1 May 2015

By The Lock Handmade Is Open!


Today is the day! By the Lock Handmade is officially open. All the things I have been busy perfecting are up and ready for sale on my very own online store. I am so nervously excited and extremely happy to have gotten this far already.

I really feel like I have already learnt so much since I first decided to make things to sell online. The first thing I did when I made the decision was to buy a ton of zips in a million different colours and sizes, all without having a real set idea on what I was going to make with them. It was good in a sense, because I got to start making right away but now I know that I only really want to use metal zippers, brass ones mainly; they are beautiful! I still don't know what I was planning on doing with green 11" zips... I also started out with making awesome patterned linings, but now I love having plain neutral insides. I'm a lot happier now I've had a little experiment and I am incredibly happy all of the things I have made so far.

I know that I want to use re-purposed materials, vintage & charity shop finds (I found the best vintage haberdashery that is pretty close to my house!), hand-dyed, hand-printed fabrics alongside mixtures of other patterns I just can't resist. I eventually want to start screen printing (if all goes well). I only ever want to make small batches of each style too, so each one will be pretty unique. I'll be doing everything myself from start to finish, and taking custom orders if you fancy anything specific or special!

To celebrate the huge day, I have a give-away for you to get involved in. If you win you can pick anything from my Etsy store and I'll send it out to you with a bunch of other surprises too to say thank you for the support! This will include some hand-sewn stuff too. Follow the below to get your entries in;

a Rafflecopter giveaway

15 comments:

  1. Charlotte (@tofudogprincess)1 May 2015 at 11:12

    My favourite pouch is the Golden Bird one - I definitely agree with you about keeping the insides neutral as well!

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  2. I love the Golden Bird too! These are lovely, congratulations on your fab new shop. x

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  3. Congratulations! These are all so pretty, but I especially love the black fabric pouch :)

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  4. Congratulations! These are all so pretty, but I especially love the black fabric pouch :)

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  5. All of the bags are so cute! It's difficult to choose just one favourite, but I'd have to say it's probably the Padded Blue Floral Pouch. xx

    Catherine / caffrinc.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. Congratulations on your launch! I already have my eye on a couple of favourites :-)
    Lizzie - www.caring-cosmetics.com

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  7. I love the little pouches! My favourite is the golden bird print as I love the idea of finding such a beautiful fabric in a remnants bin. Lois x

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  8. These are so good! I love the dark purple leafy pattern. x

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  9. So hard to pick which one I like the most as I love them all but I think my favourite would have to be the golden bird. It is BEAUTIFUL :D

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  10. This is my favorite: https://www.etsy.com/listing/232135148/vintage-lilac-flower-print-zipper-pouch?ref=related-3

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  11. These are all so lovely! My favourite has to be the tie dyed one over on your etsy shop ! Very difficult to choose though haha :) x

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  13. I love the golden bird zipper pouch. Very cute pouches with nice fabric options.

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  14. I love the vintage lilac flower print :D

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  15. the vintage lilac flower print is my fav - @poppycrush

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chloe x

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