I love knowing why people do what they do. Here’s my “why”:
I love to sew.
I come from a long line of creative women. My mother, grandmothers and great grandmothers loved to cook, to sew, to reuse (way before it was cool and responsible to recycle), to quilt. I regret that I didn’t learn from Grandma E. when I had the chance. Oh, she tried, but I really didn’t listen or watch or learn much. I didn’t do too well in home ec either. That’s not Mrs. L’s fault. Sewing just wasn’t my thing. Then, in college, I needed a poodle skirt. My mom told me to make my own. So I did, using her little Singer Featherweight.
From that time one, I dabbled. I’ve hemmed pants, I made curtains and pillows, I’ve sewn up purses. I’ve even figured out how to sew clothes that flatter me and rival anything you could buy at high-end boutiques.
Then I had children…
When my daughter was born, I made her first Halloween costume (a little orange sleep sack and orange cap). Pumpkins are perfect when you’re one week old.
My mom and I made the bedding and curtains for her room, nightgowns, and Easter dresses. When my son came along a few years later, I began tackling jon jons. I learned to applique and I got a much nicer, newer sewing machine. I began creating garments as gifts for friends. Then friends began asking to purchase jon jons and jumpers.
When I needed a name for my business, I knew I wanted something that expressed the idea that I create garments customized completely for each little one. I believe that each child has their own God-given special personality. I hope to offer you the garment that perfectly captures your child’s sweet spirit. So, PersonaliTy Children’s Clothes was born.
I love that I can offer customers exactly what I want when shopping for my own children–quality products, completely customized and well made. Thanks for taking the time to shop with me.
I absolutely love this post and the fact that it cones from the heart and not just for money!!! Love your work I’ll be ordering from you soon!!!!
Thank you! It means alot to know that my customers understand why I do this.
I love this post! That is an adorable outfit you have pictured at the bottom of your post…..
Thanks Penny! The strawberry outfit was a special custom request.
How much would that design cost in another fabric? It is too cute!!!
Here you go Penny:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70553242/custom-jumper-or-jon-jon-designed-by-you .
Convo me through etsy and we’ll see what fabric choices we can come up with.