Meet the Maker - Sarah's in stitches

Today we chat with Sarah from Sarah's in stitches

Sarah where are you from and where do you live?
I am born and bread in Hobart Tasmania 

How did you come up with the name for your business?
I put a post out to my Facebook friends and it was decided by one of the suggestions my friend gave me 

What are your passions and interests?
I love to sew making bags and wallets. Love fabric shopping and sewing 

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your art or proH
I live in Lenah Valley Hobart with my husband of 5 years and work part time. My products are a range of ladies handbags and wallets along with zipper pouches, home decor items from cushions to coasters. I use leather, fur on cow hide leather, pleather along with a mix of colourful 100% cotton fabrics

How long have you been an Etsy seller?
Just over 18 months 

What inspired you to begin creating? I started creating and sewing when I was pregnant with my first child 5 years ago. Friends and family then gave me the encouragement to start sell my creations and it's going strong ·

Can you give us a brief idea of your creative or curating process?
I create what appeals to me and what I like. I shop for fabrics that I like. It's bright and colourful and sometimes a little bit out there but that's what I love and it makes me happy when I'm creating things I love. ·

Where do you want to see your business in the future?
I would love to be able to reduce my hrs at work more to focus on my business ·

What do you like about being an Etsy seller?
It's nice to have another avenue to sell ·

Where do you work on your pieces? From my place of residence

Where can you be found?
Etsy
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