I remember sewing little things with my grandma when I was about 6 or 7. She would set me up and just let me sew. My other grandma sewed as well. So I guess you could say it is in my blood! As a senior in high school I had a friend who taught me how to make quilts. I had been sewing diaper bags and crib bedding for people I knew locally. I ran across the idea of making a coupon and cash organizer. I made a basic one and after not finding anything like it on etsy I decided to go for it. Then I upgraded my little wallets to include the accordion sides that give them so much more storage space.
My little etsy shop started in the summer of 2011 when my LO was old enough to take a few great naps which allowed for me to have some extra time! I always knew that sewing would provide extra income for my family once I started staying home.
While the wallets are my bread and butter I do love making diaper bags and crib bedding. They are just harder to list on etsy when you make them as a custom item. Feel free to message me if you are interested in either.
I always check out a fan's "favorited" items once they favorite one of mine so I can see what they like. I am always willing to make custom items (except for clothing) so if you see something sewn that I don't offer, don't hesitate to ask if I can make it for you. This is what Melissa's CUSTOM Sewing is all about.
Thanks for stopping by my little neck of the woods!
-Melissa