Q: Who is the maker behind The Vintage Byrd?
A: I have been sewing and quilting for about 10ish years now. I started out teaching myself how to do most everything. When I’ve come across new friends who are talented and willing to teach me their ways, I soak up their teachings like a sponge. My dream has always been to open a shop of some sort and sell some of the creations that I make. Over the past few months my husband and I have gone through a devastating loss and to keep myself busy i just started sewing again-and didn’t stop. I have found it’s where I talk to the Lord and have found peace through this whole ordeal. I started sending pictures to my mom and sister in laws and their responses were an overwhelming unanimous ‘start selling your stuff!!!’ So here I am…with my passion of creating.A: I like to be different. So I try to make up my own patterns and designs to make the fabric that I use more unique and fun. That’s really all there is. I don’t use patterns-they trip me up. So everything I make is in my head and just comes out in the form of what I’m making. I’m always dreaming up new bags or ideas of things to sew and sell, so check in with me frequently to see what’s new! I’m always open to suggestions and custom orders because they open up new creative avenues to explore.
Q: What has been your biggest seller?
A: My advice to other small business newbies: {to quote Nike} JUST DO IT. Get your support system and go. Even if it fails, you need to try.T here’s no sense in living the ‘what if’ life—that’s just a waste of the beautiful brain the Lord has blessed you with.
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