Hello new readers (in other words, Hi Mom and a couple of people who may have gotten lost and stumbled upon this blog by accident). As you may have noticed, this is my new blog – and with most things that are new, I’m trying finding my niche. So while this is a blog primarily for my Dollface Darlin small business, I will most likely be posting about my crafting adventures, sewing mishaps and a few tutorials here and there. Most of all I’d like this blog to focus (at first) on my journey to creating a successful small business.

So, let’s start at the beginning: In the spring of 2008 I bought myself a sewing machine. Having graduated from college a couple of years earlier – and not having much else to spend my time on – I bought myself an inexpensive Singer sewing machine and decided to teach myself how to sew. Relying on tutorials and videos I found online, and a lot of trial and error, I began my online Etsy store. Since then, my little business and I have been in an “off and on” sort of relationship. I stopped when I went to graduate school in 2011, started sewing again when I took a year off in 2012, stopped again to finish Graduate school sometime in 2013 and finally – now that Graduate school is done and over, I am back again and hoping to make this a “long-term relationship.”

My overall theme is vintage and retro styled items. I do everything from sewing purses and bags, to creating jewelry and accessories. I also try my hand at embroidery (both hand and machine), screen printing, sewing clothes and even pet accessories from time to time.

As you can see, my business plan is sort of all over the place. Following me on my quest to finding my place in this DIY world and turning my crafty mind into a business mind. My current inspiration: Etsy’s “Quit Your Day Job” series. Take a look at these amazing people who turned their hobbies in to full time jobs. And until next time….stay crafty!