That's Crafty

Being a sewer myself, I have an obsession for all things hand made.  Mainly because I like to own unique and individual pieces, but also because I love to support remarkable individuals who are passionate about hand making their designs just for us!  Hand made items are made with care, attention and love, something that is sadly missing from big retail chains.


If you want to stray from the mass market, here are some great websites to wet your appetite ...
www. etsy.com and www.madeit.com.au


The following examples were all found on www.madeit.com.au.  (It's great to know the cost of the item goes directly to the maker, not some third party distributor).


The Rabbit and The Duck

Click here to visit The Rabbit and The Duck




GayeAbandon

Click here to visit GayeAbandon




Katcharly

Click here to visit Katcharly






After having kids, my very clever sister-in-law started hand making toys, blankets, singlets and pillows for her girls and has now turned it into a popular little business.  
Here are just a few examples of her work from her brand Design by Willowtree.

 

Click here to visit Design by Willowtree





If you want to get in on the action and release your inner crafter, what better place to start than with Meet Me At Mikes.  A book that provides crafty projects and instructions to get you crocheting and sewing your way to creative crafty heaven.

You'll also find lots of easy to follow tutorials on the Meet me at Mikes blog http://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/   




Don't forget that I too hand make fashion collars under the my label GOETHE.  Click here to visit GOETHE 


Happy sewing, making, and crafting everyone.  And remember that it's OK to release your inner Nanna.