that Sister-in-law Xie could make clothes, Lan Shu suddenly had an idea!

"Sister-in-law Xie, can you help me make clothes? I draw the drawings, you do it, and the piece counts the money. ”

Hearing Lan Shu's words, Xie Xiaoju immediately shook her head with a smile, "Sister, whatever clothes you want, as long as you bring the fabric, sister-in-law will make it for you, and you won't be charged." ”

Since the two young people bought breakfast for her and her son, Xie Xiaoju has not treated the two as outsiders.

It's just a matter of making a dress, she knows how to do it, and making it is nothing more than a delay in time, and it's not worth it.

Sister-in-law Xie's kindness Lan Shu understood, but she couldn't take advantage of it.

And the clothes she was going to make weren't meant to be worn by her alone.

"Let's count the money by piece." Lan Shu insisted on asking, "Sister-in-law, I want to ask you to make clothes that I don't just wear for me, I want to sell clothes, sell clothes of my own design." ”

Knowing Lan Shu's thoughts, Xie Xiaoju was stunned-

"You want to sell clothes? But many people buy clothes in the mall, do you make them in my small store and sell them? ”

Xie Xiaoju was very worried about Lan Shu.

After all, you need fabric to make clothes, and if the clothes can't be sold, the fabric money will be smashed in your hands!

In this regard, Lan Shu didn't worry too much about anything.

"Sister-in-law Xie, I'll be responsible for whether you sell it or not, I just want to ask you to help me make clothes, do you think it's okay?"

Seeing Lan Shu's attitude so resolute, Xie Xiaoju thought for a moment before answering, "Okay then." ”

Making clothes for Sister Lan Shu is actually a good thing for her.

After all, clothes are piecework, and she has money to make clothes.

If she can have a job to do in this small shop, then do it!

Lan Shu is not blind here, and after learning about the location of the wholesale of fabrics in the county, the approximate price of the materials, the size of each piece of clothing, and the workmanship of the clothes, Lan Shu immediately set off-

She went back to the rented place first, and saw that Xiaobai was not there, only the bicycle was parked in the yard, so Lan Shu went back to the room to get the spare key, and rode the bicycle out of the door!

She used to ride a bike, but the '28 bar' seat position in this era was too high and it was a little harder to ride.

But after she got used to it a little, she was barely able to ride out.

During this time in the county, Lan Shu had already memorized the route, there was a bicycle to travel, and after more than ten minutes, she arrived at the fabric wholesale market that Sister-in-law Xie said.

It's a market, but it's just a few stores.

After comparing the prices of fabrics one by one, Lan Shu bought five meters of white cotton fabric suitable for women's shirts, and asked for four meters of black 'really good' similar to thick gauze, and four meters of light brown cotton.

Cotton is the first choice for windbreakers.

A piece of white cotton cloth is 21 meters, 'really good' is 2 yuan a meter, and cotton is also 2 yuan.

In order to save money, Lan Shu is simply accurate to the fabric consumption of each piece of clothing.

Even so, she spent a total of twenty-three dollars and four cents, which was almost all the money she had in hand.

When the account was settled, she was left with a total of six cents, which was not enough to pay her sister-in-law.

Fortunately, she rented a house at Xie's sister-in-law's house, and she didn't have to worry about her running away without money, and she would be too late to pay her salary when she sold her clothes.

Go back with the fabric, and the next step is to start designing the style.

Lan Shu's style is very simple, white cotton as a shirt, but the neckline does not have the pointed collar of the shirt, but two slender belts, enough to tie a bow.

The skirt is the simplest black elastic waist skirt.

Only the trench coat is a little more troublesome, you need to make a slightly larger lapel, and it takes the most time to make a coat.

Although Xie Xiaoju didn't understand why Sister Lan Shu changed the collar of her shirt to two ropes, she still cut the clothes according to the requirements and made them.

was busy from the morning to more than three o'clock in the afternoon, and there was no rest at noon, so Xie Xiaoju made a blouse, a skirt, and a windbreaker.

Lan Shu took the clothes back and tried them on her upper body, she tied the two long straps on the neckline into a bow, tied the hem of the shirt into the waist of the skirt, and then put on a windbreaker, scattered her hair, and her temperament and capable style were immediately reflected!

This outfit is definitely atmospheric and fashionable in this era.

In order to verify her thoughts, Lan Shu went out directly in this outfit.

Along the way, she really attracted the attention of many girls!

There were even a few women who stopped her and asked where she bought her clothes.

For those who asked about the origin of the clothes, Lan Shu only replied that they will be sold at the intersection of Changheng Road tomorrow afternoon, and the quantity is not much, first come, first served.

Although she hasn't started selling clothes yet, Lan Shu already knows in advance that her outfit will definitely not sell!