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Open Studio Tours: Lotta Jansdotter
Story by saguirl
Published on September 28, 2007 in This Handmade Life 		Photo by saguirl

Lotta Jansdotter has been creating simple yet luxurious housewares and clothing for over 10 years.  Starting her business by silk-screening pillowcases in her cramped apartment, Jansdotter's wares are now sold internationally.  She was a gracious host as she gave us a tour of her studio and spoke about how she got her start as an artisan and businesswoman.   Lotta has built her business up to the point where many Etsians would like to be: she's making a living from what she makes while remaining in creative control of her products. We thought it would be interesting to hear her story.



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Further Resources:

Lotta Jansdotter's studio is now open to the public on Saturdays, see www.jansdotter.com for details.

IndieEntrepreneur blog

CraftRevolution.com

 

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Sept. 28, 2007 at 1:41 p.m. nancygamon

I love Lotta Jansdotter! I just finished reading her book. It is beautiful and inspiring.

Sept. 28, 2007 at 3:02 p.m. menta

I love her!
She's such a great inspiration,

Sept. 28, 2007 at 3:10 p.m. nydampress

What a treat to see this interview in the video format!!
She is a class act. Simply wonderful.

Sept. 28, 2007 at 5:35 p.m. StrikingGlass

Hey this was really a surprise to find on Etsy since I've been noticing Lotta Jansdotter's work a lot recently. I love the clean simplicity and color selection of Lotta's designs. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us on Etsy.

Sept. 28, 2007 at 8:18 p.m. Vanessa

I think it's so Brooklyn of her to have her studio/shop set up in an apartment!

Sept. 29, 2007 at 8:58 a.m. michelemaule

I love Lotta. I just got her sewing book, and I have been using it to teach myself to sew. The instructions are so easy and simple, and I have been making a lot of things.
Does anyone know when her fabric will be available to buy online?

March 23, 2009 at 10:32 a.m. waltersbeads

interesting fabrics

March 29, 2009 at 2:59 p.m. BULUBAGS

Incredible work I love everything she does I found out about Lotta in the article written on her in Home Companion magazine and have been hooked since!

June 5, 2009 at 6 p.m. sineminugur

I love Lotta Jansdotter.

June 27, 2009 at 11:53 p.m. SarahMadsen

very inspirin gand beautiful work. Especially as I'm currently putting together my Jewellery bench ,building my tools up etc. Love this work!!

Oct. 25, 2009 at 9:24 p.m. LondonParticulars

What is the name of her book, the picture is really fuzzy?

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