For years I’ve been dreaming about working with fabric: mixing prints, colors, perfecting our signature ruffle, trying new techniques, adding new designs, shopping for materials online + in person… The list goes on. It’s fun to reflect on the last few years, what I’ve learned — what the business has learned, that sort of thing. I try to reflect often as it helps me to keep my focus.
The thoughts ours minds bring us to over + over have value, and it’s important we realize such things.
When I started Gussy Sews, waaaaay back in the early months of 2009, I hardly knew what I was doing. But I knew these 3 things: accessories are fun, color is an amazing addition to just about anything, and I want to infuse little bits of myself into my brand so it feels personal as the business grows. And it felt important to get back to these things.
For a little bit now I’ve been itching to try something new with the shop but was having a hard time with the actual delivery. No matter how hard or frustrating this was, as the designer I knew it was really important to just be patient. I knew something would come. I knew I could make it happen, but I had to stay confident and continue processing the designs I had in mind.
And now I’m ready to share with you my new designs!!! This new line doesn’t feature our signature ruffle* {which feels so different}, but I love what it does feature: two bright, colorful fabrics pieced together to create a geometric design, and I seriously love the final design.
click to see our new geometric-inspired medium zipped pouches // measuring approx. 8″ x 4″
click to see our new geometric-inspired SQUARE zipped pouches // measuring approx. 5″ x 5″
there are 8 pouches in this NEW collection, click here to view them all
I hope you are loving the new designs! Sometimes it’s scary to try something new but it feels so great to re-incorporate more color + bits of my personality into the accessories that help compose the Gussy Sews brand. xoxo
*Don’t worry, our signature ruffle isn’t going anywhere. These new product designs are simply something new, not at all a replacement.
Viva la Violette
LOVE love love :) You have the best eye for pairing fabrics girl! :) I really love the square pouch – that is definitely something different!!
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:54 am
@skye @ neathering our fest, I have to confess, I looooove my job :D
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So so so beautiful!! I love them and want one of each!!! You are one creative and amazing chick!
xoxox
Angela
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Gorgeous,simply gorgeous:)
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Love all of them! Great job!
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Those are some pretty cute bags!
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Love the design, color combos, and top-stitching where the fabrics meet!
I was totally nodding my head at the description of how you got them from your heart + brain to the end product. I recently went through the same process and because I decided to persevere and be patient through the frustration, I came out on the other side with something far better than I originally imagined! I think that struggle is part of the satisfaction of owning a handmade business and designing products yourself.
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Very fun! I’m also eyeing the mint wallet in the background…can you lead me to that? Thanks!
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:54 am
@Kate S, That’s from J. Crew :)
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I LOVE the yellow/grey combo pouch!
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:55 am
@Lauren Cunningham, YEOW! Thanks Lauren <3
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Hi,
I have a quick question about your blog, do you think you could e-mail me?
Heather
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:55 am
@Heather, Hi Heather! You can email me — gussy at gussysews dot com. xo
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You are such a doll and I enjoy glimpses of “home” in your posts. I’m a California girl born & raised now transplanted on the coast of Virginia. I was wondering if you have ever considered pattern writing? Being a sewista I *LOVE LOVE* making these types of things for myself & friends so I rarely purchase them…but I purchase ALOT of patterns & tutes. Sewing is my therapy after a brutal work week!!
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 22nd, 2013 at 1:59 pm
@kelly, Hi Kelly! I have a couple sewing tutorials on my blog, you can find them under the “tutorials/DIY” category :: http://www.gussysews.com/category/tutorial-diy/ :)
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So I just found you on Instagram and I LOVE your stuff do you think you’ll make totes with these patterns?
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 22nd, 2013 at 2:03 pm
@Jill, You’ll have to keep an eye on my blog… ;D
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I wanted to buy a pouch for my receipts (read the idea somewhere last week and loved it). What size do I need? I was thinking medium…
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 22nd, 2013 at 8:10 pm
@Erica, Yes, medium is the perfect size :)
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Southern Gal Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 3:28 am
@Erica, That’s exactly what I’m using mine for now. It’s also a great sunglasses case because I can find the pretty colors in my purse so quickly.
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They are so pretty! Love them! I so enjoy seeing your baby bump updates too! Just precious!
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Hi Gussy ~ Love the new bags! Can you tell me who supplies your fabric tags? I am looking for a good vendor. Thanks!
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so cute! love all the colors & prints together – they are so great looking!
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 23rd, 2013 at 2:26 pm
Thank you!!!! I can’t get enough of them myself ;)
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Love, love, love the new design, basically because I have a love affair with top-stitching. :) I just love the look it gives, this is just another example! So pretty!
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 23rd, 2013 at 2:28 pm
Thanks Nicole ;)
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Maggie, I love these. So torn about which one to order – they’re all so beautiful. Well done!
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Gussy Sews Reply:
January 24th, 2013 at 10:25 am
@Annie Barnett, Awww, thank you Annie! xx
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The new design is fabulous! (Blog and line of products.)
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Great design!! So talented… Amazed…. as always!!
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