Sunday, April 28, 2013

Welcome to Jellylou Custom Creations!

I am excited to share my life and sewing adventures with you my readers. My name is Jennifer and I love to sew!  I grew up in a town just east of Indianapolis, Indiana surrounded by corn fields.  Many of my days were spent playing outdoors and making things for fun.  I started sewing when I was very young.  I remember watching my Mom sew lovely things for myself and my dolls.  In those days sewing clothes was actually less expensive than buying them at the store, but to be honest I think she mostly sewed because she loved making things.  Early on my Mom taught me the basics so that I could sew my own funny little Barbie clothes from her big bag of fabric scraps.  It was something fun that would keep me busy for hours.

As I got older my interests grew more and more in art and design.  I took art classes and drafting classes.  This all led me to college where I picked up a degree in Interior Design.  I worked as a Designer for a few companies in Chicago and then Indianapolis planing office buildings for big companies and hospitals.  After I had my first child I felt a huge urge to be home.  I soon quit working and stayed home.  I was very busy watching my kids and going on play dates but I still needed to fulfill my creative outlet.  I was soon inspired by my younger sisters who were creating items and selling them on Etsy.  After having my third baby I began sewing again.  I started with small things and grew from there as customers would ask for different things.  This is when Jellylou Creations was born.

Jellylou Creations is now my full time work.  I manage, create, sew, and budget everything involved with the company.  I am currently a one girl show!  It is so much fun.  I love all the friendships I have made through this adventure with customers and fellow sewists and pattern makers!  I would not be here with out any of them.  They help me make what Jellylou Custom Creations is today.  Thank you!
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