LABEL OR NO LABEL?

Now, I am actually taking orders for my sewing Justin thinks I need to get a label. Normally I do the dodgy ribbon option to mark the back and don't even care how slap haz I sew it on, but I feel this is not acceptable for customers.

Yes, I know I need a new unpicker.

But I am torn. Jarvis, and I, both hate labels and I will unpick any from our garments. The other option is an 'outside' label. But this too has it's faults as I normally do not wear any branded clothing, so why would I brand my own?

I looked at Etsy, but how do I find a label that is soft and non-scratchey? What should I do? What have you found other sewers with a handmade sewing business do?

 

ILISKA DREAMS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Flanel is flying. I finally have got myself to a place where I am confident enough to start accepting orders for my sewing. The last couple 'nap times' have seen me in my element at the machine.

It may only be a small amount to many, but those six orders this week-end have made my heart swell with happiness. The next step? My dream would be to get enough stock to open a small online shop. However, for now sewing custom orders is making me feel so grateful and so happy.

 

MARCH MENDING

At the beginning of the year I set myself sewing goals. The post on this can be found here. For the first two months I achieved them with ease. However, for March I have deviated. Instead of following the list, I have found contentment in mending, in finishing all of those unfinished projects. Okay, I have not finished them all, yet I am finding a sense of growing happiness at the lessening of the "to do pile" and the growing of the 'done' pile.

Red Gingham Dress, is still there waiting to be finished, you can see her under a stash of fabrics that I am turning into baby wraps.

I have still managed to sew at least one, or more item per week, yet I have not posted about it. I have not practiced or learnt a new skill this month. Or sewn using my vintage patterns, yet I have been making for someone other. This last item is the thing that is bringing such happiness. That act of giving for no reason other than I want to. 

My boxer shorts are traveling around the globe for other people to wear.