I was introduced to sewing at a very young age. I
now consider myself one of the lucky few who had a
grandmother (Lola) who sewed and made clothes for
me and my cousins when we were young. Of course,
back then, I didn't want "home-made" clothes, but
rather "store-bought, like everybody else". I didn't
want to wear the clothes, but I wanted to learn how to
make them.
When I turned 7, my mom bought me my first
mini sewing machine so I would stop using my Lola's
antique Singer with the big iron pedal and the less-
than-child-safe features! That sewing machine
became my favorite toy, sewing up doll clothes and
purses and embellishing clothes with pieces from my
Lola's scrap basket.
Although I don't consider myself anywhere near
my Lola's skills, I think I'm doing a fair job that would
make her proud. Sewing makes me feel connected
with her, and I just simply find it therapeutic!
As a mother of three young children, there is
nothing in this world for which I am more thankful
than being able to stay home with them and watch
them grow. As a normal human being, a break is
always welcomed! I've found a happy medium in
sewing, and when the opportunity came to start a
business from home, I jumped on the ever-growing
bandwagon of Work At Home Moms.
now consider myself one of the lucky few who had a
grandmother (Lola) who sewed and made clothes for
me and my cousins when we were young. Of course,
back then, I didn't want "home-made" clothes, but
rather "store-bought, like everybody else". I didn't
want to wear the clothes, but I wanted to learn how to
make them.
When I turned 7, my mom bought me my first
mini sewing machine so I would stop using my Lola's
antique Singer with the big iron pedal and the less-
than-child-safe features! That sewing machine
became my favorite toy, sewing up doll clothes and
purses and embellishing clothes with pieces from my
Lola's scrap basket.
Although I don't consider myself anywhere near
my Lola's skills, I think I'm doing a fair job that would
make her proud. Sewing makes me feel connected
with her, and I just simply find it therapeutic!
As a mother of three young children, there is
nothing in this world for which I am more thankful
than being able to stay home with them and watch
them grow. As a normal human being, a break is
always welcomed! I've found a happy medium in
sewing, and when the opportunity came to start a
business from home, I jumped on the ever-growing
bandwagon of Work At Home Moms.
| Each wallet is approximately 7 1/2 inches wide x 4 1/4 inches tall when closed. When opened, the trifold is approximately 11 inches tall, and the bifold is about 8 inches tall, not including the tab. Made of quilting-quality 100% cotton with polyester interfacing (to make the fabric stiff) and recycled polyester felt, these are actually washable if you were so inclined! However, I suggest using Scotchguard or some similar stain-resistant spray first rather than washing them if you are afraid of getting it dirty! If you do decide to wash your wallet, it can withstand the washer and dryer, and a hot iron if necessary, but DO NOT iron the resin snap or the label as they will melt with direct heat! |
SOME BACKGROUND...
When I couldn't find a wallet to fit my specifications, i.e. cute
and practical, I searched for patterns on how to make one. There are
plenty of patterns out there, and believe me, I tried a few! Each had
its own good qualities, but there was always something missing.
Thanks to my kids and my sister, I got some very useful input on
what should go, what should stay, and what I should add to each of
the patterns. A few prototypes later, my sister finally said "ok, I'll
take that one" (for free of course!) She took it to work where one co-
worker saw it, and I was asked to make another one for her.
I made about 5 more, showed them to my friends who took them to
work, and the orders started coming in! Almost overnight I was
completely overwhelmed with orders, and I started to think, maybe I
can do something with this...
Something my husband wishes he didn't pass on to our
youngest daughter is his overly sensitive skin. Though our son
suffered mildly from it, her skin flare-ups brought tears to my
eyes. After trying many commercial "sensitive skin" baby
washes and not seeing an improvement, I decided to visit my
local health food store and try some all natural soap, free of
chemical additives. Within a week, her skin was clear and
soft! On days that she visited my mom and got a bath using
"regular baby soap", she would come home with the dry, red
patches again.
I was inspired to learn more about this... how could soap
make such a difference? The Internet was a big help! I
learned that commercial "soap" is not really soap, but more
like a detergent, stripping the skin of its natural oils, with
ingredients and additives that coat the skin to mimic a healthy
feeling. Any ingredient that you can't pronounce is a good
start for that Internet search!
and practical, I searched for patterns on how to make one. There are
plenty of patterns out there, and believe me, I tried a few! Each had
its own good qualities, but there was always something missing.
Thanks to my kids and my sister, I got some very useful input on
what should go, what should stay, and what I should add to each of
the patterns. A few prototypes later, my sister finally said "ok, I'll
take that one" (for free of course!) She took it to work where one co-
worker saw it, and I was asked to make another one for her.
I made about 5 more, showed them to my friends who took them to
work, and the orders started coming in! Almost overnight I was
completely overwhelmed with orders, and I started to think, maybe I
can do something with this...
Something my husband wishes he didn't pass on to our
youngest daughter is his overly sensitive skin. Though our son
suffered mildly from it, her skin flare-ups brought tears to my
eyes. After trying many commercial "sensitive skin" baby
washes and not seeing an improvement, I decided to visit my
local health food store and try some all natural soap, free of
chemical additives. Within a week, her skin was clear and
soft! On days that she visited my mom and got a bath using
"regular baby soap", she would come home with the dry, red
patches again.
I was inspired to learn more about this... how could soap
make such a difference? The Internet was a big help! I
learned that commercial "soap" is not really soap, but more
like a detergent, stripping the skin of its natural oils, with
ingredients and additives that coat the skin to mimic a healthy
feeling. Any ingredient that you can't pronounce is a good
start for that Internet search!
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