Getting there
I have now over 100 pads in stock and waiting to be listed when my brand spanking new website is up and running! With many more coming.
And finally just 3 more nappies to complete for my custom order.
I feel a lot less stressed and feel I am now able to move on with my homework that has been set by my business coach and my R & D work on my “golden oil” that I am working on.
Oh so close
I am so close to ordering, I just received another batch of samples from my offshore contractor, and low and behold she has a minky fabric in stock!
I have never felt anything so soft in my life, it sure would be lush for babies bottoms. So that now changes things abit as I have to have that fabric!
So my list of things to order from her so far;
Fitted Nappies made from bamboo velvet – working on it.
AIO Nappies made from pul outer and either the minky lining or bamboo velvet lining (for natural inner) or maybe both.
Wet bags – done perfectly…I am ready to order those LOL
PUL covers – still testing here. Will have minky covers as well.
Prefolds – ready to order.
I can finally say I am moving from the standard bamboo fleece here as I find it deteriorates rather quickly (especially with acidic urine) and shrinks alot. Bamboo velvet has a higher composition of bamboo (92%) and only 8% poly which faces the wrong side (so away from babies skin) and keeps it stable.
And the pul is sooo much more stretchier than what we get here, love it all.
The ball is rolling……
Not only is the website being upgraded but we are also finally closer to getting our products made by an external offshore contractor…..did I see you cringe?
There’s absolutely nothing to worry about, I have made sure this contractor not only produces quality work but works under ethical conditions. There is no slave labour, each and every employee is paid a proper wage and some of the fabrics being used are certified under IMO (Institute For Marketecology).
I am also going to “hire” some consultants who can inspect the factory for me whilst my products are being made, so rest assured my product is not only ethical but so are the conditions of it being made.
Why I am heading down this path;
Obviously I cannot meet demand and really am I not working under slave labour myself sewing every night until early hrs of the morning so my hands start to suffer from that terrible dermatitis and not getting paid a “proper” wage? It only makes sense to have my product made where the actual fabric is being made…does it not?
Why haven’t I sourced something local;
Believe me I have, and have had nothing but a run around by this “professional” who does already sew for 3 other known nappy/pad brands. I’ll post pics later on to show you exactly why I think Australia made doesn’t always equal great quality especially for the price I have to pay.
So my decision is made….no more umming and ahhhing, time to set up the proper paperwork and contcat the relevant authorities to MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN!
I have a sparkle in my eye
I am working extremely hard to have plenty of stock available when I re-open.
I am having so much fun with my embroidery machine, and my metallic threads. They are turning out beautifully and ***knock on wood*** my machine is behaving.
Some of my latest creations;
Of course there are boyish stuff coming…but I just loved these I had to show them off.
New face of Twinkle Lily
I love this photo so much, I am thinking of using it on our revamped site soon.
Tell us what you think!
New stuff happening
A new improved nappy design is coming your way! I figured even though originally people did state my nappy was trim, some did say too trim around the butt area.
So bum area has been extended a bit and fits nicely over rise and width areas with no chance of cheeks poking out LOL.
I am thinking a nice time to release these are when I re-open with my new look website.
Minky Delight
Just a few of the ones I am working on right now with fabrics direct from Minky Delight.
You can find all of these fabrics http://www.minkydelight.com
It’s gonna happen
After a few issues/hiccups and a strong desire for certain features, I have decided I am revamping my site with a brand new look that really does scream “me”.
It’s going to cost the earth, but oh so worth it. I have seen their work and have been really impressed.
Not sure how long it’ll take but I hope enough time for me to re-stock a good amount of products.
Supernights
Ok so I’ve released snippets and previews here and there.
So here I am officially posting about my new night nappies.
Supernights
Supernights Inner
These were actually a custom order I had recently. Basically made from Malden Mills Fleece outers, an internal hidden soaker of bamboo fleece, topped with a print whether it be microfleece or suedecloth and a booster similar to that of my AIO’s but an extra 2 layers of microfiber inside the trifold.
It only took me a year! with so many things on my plate anything new I was developing just kept getting moved to the bottom of the list.
I had planned on having some made up and ready for sale on May 1st but that just seems so awefully close right now with a pending upgrade, plans for import and 4 wholesale orders still needing to be sewn up.
Why couldn’t there be 36 hrs in a day?
Should I or shouldn’t I?
I am seriously considering an upgrade, it was going to happen eventually but now it’s gonna happen full stop!
So I am thinking a small closeure temporarily and a complete new look, new logo THE WORKS!
This will also bring me some precious time to get some things organised such as contracted sewing and packaging that I am working on.
I have one goal that I would like to ahieve by the end of the year and this will also help me (indirectly) reach it.
