Tuesday, June 30, 2009

JadeAndRoses Interview

When did you start sewing/creating your clothing/accesories and why?

I started creating my hand painted clothing and accessories in July 2008. I started creating because I love to make things for Rebekah.

When did you start selling on ebay?

I started selling in August 2008.

What was the first thing you sold on ebay?

The first thing I sold was my witch jumper for $150.00. It is on my me page! I actually also made the shoes, bows, and polymer necklace too!




What is your favorite design and why?

I have a few, but I really LOVED my Santa collection! It is the most detailed clothing and tote I have done and was inspired by Coca Cola Santas "The Night Before Christmas".




What do you enjoy doing other than sewing/creating your designs?

I choreograph dance routines, design costumes, and design props for my dance team! I also love to draw. I love anything artistic really. I just can't sing, LOL!!

What would you like to add?

I guess one more fun fact! Rebekah and I are a model mom team and I got a new camera in January 2009. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures!


Saturday, June 20, 2009

EurAmer Interview

When did you start sewing/creating your clothing/accesories and why?

Its a funny yet nice story..when I was 6 I had a neighbor that had her own tailor business. I wanted her to show me how to sew...but she was always busy. So instead of me standing around I just went in and started out by doing the things that I can help her with. Cleaning, measuring..and so she had more time to show me. I was on and off with her till the day she passed. I didn't handle a death at that time in a positive way being I was 8 so I stopped sewing. Then when I entered highschool I started again, however the projects were so bad that I had lost interest again. So now 3 years ago I got the itch when I wanted to create a bedroom set to my soon to be though would be a little girl...well I have a boy love him and did not create anything...really don't know why however I went to school for fashion and sewing in 2006 and when I finished I had the choice to continue schooling in Italy or open up my own business...I chose business.

~When did you start selling on ebay?

I started in August of 2008.

~What was the first thing you sold on ebay? Do you have a photo?

Yes, My first design was an elephant jumper using the vida pattern



~What is your favorite design- photo- and why?

My favorite design and photo is my recent design...it was inspired with my imagination back to when I thought I was going to have a little girl..basically I put my imagination to a clothing creation!



~What do you enjoy doing other than sewing/creating your designs?

I enjoy ballroom dancing, fishing, cutting grass, playing with my animals...getting used to the farmer's wife role!

~What would you like to add?

I like to thank those designers that helped me when I first started and want to say thank you to those who still do...and my customers, you're my #1! THank You!!!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Interview with Bubbly Toes

When did you start sewing/creating your clothing/accesories and why? When did you start selling on ebay?

I started sewing when I was a little girl. I loved dressing my baby and barbie dolls. It's funny how it all started out because I was 3 years old and at my grandmas house. I used kleenex and tape to make my first creations lol. Then I started getting into my moms fabrics and lace when I was around 8. I took one her old sewing machines and put it in my room. I started making blankets for my Barbies to cover their water beds made out of ziplock bags. When I stopped making stuff for my dolls I ended up with the job of hemming my dads jeans. Then when I was 17 I started making doll clothes for my little sisters dolls, made a few pairs of shorts, and a dress for her. We actually saved these and BOY are they horrible looking lol. But I didn't give up and when I had my daughter Hannah almost 7 years ago I started making her dresses. It was ALL over once I found eBay! I kept seeing these adorable overalls with appliques. I never knew how to applique so I looked at how scrapbookers to the paper piecing and figured I could do it with fabric. Then I asked the girls at the sewing counter how to make the fabric "iron on". My mom who was a seamstress showed me the zig zag on the sewing machine and I was on my way. I started doing little applique overalls and listing them on ebay and it just took off from there. I grew and evolved and started making jeans, tee shirts, jumpers, ect.

I started selling my designs on ebay about 6 years ago. Hannah was nearly one year old and she modeled my first pair of overalls.







What is your favorite design- photo- and why?


Hmmm it's hard to pick my favorite design. I have lots of favorites, but the one I really felt accomplished on is my Aladdin set. Just something about the colors, charcters, and coins. Although if I am thinking girly cute it would be my Snow White dress LOL. And if I am thinking brother and sister sets it would be my Pirate sets. For sisters sets it would be Alice in Wonderland. See I cannot pick a favorite! LOL







What do you enjoy doing other than sewing/creating your designs?

Other than sewing I love music. I play it while I am sewing. So it's like doing 3 things at once, listening, sewing, and singing. It puts a special touch into my hands. I also practice Tae Kwon Do where I am currently a green belt. It's really a lot of fun and it's amzing the skill you learn. I have developed some "cat like" reflexes I never knew I had LOL But most of all I love being a mom and wife, I always dreamed of it and I have everything I ever wanted.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Interview with Glass Slipper Boutique

When did you start sewing/creating your clothing/accesories and why? When did you start selling on ebay?

I started designing hair bows about 4 years ago. I LOVED buying bows for my daughter and about the time that she wouldn't wear them anymore is about the time that I started making them! LOL I would walk thru a store that had ribbon and I thought to myself "someday I'm going to start designing my own and sell them!" So I did!
I then had fun learning how to make matching hair gems to go along with the bows. I just recently started making jewelry to match the bows and hair gems.
It's been a fun journey! I've met SO MANY fantastic people on Ebay.
This is the first or one of the first bows I sold on Ebay. It is made to match Gymboree's Fiesta line:



What is your favorite design- photo- and why?

I'm not sure that I have a favorite. There are SO MANY styles that I had so much fun with. But here is one that I really liked and it was a hit with a lot of customers



What do you enjoy doing other than sewing/creating your designs?

I really enjoy exercising/yoga etc. believe it or not! It relaxes me and makes me feel good. But my true joy is playing with the kids or just spending any quality time with the family. Just snuggling on the couch with the entire family watching a movie is my idea of a perfect evening! :0)

What would you like to add?

My absolutely wonderful husband has supported me through all of this even though I barely break even! Constantly trying to find new places to store all of my ribbon supplies and boxes is always a venture. He's been great thur it all. My sweet daughter helps me design many of my hair gems and helps out with my ribbon choices. My family will always come first but I truly enjoy making adorable bows and accessories for all of those divas out there!