July 29, 2008

Carried Away

Bags, bags, and more bags. I experimented with a black background when photographing this one. Snappy, eh?

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July 23, 2008

Tote Me

The more I make 'em, the more I wanna keep 'em!!

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July 21, 2008

Boho Out and About

My dear bloggy friend, Teri, bought the Inari BohoTote. Being the intuitive (and utterly adorable) person she is, she knew I'd love to see it in action, so she sent me these vacation shots.

Aren't they cute together?

Thank you, Teri. You're a doll!

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February 5, 2008

I Quit

Forget this whole babysling business thing. I'm going into professional Stuffed Animal Photography.

World, meet Houston, Czarina's little buddy:

And here's Kena. He's a little shy, mostly because he has a girl's name, but HeroBoy insisted:

A little sniff for hello:

And the playing begins:

There was a (stuffed) bunny here just seconds ago, they're sure of it.

Then, naptime:

Slings-schmings. This was much more fun.

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July 20, 2007

Is It the Wee Hours Yet?

Oh my stars.

I FINALLY have a name picked out for my sling biz. You have no idea how I have agonized over that decision. It was totally holding me back, too! You know how it gets, when you think so hard about something that you can't even SLEEP... You end up staying up till midnight like I've done the last three nights on the internet frying your brain on Google.com. Well, it's done. And I ain't telling, either. You'll just have to wait for the grand unveiling, because I am a big old meanie pie. It's okay, I know it, and you know it. I can live with it. Trust me though, it'll be worth the wait.

In the meantime, I can now order some product and sizing labels (yeah, labels! Look at me, all businessy. I'm so getting a pinstriped suit.) I am also working on a website, and figuring up my paypal/ebay accounts and all that jazz. There's A LOT more that goes into this than I thought. And type A personality that I am, I just can't half-do something. (I really wanted to type "half-a$$" there, but good sense prevailed. My swear jar is getting a little heavy these days, what with frequently broken sewing needles and ripped out hems.) Anyway- I originally had this idea just to get my couch, but now I'm thinking if I really get this thing rolling, this could be Christmas money, vacation, etc.

I've been sewing up my stock, so that I'll have maybe a dozen all ready made. After that, I can take custom orders, and I think that'll help me adjust to the pace of supply and demand. This is all new territory for me, and to be honest, part of me is freaking out a little. I mean... what if people don't like them? What if I'm wrong, and nobody wants to sling their baby? What if the sizes are off? What if they wash it and the whole thing falls apart? I know that's not going to happen, because I am being so overly thorough you wouldn't believe it, but still. You know what I'm saying. It's the risk and responsibility of providing a product for people. I really do feel like my name is on the line here, and I've never been in that position before. It's a bit daunting!

But besides that, I am soooo excited. It is very gratifying to conceptualize, construct, and COMPLETE a project like this within hours. So much of my normal day is taken up with repetitive, endless activities, like laundry. I like clean clothes, so I'm not griping. I'm just saying, they keep getting dirty over and over and over again, no matter how many times I wash the durn things. If I hated laundry, then I think this would be an excellent purgatory. But I've made my peace with it. We understand each other. That's just the way it is with housework - it never really seems to stop, and you never have much to show for it. With this though, I actually get to see finished results from my labor, and that's very satisfying! I actually smile every time I fold up a completed sling. Is that sad? Do I not get out of the house enough, or is this normal? Sometimes I worry, folks. I really do.

Anyway, I've rambled on long enough, I suppose. I know I've been talking about this an awful lot lately, do forgive. It's just occupying my brain a good bit, but that'll settle down soon, I promise.

For now, I gotta get some shut eye. I'm tuckered out. G'nite, all you night owls out there...

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January 8, 2007

Woof

Finally! I get to post a picture of my Christmas sewing project! I made these little dogs for all the young kids in my family, and a few friends, too. It was so fun! I did one for my own kids, too- and surprised them with them on Christmas Eve. It was a very satisfying experience. I was actually sad to make the last one, and crazy me, I am already thinking of what I can make next. I just can't get enough BUSY in my life, I guess.

Oh, and by the way, I am not a seasoned seamstress- I learned as I went, for sure. The first poor doggie... well, let's just say he ended up anatomically correct. Please don't ask me how. I neutered him after we all had a good laugh about it, and he DIDN'T make the gift-giving list.

Group photo (minus a few that I forgot to stick in the pile!):

And a close up:

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January 15, 2004

What's Under YOUR Slipcover?

I spent the afternoon making a slipcover for our t.v. stand. Due to our recent additions of Playstation and DVD player, it was starting to look like an electronic jungle. It was a bit scary. I think we had a little monkey swinging from cable to cable. So, I figure a slipcover will do the trick. This is no small feat, ye non-sewers of the world. First, I have to lug out all my equiptment, which is scattered to the four corners of the earth. Then, I have a live audience to contend with, who is constantly demanding diaper changes and drink refreshers, and also expert "help" from the toddler sector to fend off. Not to mention that I'm working with my own amateur skills gained in 8th grade home economics class. (Boy, I tell ya though, that "skort" and matching purse set came out quite well for a 14 yr old) Anyway, I finally finish the thing, and it's rather snappy looking, hides all the wires, seams are all pretty straight. I'm pleased with it. No more jungle monkeys.

And as King Pen so eloquently stated it, "now our t.v. has on a pair of pants".

Excellent.

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