Tuesday, June 4, 2013

In Good Standing

One of the great things about having a blog is that I'm able to share info about resources that will undoubtedly and totally rock your world I consider to be life-improving. (One of the great things about reading blogs is that so many bloggers do the same.)

At any rate, if you don't know about Sunni's blog, you should. She posts terrific tutorials. She makes lovely clothes. She's looks adorable wearing them. What's not to love? Moreover, Sunni runs an online sewing shop that's really fantastic. I know this cuz I've purchased from it on a variety of occasions and have always been pleased with my loot. (It goes without saying, no one's paying me to write this.)

A while ago she revamped the store and I actually think it's better than ever. As y'all know, I live in a metropolis with a reasonable number of sewing resources closely available (for example, there's a Mokuba a short bike ride from my house) but many of you may not be in the same boat. For access to petersham ribbon alone, Sunni's store is a find. But add to it the fusible webbing, fusible stay tape (like a tape version of fusible interfacing in a variety of widths), 3-ply shoulder pads, a really cool pleater (and by the way, I have NO urge to pleat, but if I did I'd be all over that thing), belt supplies and so much more - though I hate the term, I've got to say the shop is well-curated. I can see myself using just about all of the offerings - in fact, I've bought many of them! What's better still, Sunni often highlights one of her latest finds in a tutorial or post to show you easy, real-world application. It's cross-marketing at its best.

The shipping charges to Canada are reasonable to competitive. As you know, shipping to Canada is expensive, so I do appreciate that the charges are aligned with larger vendors. It makes it feasible for me to support a small business. And I do love that I'm supporting small-business. 

Today's questions: Do you read A Fashionable Stitch? Have you bought from the store and, if yes, what was your experience? If you're a home-sewist, only just hearing about it now, does the stock appeal to you? Do you use the products you see listed in the shop (regardless of where you purchase them from)? (I believe the petersham might be from Mokuba, though it's available in a much more limited scope of colours and widths than are sold at Mokuba, but the price is better at Sunni's. Seriously, unless I need ribbon immediately, or in a very specific colour, I don't even bother going to Mokuba. I'd rather buy it from the luxury of my home...

PS: While I'm on about shopping and how you can buy life-enriching things, Butterfly Collection is having a 15% off sale on one of my fave bras evah - the Cleo Melissa. Since this vendor charges no shipping in US or Canada, that's a very good deal for North Americans. (UK and Euro peeps, you've got it made on the online bra shopping scene so I don't feel too bad for you.) Since it is my birthday tomorrow, why not buy yourself a gift? :-)

15 comments:

  1. I love Sunni and her tutorials and her store too : I've bought some knit stay tape and hem tape and yes, the tracing stuff with 2 wheels which adds Sean allowance as you trace... Love it!

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  2. I do read Sunni's blog but haven't purchased anything from her shop. I already had most of what she carries before I found her blog/shop.

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    1. When you restock, consider her shop. The service is lovely.

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  3. I love Sunni's blog and I have bought from her shop. I got fusible stay tapes (both straight and bias) and a roll of paper to use as tracing paper. There are so many fun things in her shop, I had to restrain myself to just get what I knew I would immediately need/use.

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    1. I love that stay tape! And I want the tracing paper too (but I can find it closer to home and that stuff is heavy to ship).

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  4. I read Sunni's blog but I haven't had a reason to shop with her yet. I'm glad to hear the shipping to Canada is reasonable.

    I saw that Melissa sale. I'm tempted and hestitant all at the same time. I loved the look but I put on the bra I bought with you today and I've got a little indent at the upper cup, strange things are going on with my breasts.

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    1. Did you end up getting the Melissa (maybe 1 size up?) It's probably best to give it a miss at the moment.

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  5. I love Sunni: love her blog, love her shop. When I want a new tool or notion, I often try to see if I can get it from her first if I don't need it right away. She is so generous with her knowledge that I love to support her in any way I can.

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    1. I know - she's so knowledgeable and so lovely.

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  6. I love Sunni's store! I confess I haven't bought anything from her in a long time... mostly because I can get the tailoring supplies I need locally. When she sold patterns, I bought ALL mine from her. As far as her customer service, let me say this - I ordered the wrong pattern - 100% my mistake - and when I emailed her and asked for an exchange... not only did she exchange it, she covered the shipping for the replacement and refused to let me pay. Obviously, shipping isn't very expensive, but that really struck with me... especially since it was my goof.

    Anyway, I think she's great, her shop is full of lovely things, and I am forever referring people to her :)

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    1. Oooh, great tesimonial :-) I love how we're in different parts of the world but we can still benefit from the same vendor.

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  7. I have bought a pressing ham and seam roll (which she used to make), lots of petersham ribbon, belt kits and a pattern...yes I'm familiar with her. lol I have also participated in one of her sew alongs which was great.

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    1. I wish I'd got those while they were available...

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  8. I just subscribed to Sunni's store and can't wait to check out the store. A tool that adds seam allowance as you trace sounds divine.

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