Another week and another featured seller.  Here is a great store of something every woman needs – purses!  Purses really are like shoes aren’t they?  You can never have enough!

Welcome Jessie Grace and check out her shop!!

Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a 22-year-old student at the University of Florida majoring in Speech Pathology. I really want to work with older adults who have had a stroke or who have dementia and have related language difficulties. I’m going to be graduating this December and hope to start graduate school next fall.

When did you first start making handmade products?
I have been making a few Halloween costumes and doing minor clothing repairs for a couple of years now. I made a Princess Daisy (from the Mario Brothers games) costume this Halloween, and made a simple drawstring purse to go with it. I found making the purse to be really fun for some reason, so a week or so later I decided to try making a “real” purse. I had a blast and haven’t been able to stop.

What makes your products unique?
My products are unique because of the joy that goes into making them. I don’t sell purses to augment my income; I sell purses because I love making them and can’t afford the habit! I love almost everything about making purses, from selecting fabric and notions all the way to packaging them for shipment. The only part I don’t like is all the ironing!

What item are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my White Rose Peach Purse, because it’s the first “real” purse I ever made. It took me almost 10 hours from drafting the pattern to trimming the thread ends, and I am so proud of all the effort and care that went into it.

What’s your goal for the upcoming year?
My goal for the next year is to learn as much about sewing as possible, particularly pattern-making. Since I will be graduating this fall and can’t start graduate school until next fall, I will have a lot of downtime. And I’m self-taught, so there is a lot I still don’t know about sewing. I’d love to be able to do new and different things with my bags and maybe branch out into other sewing projects. For example, I’d love to be able to make clothes with my own patterns.

Why should someone buy your products?
I think people buy my products because they are spunky. I have an affinity for fun prints and girly shapes, and my purses definitely reflect that. My purses are youthful and fun, and they are great for ladies of all ages. But beyond the way they look, they are well-made. Even though I am still relatively new to sewing, I take my time to make sure that my projects are as professional as possible. And if you don’t believe it just because I say it, you can trust my return policy – if you’re not satisfied, you can return any of my products for a refund.

Here’s your chance to pimp your online persona (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, etc.).
I have a Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/JessieGraceDesigns

Anything else we should know?
My purses are made in a smoke-free home. I do have pets, but all purses are thoroughly lint-rolled before they are wrapped!

I have to say, as someone who can’t even hem my pants without it looking like a kid did it, I really admire people that can sew.  And here is proof that a pile of material and some thread can make a beautiful product you would proudly display on your arm.  I think these are just great and very affordable as well!  Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and I wish you the best of luck in the coming year!!

Check out her shop now!!!