Appliqués, Monogramming And MORE!

Since I got Eliza Jane and Reynolds’ outfits for Eliza Jane’s first birthday party the other day, I thought it only fitting to share with you all my sweet friend Jenn at InStitches Designs.  Some of you know her but for others of you that don’t, here’s a little Q&A to help you get acquainted!

CC:  How did you get started in your business?

ISD: I started 6 years ago.  It began just for personal use and I would do things for friends as well.  At the time, I worked full time in the medical field.  We moved from GA to AL in January 2013, at which point I became a stay-at-home mom and that allowed me to turn my hobby into a business.

CC: Your business is called InStitches Designs.  What can people expect to be able to purchase from you?

ISD: I do custom monogramming and appliqué.  I have ideas and samples of my work on my Facebook and Instagram page and also my etsy shop.  I love to work with my customers to create a unique look based on their ideas and wishes.  Basically, any look you have created in your mind, I will bring to life!

CC: How do you come up with your designs?

ISD: I purchase my designs from appliqué digitizers such as The Itch 2 Stitch.  Appliqué Market, Appliqué Corner, and more.

CC: Can shoppers choose different fonts or colors?

ISD: All designs are customizable.    We can change colors, fonts, fabrics used; it’s all up to the customer’s wishes.

CC: Will you copy someone else’s designs?

ISD: Yes and no.  If  a customer sends me a picture and says, “I love this, can you do this?”, more than likely I can.  But I will not copy another designer’s work exactly.  I will put my own spin on it by using different fabrics, colors, fonts, etc.  There is a mutual respect in this business between all designers that we try not to copy each other’s work exactly.

CC: How long does it take to get the product once an order has been placed?

ISD: My turn around time is generally 1-2 weeks.  I can do rush orders for additional cost.  I lean more towards 1 week from the time an order is paid for until it’s in the mail.

CC: I have readers all over the country, and world for that matter.  Will you ship anywhere?

ISD: YES!

CC: How can people contact you?

ISD: I can be contacted through my FaceBook page, Instagram – “InStitches Designs“, or email at institchesmonogramming@hotmail.com.  I also have an Etsy shop.  {Click the links for sites}

CC: What else do you want people to know about your business/you?

ISD: When I began this business full time 2.5 years ago, it was a way to help my family raise funds for our adoption.  We are less than 1 week away {!!!} from completing our adoption journey and becoming a family of 4.  I have enjoyed doing this so much that I will continue with my business and hope to one day have a store front!

 

Many of you saw these…but here are the ones she did for Reynolds and Eliza Jane for R’s 2nd birthday this year {we had a nautical theme!}!!

And here are the ones we’ll have for Eliza Jane’s 1st Birthday in just a few weeks:

Please check out Jenn and her designs!  She’s really fantastic about helping you come up with exactly what you want – for those of us that just know which colors we want {like me!!}…and brings it to life!