It all started because I was looking for covers for my prefolds and hybrid inserts but I was bored of the same colors and the few options. There were many other cute diapers out there but no covers which is still my preferred method for diapering (cover + prefold in a trifold) So I decided that with my background in Sewing and Fashion Design (yeah I went to design school got me 30k in the whole might I add ha ha) I could just make my own! I was planning on doing them for personal use at first, I bought some PUL, some snap pliers and I drafted a pattern. I quickly realized how much fun I was having with the possibilities.. the fabric combinations the appliques the accessories.. really the sky is the limit! I never in a million years while going to fashion school did I ever think I would end up getting enjoyment from designing cloth diaper covers.. back then I wasn't even thinking about babies let alone diapers..eek.
I have had my share of online ventures, back in 2006 I used to have a store on EBay called "My Punk Rock Blankie" Which did quite well.. I started getting requests from boutiques to fulfil orders and I got scared, my name was not registered, I knew nothing about taxes It became too overwhelming for me and then it became unfulfilling.. I quit doing it and that was that. Fast forward to now.. when I decided this was actually fun I made the quick decision to start May 2011 (yeah I haven't even been on for 2 months) and the e-mails I have gotten are so encouraging, and I have been selling! Just like most Work at home moms I'm not making a lot of money I am breaking even mainly but I am having soo much fun doing this.. I think I have found my passion again.. Something very important for a Stay at home mom.
So where am I getting at..
I'm going to see where this takes me.. I have registered the name, I cannot get rockabyebooty.com as it is taken but I will get some sort of variation of it soon. I am a little more business savvy this time around so I am taking the steps to doing this right. I am working on a logo, and I will keep improving on those covers, I got a snap press so I can apply stronger snaps and I am trying to figure a way to improve the covers so not only will they be cute but they will be functional!
I'm excited for what's to come!
I have plans for more variations of covers as well as apparel, and coming really soon?
Boutique diaper covers! Ever gotten a cute diaper only to have baby pee within 5 minutes? Then you have to take the diaper off! Not with a cover.. You can change the prefold a couple of times before having to change it completely!
Coming soon.. A Blog on "Diaper Clinic" How to fix common problems on your diapers, As well as "how to get rid of the stinkies" and "Stripping 101" <--not that kind of stripping silly! Diaper stripping!
So I hope you are liking what you see so far! Feel free to send me suggestions, feedback, etc to my email.. rockabyebootyfluff@gmail.com <3
Thank you for all the support and Keep Rocking that fluff!
You sure are a renaissance woman of Facebook and blogger :-) I want to make my own diapers, not necessarily to sell, just so I can have a wider selection. Is there anyway I might be able to pick your brain via e-mail or messaging on Facebook?
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