etsy update

I have been neglecting my etsy shop, but only because I had a lot of custom projects and the HEAT from a couple of weeks ago kept me out of the kitchen/sewing room...

I am finishing up my custom projects and getting back into the swing of things. I posted a lot more custom options this morning...

http://ErinElise.etsy.com

Networking

I found this site on etsy and got myself listed in hopes of driving more business to my shop.

Yaami Handmade

It is a great little site that I haven't spent much time on yet. They showcase various etsy shops along with all the other networking sites they belong to.

Cranking it Out

I've been having a lot of fun cutting and sewing the past couple of weeks. I hardly even miss my nap time! I have a lot more to fill you in on but I need to finish editing the photos so this post will have to do for now.

Here is my latest creation:

Meet Mr. Owl.

 

  

I think him and his future buddies will retail for $10.

1 very satisfied customer.
 

My new purse.

The Large Pleat Purse.

Mine has silk lining and would retail for $60. Cotton lining will retail for $50

 

Marci's new purse that she custom ordered.

 

  

The Diaper bag.

It is retailing for $115.

I never understood why they were so expensive...until now!

 

 

 

The Splat Mat.

These will retail for $20.

About half of what I have seen in catalogs and on the web...

 

The birthday dress I made for Miss Addison Oliva from an Amy Butler pattern.

 

 

Sleeve Detail.

 

Back Closure.

Inspirations

I've been getting a lot of sewing done lately for my new etsy shop and was able to pick up some new fabrics the past 2 weeks.

 

  

  

These bags came out of last weeks fabrics.

 

  

  

This is a new design I am working on. Adapted from a pattern I found. I am making some much bigger Tote size bags, adding a heavier interfacing to the strap and top piece & waiting on my magnetic snap closures to arrive.

I already have 2 people who want this bag and a 3rd who likes the style but wants different fabric.

 

  

These are the fabrics I got today, along with more of what I call Spring Flowers and the Yellow Birds.

I can't wait to cut into these fabrics and start sewing my new designs!! I have so many ideas and want to just pattern and cute and sew up the new designs but have to finish a custom bag order for Mom and get the stuff I already have cut made and posted to esty!

I am hoping the week to come will be a productive one!