From Hobby to a Business for a Self Taught Artist
I learned how to sew in middle school. I think it was grade 7. We had a sewing class for like 3 weeks, because the school wanted to give all new students an opportunity to try all the elective classes before choosing 1 to take for the next full year. Our assignment was to make a pillow. Me,being a huge fan of The Lion King, wanted to make a square pillow for a felt Simba face in the middle. I showed the teacher my idea, and she looked me right in the face and told me "You should pick something simpler. This is way too hard." From then on, I have been hooked on sewing. The need to prove that teacher wrong (and I did! A+ on that pillow!) and my artistic creativity has propelled me to teach myself to sew. So far, I am loving it!
My want to sew plushies started at an Anime Convention that I went to. I was getting frustrated because there were these incredible My Little Pony plushies that I could not afford. I know they were worth the money since they were adorable and well made. As I walked around the convention, I saw people with 2, 3, or more of these little ponies. I thought to myself "there is money to be made here". My finally push was from my amazing boyfriend who sat with me one night telling me that I need to try to sew and if I think I can, I should go for it.
My first plush to sell was a Mew plush on eBay for like $15. I now know it was worth more but I was soooo happy for my first sale! I did some research and found Etsy! I guess that is where I am right now. This is still just a hobby of mine that I love, but I have been able to take the plushies I love so much and share that with others now. I am truly grateful for that.
