My little shop

My sister and I have a little shop, originally it was just me, doing some craft and one of the ladies at work said I should start selling them. And that's were it started all small and just selling things through ebay slowly. Now as I dig deeper in to the world of selling online the more I have learned. I have recently opened a Etsy store and with that comes a lot easier way of selling. 

For me it's nice to share my creations with the world and seeing people happy. 

From hair bows to roses, alone with baby bibs and brooches. Small things to start and the more we sell the more we make. 

Most of the rings are under $15 only some which take more time then the small things that's why that are a bit more expensive. 

Still learning, from what sellings to how to sell it.

Check out my store and tell me what you think https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingMissRosey

Accepting your self

The day you accept yourself for who and what you are, you will be a much better person. I am not just talking about accepting yourself as moody, but more so about yourself as a person in society and where you belong in it.

That's the main thing isn't it, accepting that your place in society is totally different to that of your friends, sisters or partners.

Me for example I have struggled all my life with being over weight and not looking the same as my childhood friend who was a Aussie size 8, compared to my 14. Yeah I starved myself and got down to a 10 but as soon as I realized who I was I started eating again and it just went straight back on and more. But for once in my life I am happy with what size I am because I am a happy person. I am not trying to fit in to the stereotypical image of what is "cool" I am being me. The big boob, big ass kind of girl with a classic hour glass figure, and if people don't like that then don't look at me. 

As a child I always had doctors at me saying I was fat and need to not eat as much at the age of 12 I went to a dietitian and I was only 8kg over the top weight for someone my height, even though I am short.

But here's the thing, I come from a lng family history of big people, we all love or food, I am not talking about the fatty foods, I am talking about the pastas, salads, roast dinner, deserts. 

I changed doctors and he simply put it it's in your genes to be this big, you can either work really hard and try and get some off or you can accept it and just eat healthy like you are. I have nothing wrong with cholesterol, sugar or thyroid, I am just a normal voluptuous lady. 

This summer was the first time I accept who I am, I looked at all these people on the beach and decided what the hell, yes my legs are not the perfectly toned legs of the beach peope, my I am me and if you don't like my legs then don't look at me. That was the first time since I was very young that I didn't were board shorts to hide my fat legs away I worn a one piece and was proud of it! 

You should be proud of who you are, no matter what anyone says. Because it is only your opinion of yourself. 

Miss Rosey Sweet x

From eBay to Etsy

As many people are looking to make a few extra dollars on top of the usually weekly pay, and who doesn't love shopping online. But what site do you use how can your sight reach more people?
I began on eBay, believing that with the wide availability of eBay it would reach a wider audience. However with eBay I found that with the such wide audience available and the great import of cheap mass production items, by handmade limited addition items go lost in the search.
With this in mind I have start the switch to Etsy, a online selling site that only sells handmade items. I have loved Etsy for a long time and opening a store in Etsy was a lot easier, cheaper and more editing options then that of Ebay.
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/SewingMissRosey
http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/thesewingmissrosey

Outfit Post

So who doesn't love a post about outfits? I sure do and as I view more and more outfits that are now available in a vintage theme, I am wishing I had more money to spend on clothes. However like most of people that are not going to happen until I become a teacher. In the spirit of cheap shopping I will share my cheap finds that look a million bucks.

Firstly always look around, just because you see something in a store doesn’t mean that you cant find a simple cheaper thing somewhere else or even online. I love online shopping it definitely is one of my favorite past times. Vintage skirts are hard to find especially when you don’t have that much money to spend $50 or more on a skirt like Hell Bunny (which I still love). As an adventure in to the world of circle skirts I ordered this skirt from china through Ebay, for only $22.74. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251704420700 I double checked the size as you could imagine some sizes are not the same in all countries. I received the skirt and was over the moon with it!

In this photo I have a petticoat underneath which I also bought online always http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/27-Retro-50s-Vintage-Petticoat-Underskirt-Swing-Fancy-Net-Skirt-Rockabilly-Tutu-/181572910198 for $17.98 pretty cheap and as a starter in to the world of vintage is a good start.

In terms of tops, I raid the local stores for tops that could easily go with other vintage items. You will be very surprised with what you will find in stores like Target, Kmart or even shops like Katies.

Compared to what you will pay for proper Vintage clothes, you’re looking at over $200 for top, skirt and petticoat. I think it’s a good compromise for the girl on the tight budget.

What finds have you found? Any bargains? Online or in-store? I would love to hear.

New Beginnings

New year starts a new beginnings of something good. I personally wanted to start a blog, not just about my life and how I go through the day to day struggles but also on the things I find. 

So a little about me to start with...

I am a 23 year old women working part time at a liquor store and also studying a Bachelors degree, a double major in English and Ancient History. Next year I am planning to do my Masters in Secondary Teaching (so excited). I live with my Partner in Australia with our two babies (dogs) a Pug called Daisey May and a Kelpie called Keith. 

I run a small store called Sewing Miss Rosey with my sister, we sell online and soon to have a shop front. Selling mainly hair accessories along with other handmade items.

I am in love with vintage and retro things mainly the 50's and early 60's, all things from house decorations to makeup style. 

This blog will hopefully be my creative outlet for writing as well as sharing my simple finds and creations. 

Miss Rosey Sweet x🌹