When I came across this next artisan's shop I fell in love with her creative works. Being a collector of vintage purses and seeing what some of her creative works consisted of, I just knew an interview with this Etsy shop owner would be SEW PERFECT for my blog.
I'd like you to strap on a helmet, adjust your seat, set your bobbin as you're about to take a ride with....
"SEW NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT"
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Tell us a little about the person behind the scenes at TINAAGLE.
Well, my shop name is "Pedal to the Floor" I created my username when I first started shopping on etsy and then I later decided to open a shop to sell my own crafts (hence the difference in username versus shop name). My name is Tina and I love to
read,
run,
sew,
and do just about any craft out there.
I like to make things that are off the wall and not something you would find anywhere else. In my non-crafting time I work in a law office. I almost like to think of it as my alter-ego, a cover for the real me who stays up late sewing and creating.
Come to think of it, I should probably make myself a cape.
I have several sewing machines, one of which is a Singer Red Eye which is a treadle machine. I love to use it for quilting projects and I think it adds a bit more interest to the piece I'm working on. I hate patterns, they never give me exactly what I want. I design all of my own creations. I don't like the idea of simply sewing something that thousands of others have. That's pretty much me in a nutshell :)
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Why did you choose Etsy as a venue in which to sell your creations?
I love the Etsy community, I think its a great place to
meet other crafters. Many times the people I chat
with inspire me to make things that I wouldn't have
thought of without the inspiration they provided.
I also think Etsy is just were many people go to buy
handmade thus, I'm reaching my target market.
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How did you come to be a crafter/artisan?
I've been making things as long as I can remember. I always loved to sew and stitch. I began sewing with a machine in college because making clothes was cheaper than buying them and I just kept on sewing after that. Prior to college I hand stitched everything. I also loved beading and cross-stitching growing up.
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Of products you create what is your fave and why?
I recently sold a utility belt and that has been my
favorite so far. I love making things that are out
of the ordinary. I recently made my brother in law
a unicorn hat that I was pretty fond of. And, of
course, if you look in my store you can automatically
tell I just love purses,all purses!
Tina! That utility belt woulda matched great with that cape!!
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Will you be introducing any new products in the coming year?
Most likely. All of my items are one of a kind so you never know whats coming or what inspiration will hit me. I have a few bags, wallets, and other items that I need to photograph and list so look for those. I recently finished a felt, hot pink, utility belt that I cannot wait to list.
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Are there any other venues in which you sell that you'd like to share with our readers?
Nope, I'm pretty much Etsy exclusive.
I will do special orders or requests if I feel I can do a good job.
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Just for fun....
One word that best describes you?
Cheeky!
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Seen anything weird or strange lately?
Always. I spend a lot of time on the internet.
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If you could meet anyone famous living or deceased,
who would it be?
Probably Ben Franklin, the Revolutionary War period
in history really intrigues me.
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If you could without worry or debt, what store would you max a credit card in and what would be your first item?
HOBBY LOBBY!!! I love that place, I think I could spend weeks in there.
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If told you had to, would you fight a bull, ride a bull, or run with the bulls as they do in Spain and why?
I think I would run with them, I am a runner after all, might as well go for it. I just think I would have at least a fighting chance if I ran. I'm quite sure a bull would whip me good if I fought it or if I tried to ride it.
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We hope you enjoyed the read and got to know a lil about another fabulous Etsy artisan. Tina and I thanks you for stopping by and invite you to stop by her shop for a browse.
Click the link below to visit Tina's shop
THANKS
Tina, for being a great sport
and taking the time
to work with me
on this interview.
