A couple of years ago, I discovered that I love to sew. I didn't actually know I knew how. But once I attempted it, much of what I had watched my grandmother do growing up came quickly back to me. I think the desire was fueled by my love of seeing my babies names on everything I could possibly get my hands on. I quickly learned that even the plainest item instantly becomes adorable when your child's name is stitched across it. I started out making simple baby blankets and burp clothes as gifts and slowly moved to making some outfits for Amelia. The gifts I would make would bring me the most joy. As time passed, I started hearing stories of different babies who attached to the little taggie I made for them.
I never really thought about selling them much. At first it was because I didn't want to take something I loved and make it a job, causing me to lose the joy. Then it was because outsourcing all my monogramming made it unrealistic to be able to price the blanket reasonably.
Then one day, I started to think that selling these items may be a way I could "pay off" the cost of my dream embroidery machine.
So here I am. The joy is still with me because I don't actually expect to make money on this venture. It will take me years to recoup the cost of the machine. But in the meantime, I am able to stitch the beloved names of my and all my friends children on all things fabric!
I have lots of fun Kiwi embroidery paper for products such as these. This Playtex sippy cup with straw has a fun alligator print with child's name embroidered onto it. $15.
This cute owl applique make this Target tshirt one of a kind. So cute!
These shirts will make adorable gifts for these 2 year old twins. Soon to come, the birthday age appliqued onto a tshirt.
I had my second vendor event about a week ago. I forgot to take pictures at the actual event but this was at home practicing my set up before I left. I have several new items since my last event. Maybe I should stop creating new product and sell some of what I have:) All in good time!
This is just a slight twist on my classic taggie blanket-silk ruffle rather than ribbon. Also made this in blue and chocolate brown. So soft I wish I had one my size! $30.
A monogrammed passy clip. Keep that passy from falling on the floor and do it with style! $10.
Monogrammed onesie. These can be customized however you like-name, monogram, or a little of each like pictured above. $15.
Burp clothes fancied up with fashion fabric and ribbon. I have tried several ways of making a burp cloth but my favorite is still sewing onto the traditional Gerber burp clothes. A lot of fun fabrics aren't absorbent. This way you still have half the burp cloth to serve its purpose! $12
Living in Florida, you can never have too many pair of flip flops! These flops are wrapped in ribbon and then topped with a monogrammed button cover. So fun for summer! $15.
