missed it at DDM? find it on etsy!

missed me at Design District Market last saturday? don't fret! most of my items are now listed on yomono.etsy.com! here's just a taste of what you'll find:

organic cotton combo bags - $55

organic cotton x-body bags - $35

 

organic cotton fingerless gloves - $20

new custom corset listing on etsy!

check out my latest etsy listing for this 10-inch underbust corset in spring green organic cotton sateen! custom made to your size and always handmade in dallas, tx!

yomono.etsy.com   -   photo x studio rocket science

 

 

yomono is back!

wow, it's been a while, huh?

so after the whirlwind first quarter with 2 amazing runway shows, and a short break thereafter, i'm back in the saddle!

i have a lookbook in works with the talented folks at studio ROCKET SCIENCE and, not to brag, but guys & gals, it's going to slap you in the face with awesomeness. look for it here in the coming weeks!

also look for bag and accessory restocks at Indie Genius, which are coming soon. AND i'll get my fw13 garb up on etsy for custom orders shortly, so watch for that, too.

see you soon....

new listings on etsy!!!

a 6 pack of striped fingerless gloves? yup. at a 20% volume discount? indeed. check it out: https://www.etsy.com/listing/115340920/6-pairs-striped-fingerless-gloves-capri

just want 1 pair? i got that, too: https://www.etsy.com/listing/115337308/striped-fingerless-gloves-capri-blue?ref=v1_other_2

corset listings on etsy...

i've got several more custom corset and dress listings coming up on etsy...keep an eye out for new lovelies!

holiday crafting adventures - part I

if you're like me (and untold numbers of other local handmade business owners), you've got quite a bit on your plate in the next 2 weeks. so how do you keep it all straight without ending up dry heaving into a paper bag in the fetal position? well, i swear by list-making. i have a limited number of hours per week to run my business, as i still work a 9-to-5 day job to pay for boring stuff like rent and food. planning out my time is critical so, for starters, let me impart to you my personal to-do list:

+ sew for Gift Fest encore trunk show at ArtisArt
+ buy craft supplies for xmas gifts
+ assemble & wrap gifts
+ determine fabric needs for best-sellers
+ sew restocks for my booth at IndieGenius
+ print business cards (yes, i print my own)
+ restocks for IndieGenius
+ new photos for etsy listings



it's only overwhelming if you let it be. since i started writing this post, i've already accomplished one thing on my list, which i've marked through. the biggest mistake that i've learned from has been overbuying of materials whose end product doesn't sell as well as i expect. it's not hard to figure it out, it just takes time (or at least it did for me). so now before i purchase any expensive organic fabrics, i very carefully consider supply cost versus sales history. i've been lucky enough to find a product that sells well for me, so i am pretty confident in restocking that particular fabric. judging by my sales at my booth and a recent trunk show, i know what to expect this holiday shopping season.

so first on my list is sewing product for an encore trunk show at ArtisArt. the first show was on the 4th, and we did so well that they invited me back for a second show! (lucky you, shoppers, because the weather was wet and dreary that weekend, and i'm sure a lot of you stayed home because of it.) i've got 3 days left to sew a dozen gloves and 6-8 purses, so i've planned out my time accordingly. tonight i'm sewing exclusively gloves, tomorrow i'm finishing them, and friday night i'll work into the wee hours finishing all the purses i've cut. did i mention saturday morning i have a shift at IndieGenius immediately before the show? so if you see me tagging purses behind the counter, you know what's up. ;)

updates to come as i work down my list... trust me, if i can do it, you can do it.

saturday, december 17  |  2-5pm  |  ArtisArt on henderson

cyber monday sale!

make sure to check out my etsy store for cyber monday deals! the best deal is on my made-to-order corsets, which are 20% off so original price was $200, down to $140!!

custom corsets on etsy

new custom corset listings on etsy! organic undyed / sustainably dyed cotton over sturdy steel boning...these are quality corsets made custom to your measurements. i also take completely custom orders, so if you have that perfect corset in mind and want to manifest it into real life, just drop me a line at yomono.fashion@gmail.com! typical turnaround is 3-4 weeks. add 2 weeks for muslin service (i send you a prototype to ensure proper fit).