Small thoughts running through my mind.........

After searching everywhere for a good quality towel fabric or terry cloth, I thought about another solution. I went from Joann's straight into TJMaxx and bought a Ralph Lauren towel (huge bath size) for $7.99. Then I preceded to make Olivia a robe. The pattern comes from a company called Advance. I believe it is canadian. It is an older pattern ca. 1960ish, but the layette items for the baby are great. The patterns are all one piece. Slip, kimono, panty, dress, nightshirt, etc....I really like the pattern, and the robe turned out great. I used the scraps from the sundress to make the bias strips.

Stayed up way too long to make this. There is so little time every day to sew. I try to get 20 minutes in wherever I can, but it is really difficult. I always have a list of things to do every day. My blood pressure is telling me to slow down. It has been really high lately. I guess I will have no choice but to go to the doctor and take the medication. I am not looking forward to that. I just hope that once this heat goes away, and I can start walking again, things will get better.

On a more positive note, I have been looking at new forum/website called Etsy. It is a storefront for lots of people selling handmade goods. I found it through looking at Flickr pictures. There are some really talented people, who are happy just selling a few things because they feel they have something to offer. Lots of onesies, burp cloths, bibs, and childrens clothing. I think I have something to offer too. I really think if I could attract the right customer, I could sell my baby bubbles and boy rompers. Yes it does involve alot of work, and good material, but I would love to make a little cash, and do what I love to do. I cannot imagine anything sweeter. When it comes to boy things, there just is nothing out there that is special, colorful and still kool. The only problem is that you really have to think everything out carefully. You cannot just put something up for sale, and not have the fabric available to make it again for the customer. Of course, I do not want to pay retail prices for Swiss fabric. That would just wipe out the bottom line. So I have to do some research, and check out a few things. I got in touch with one of my coops and asked if they could help me out with Spechler Vogel material. I cannot even get most of the fabric where I live. It would have been easier in Shreveport, where I had a large quantity of heirloom fabrics at my fingertips. I do not want to invest any money into fabric unless I know this has a chance to suceed.

These are all just small thoughts running through my mind right now .......

In the meantime, I decided to build my inventory. I would like to make a few girl bubbles, especially while Olivia is still so young. I have a few boy bubbles and rompers, but nothing for the girl. If I can take a good picture of Olivia wearing the garment, then the item will most likely sell better. Once she gets to be a year or older, the bubbles may not look as good on her. I also thought about the seasons. Fall is approaching. Bubbles sell in the spring and summer. They are usually made out of 100% lightweight cotton. Boy Rompers made out of corduroy would be nice, or denim pants. I have so many ideas, and so little time.

These are all just small thoughts running through my mind right now .......