Today I made a delivery to my all time favourite store Eklektica, on River St Maclean. The store is full of funky goodies, all retro and unique, I so love every article so to have my nappies in this store is such a buzz!
Here is a photo of the order I delivered today, with more on their way soon!
On Sunday the of March Smarty Pants are headed to the Bangalow Markets.
bangalowmarkets.com.au
Here you will find our full range of nappies “in the flesh” where you can select and buy on the spot, or place a specific order. Our slings will also be available for trying out and selecting materials. I will also have some ‘one off’ nappies for sale, materials that are unique, cute and funky!
Getting ready for the markets has been a long time coming with a lot of decisions being made more then 6 months ago, materials, logo, patterns and so on. So in a way the markets will be a celebration of a lot of hard work all coming together.
Here some photos of our once kitchen table, now a working progress of market stocks!
Look out for us and pop in and say hello!
To go into business has been a HUGE step for me, the timing has been an question, the upfront money a risk and the work load a stress!
But overall I think I am getting the hang of it, the hang of blowing my own trumpet, and almost everywhere we go I get a comment on how beautiful my children are, and of course I agree, they are so very Yummy! And I also get comments on my nappies. Once upon a time I used to smile and say, “They are cute!” Now I am open and say “I make them myself and sell them too!!”
Most people are interested and I have passed on my blog address or got their details! It pays to be a little modest at times.
I want to thank everyone for their support, it has been a huge leap, one that has been made easier with your support.
Particularly I want to thank my sister for her beautiful photography and guidance on starting a blog. http://susansjourney.wordpress.com
Thanks to my patient and loving family, my husband, for doing the pricing and being my chief cutter outterer. To my precious little girl for her ‘help’ and love of sewing with Mummy, her excitement is infectious! To my precious litttle man for letting my try out all the nappy styles and shoving him in a sling time after time! And to my giving, talented and loving Mother-in-law for all her time and love!
Today the parcel lady (who used to be my fruit lady he he!!) knocked on the door and I was so very excited, we all love ‘fluffy’ mail!
I was so excited to get another stash of bamboo and my new labels!! I sewed one on right away and ohhhhh so professional looking.
Check them out!
Step 1
Choose your size
Step 2
Choose your outter material, from either Minkee (super soft, super cute), Printed PUL (hard wearing, long lasting and beautiful prints) or designer cotton (100% cotton, breathable, funky prints)
Minkey
PUL
Designer cotton
Step 3
Choose your number….this is a guide only and can vary
A newborn baby can go through 12 nappies a day easily! As your baby gets older this will drop to 6-8 nappies a day.
If you want to wash every second day you will need
# 24 nappies for a newborn baby
#15-24 nappies for an older baby
If you wash everyday you will need
# 12-15 nappies for a newborn
10-12 nappies for an older baby
Step 4
Contact me at sandrareeves79@gmail.com to discuss payment and material choices
Currently I have a 2 week turn around on orders. Please note that postage, if applicable, is at buyers expense.
