Summertime Business

Has it been a month already?

I've been so busy growing my Etsy Shop that I've managed to neglect my blog. Sorry. 

A lot has happened since I posted last. I've added a ton of new products- including laptop cases, makeup bags, tablet sleeves and more! I'm so incredibly grateful for all the success I've had, and I'm glad to be moving in the right direction to make this sustainable!

I've completed my first bulk order, and I have another one on the books. (Happy Dance)

Thank you so much for all of your support. Look out for a new tutorial soon!

Funemployed

Going into my Senior year of college I was determined to graduate with a job. To me, there was no other option and no way I was going to be "that girl."

My mind overlooked the fact that over 83% of the class of 2014 graduated jobless. It's the nature of the game. 

I don't think of myself as unemployed, I think of myself as funemployed and enjoying what's possibly one of my last summers for the foreseeable future. I decided that in the meantime while I continue to look for a big girl job, I'm putting all of my effort into my Etsy Shop to make all the money I can. 

With that being said, I'm happy to introduce embroidered and monogrammed Boat Totes to my shop (CLICK HERE) in lots of different colors! They're gigantic, feature and outside pocket and full zipper, and can be fully customized!

I've also added additional fabric options to my koozies, which you can check out below! 

I'd like to think that if there's any time in my life to throw myself into a new adventure, it's right now. As my business continues to grow, I can't wait to see where it takes me. 

As always, you can find me at the following: 

Twitter: @_madebymeag

Instagram: @madebymeag

New Products Coming soon!

Edit: The Koozies are officially listed HERE!!!!!!!

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I graduate from college in 9 days (AHHHH WHAT!?) and with that comes a lot of free time I've never had before!

As I haven't nailed down a full-time job yet, I've decided to throw myself full-time into my business, and with that comes some new products! Check out my shop in the coming weeks for lots of new products and re-stocking of my most popular items! With that being said, I'll be introducing Insulated Can/Bottle Koozies as well as custom-build options for shirts/bows instead of just pre-made items. I'm really excited for this next step in my business, and I can't wait to see where it takes me!

I've had a few people ask me for a tutorial on how to make the koozies (sans embroidery, of course), so look out for that very soon! I'll update this post at the top when they are available to purchase in my shop! They will be available with the sea turtle, anchor, monogram only (multiple fonts), Greek Letters, and full names/words as well. I'm also going to offer Big/Little w/ Monogram or Letters packages! 

I love feeling content. 

Recent Projects

I've been doing a few different things in terms of sewing, lately. One of my favorite projects I've done recently is a set of shirts for a Gamma Phi Beta Big/Little Reveal here on campus. I made a shirt for their newest addition, as well as her Big, GBig and GAunt. It was a really fun project where I got to do some improvisation, so I'm really happy with the result!

I know that Delaware is this mysterious state no one seems to know about unless they're familiar with incorporation law or tax-free shopping, but that's the state of Delaware on the shirt if you haven't figured it out. 

I also made a set of monogrammed pocket tees for the same reveal, which are classic and classy. 

Big/Little Week is in full swing for my sorority, with Activation of our new members happening in a week and a half, so I'll be in all-out sewing mode this coming weekend. As I move forward I've been able to refine my products and up my quality, so I can't ask for much more.

There will be many more pictures and items for my next post, and maybe even a tutorial. It's been too long since I wrote one, so I'm thinking a pocket-tee tutorial will be coming your way!

If you haven't already, visit me on Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/madebymeagana) and shoot me a message if you're interested in a custom order. I promise my shop doesn't normally look that empty but everyone bought me out, so that's a good thing!

Twitter: @_madebymeag
Instagram: @madebymeag  

Until next time.

Snow Days Sew Days

I swear it's never going to stop snowing. Ever.

When I decided to attend the University of Delaware I was told that it never snowed and I would never have a snow day. A few months ago I probably would have told you the same story. This week (our first week of classes) we got a snowstorm resulting in 14+ inches of snow and more coming down now. We had a full snow day on Thursday and a delay on Friday which resulted in no class for me (Woohoo!).

Being that we had a day off on Thursday, I decided to spend the entire day sewing and stocking up on products for a Clothing Sale that I'll be selling at in March. Since it's the beginning of the semester I'm not totally bogged down with work yet so this was the perfect opportunity to devote an entire day to sewing without messing with my school work or schedule.  I also did some sewing today and I wanted to share this week's projects!

Feeling Patriotic? 

Bows on Bows on Bows on Bows

Monogrammed Top-Knot Headband

Patterned Lanyards

As always, I'm really pleased with how everything turned out. I'll be stocking up on more lanyards and key fobs before the big sale!

Here's hoping we don't get another snowstorm. I don't like living in a climate where the air hurts my face. It's too much.

Be sure to follow me on Twitter (@_madebymeag) and Instagram (@madebymeag) & look me up on Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/madebymeagana)! 

Updates and Projects

I moved back into school over the past week for my last semester at the University of Delaware, so I haven't really had time to make many things. I've sold a few things on Etsy, so that makes me super excited!

I've filled a few orders that were a little different than things I've done in the past so I figured I would share!

Baby stuff really is the cutest. 

Over the Collar dog bandanas! 

Hopefully I'll have some time to get back to crafting soon. They say that syllabus week is slow but honestly, I disagree.

Until next time...

The Start of Something New

(Sorry for starting this off with a High School Musical song lyric, except not really, no shame)

I am SO excited to finally have created a platform JUST for my crafting experiments! I'll be funneling my crafting posts here from my other blog (meaganwalsh.blogspot.com). I can't wait to start sharing my sewing and crafting projects with everyone! I'll be posting tutorials to some of my easier projects as well as step-by-steps for some Pinterest experiments!

If you haven't seen the latest post on my blog, it's about the Kindle Paperwhite case (below) I made for my good friend Julie! Feel free to check it out and look for more very soon!