Hi, I'm Melissa!
I'm a Wife, a Mommy (to two little chicks, two puppy dawgs and a big fat cat named 'Jack Bauer'), an Everyday Chick; I love to sew, have a slight addiction to pretty fabric and serious passion for making handbags and accessories!
I started SoChick! Handbags in 2010, selling my handmade handbags and accessories along with some embroidered goodies. I knew then that SoChick would be more than just handbags, though. My dream was to encourage other "everday chicks" to sew and create "everyday chic" items with their own two hands... and sewing machines!
As my passion for sewing grew, as did my dream. In the Spring of 2012 I started carrying fabric by the yard in the shop and listed my first free and paid sewing patterns on Craftsy.com. I am proud of the success my patterns have received and plan to add a bunch more in the coming year!
While you can still find a handmade handbag for sale from time to time, SoChick has turned into much more...I like to think of SoChick as a Virtual Sewing Lounge, where you can purchase fun and fresh quilting cottons in my Fabric Shoppe, find tutorials and sewing patterns, and I'm happy to be hosting my First Annual SoChick Quilt Along!
I'm excited for you to join me as my dreams come true and grow bigger at the same time! I believe in building friendships with my readers and customers; I love seeing what you've created with fabric that you've purchased from my Shoppe, or your take on my sewing patterns! I enjoy meeting new sewing friends, am happy to answer your questions and welcome your feedback. I believe in exceptional customer service and strive to make your experience personable and memorable, whether you're purchasing fabric, a sewing pattern, or reading along on the blog. I am 100% thankful for all of you!
I welcome you to SoChick, grab a cup of coffee (or tea), sit back, relax, and sew with me!
I started SoChick! Handbags in 2010, selling my handmade handbags and accessories along with some embroidered goodies. I knew then that SoChick would be more than just handbags, though. My dream was to encourage other "everday chicks" to sew and create "everyday chic" items with their own two hands... and sewing machines!
As my passion for sewing grew, as did my dream. In the Spring of 2012 I started carrying fabric by the yard in the shop and listed my first free and paid sewing patterns on Craftsy.com. I am proud of the success my patterns have received and plan to add a bunch more in the coming year!
While you can still find a handmade handbag for sale from time to time, SoChick has turned into much more...I like to think of SoChick as a Virtual Sewing Lounge, where you can purchase fun and fresh quilting cottons in my Fabric Shoppe, find tutorials and sewing patterns, and I'm happy to be hosting my First Annual SoChick Quilt Along!
I'm excited for you to join me as my dreams come true and grow bigger at the same time! I believe in building friendships with my readers and customers; I love seeing what you've created with fabric that you've purchased from my Shoppe, or your take on my sewing patterns! I enjoy meeting new sewing friends, am happy to answer your questions and welcome your feedback. I believe in exceptional customer service and strive to make your experience personable and memorable, whether you're purchasing fabric, a sewing pattern, or reading along on the blog. I am 100% thankful for all of you!
I welcome you to SoChick, grab a cup of coffee (or tea), sit back, relax, and sew with me!
