Hmmm... hoop skirts? My sister would be able to answer that question. I distinctly remember her trying to make one years ago. Note, *trying*. I'll drop her an e-mail and see if she'll help you out.

And I'm guessing Marluxia is because of that person who commissioned you to make the scythe... did they fall through on that?

And you have a bit of your own business running with the cosplay stuff. You could try expanding your business a little. Maybe ship things out instead of delivering at cons?

I wish you the best of luck!! <3