GIVEAWAY: FabulousDresses - WINNER SELECTED
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| A bow for Charity $25. Half of proceeds to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta |
Not only fun and cool original designs but also a sweet selection of vintage and repurposed vintage. Let's get to know a little more about Jasmine and FabulousDresses.
When did you start selling on Etsy and Why Etsy?
Well, I set up the store name on May 2009. I actually didn’t start posting things to sell until almost a year later. It was around March 2010. My Aunt told me about Etsy. It was the first site I heard about that was specifically for handmade goods. At first I was only selling things I had made and I thought my things would be appreciated on Etsy…so I gave it a shot. Is this a full time gig for you?
I wish! But no at the time I also work a full time job.
How do you find the time to do everything?
Time management is the one thing I stress over daily. There are never enough hours in the day! I have a two year old son that keeps me busy. When I pick him up from school I make sure I give him 100%. I do not pull out my laptop during dinner or before he goes to bed. I find myself trying to balance being a great mother with everything else coming second. Before I had my son I sewed/designed clothes a whole lot and sold to boutiques in the Atlanta area. After he was born I would beat myself up thinking about the time I no longer had to do what I loved to do. Sewing and Designing can be very time consuming and then you have to put a higher price tag on things to get paid for your time and ideas and in the end there’s no guarantee that it will sell. I simply do not have much time to spend sewing anymore. I did however, have time to shop on my lunch break at work. So, I started finding more and more vintage clothes and got the bright idea to start selling them. It became my outlet to still do what I love...within crunch time.
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| From $25 and up |
Your personal fav item in your shop right now:
I love almost everything in my store…my items are like my babies...and when I sell something I always think I sold it for to little. I wish I could duplicate them all before shipping them. If I had to pick one it would be the leather fringe shorts with gold beads! I think they are Absolutely Awesome!! What was first item you ever made/sold?
The first item I ever made/sold was a line of hand dyed tank tops to a boutique called Envy here in Atlanta. It was back in 2002. After that I had a really successful swimsuit line. On Etsy the first item I sold was a vintage Ralph Lauren Blazer.
What are your plans for the future?
For my business: to continue doing what I’m doing…but full time. I would love to focus on my business full time. Eventually, when the economy improves a little I would like to have a brick and motor store. I would imagine one day I will have time again to design and sew a full line. Do you have a workspace? If so, can you share what it looks like?
Yes I have a workspace…OMG…It’s a zoo honestly. I have clothes on several racks, Shoes in a designated location. Hats, belts, and do dads running a muck. Sewing Table set up with projects lined up on the side of the table. I have a scale, printer/scanner, paper, envelopes, ribbon, and other packing supplies in one area. You have no idea. If I get brave enough I will send you pictures. I’ll have to take the pic and see how I can crop it to look fabulous. (no need to put her through all that).
Where else can we find your goodies? (website, FB, stores etc)
Jpearlcouture.com. Facebook: Fan page fabulousdresses.
For fun: whats playing on your ipod
1. All things Mary J. Blige, 2. Every Gwen Stefani and No Doubt song ever recorded, 3. Old Outcast…Aquemini 4. Cee Lo 5. Rihanna 6. Lady Gaga everything 7.Anita Baker 8. Old school R&B…Ie: Bobby Brown!
Any Atlanta Brunch suggestions? Hands down: Murphy’s in Virginia Highlands has great brunch! Also the St. Regis has great brunch as well.
Again, thanks to Jasmine for this giveaway. A mother, designer, businesswoman etc... AMAZING.