Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Almost Famous



Rachel Hobson of Average Jane Crafter interviewed me for her column on Craft Magazine's website. Thanks so much Rachel, you rock!

The dress is a sample that I made recently, but there should be about twenty unique dresses in time for the Bizarre Bazzar at Maker's Faire. Each dress is made from a vintage hand-embroidered pillowcase, and is fastened with vintage buttons. This is my first step away from hand embroidering items myself, and moving into producting garments that can be made faster, but are still special and different from other items usually found in children's clothing stores. As many of you have probably figured out by this point, hand embroidering isn't exactly fast, and therefore is not very cost-productive. I hope the dresses are a hit!

7 comments:

the fabled needle (jen) said...

yes, this is what you were talking about - SO CUTE. totally unique and special.

congrats on the interview! i'm going to check it out in a sec....

also, i need to take a photo of some of my fabric - i'll send it to you to see if you want any of it!

futuregirl said...

Wow. Look how old Harlan is getting! Great little dress. Using vintage linens is a great idea. :)

priyabeverlymoon said...

That dress is just adorable!

Brook said...

oh my gosh these are the cutest things ALIVE!!!

Daryl said...

How cool ... Elaine posted a link at the Gaggle but I told you that yesterday... someone I know's daughter opened an eStore for crafty peeps like you ...

xo Daryl

JenniferW said...

Go Jessica! The dress is adorable. Congrats for your first step on the road to fame and riches! Next thing you know you'll be voting Republican!

xoxooo J

{kimmymade} said...

Way to go, chica :-) ! Love the dress -- I see H sporting one tunic-style over jeans -- and I gotta get #2 one of those green or blue popsicle shirts ...