{"id":18720,"date":"2021-09-22T04:02:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T04:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=18720"},"modified":"2021-10-04T02:17:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T02:17:21","slug":"highlighting-a-wonderful-keepsake-business-designs-by-jasmin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/highlighting-a-wonderful-keepsake-business-designs-by-jasmin\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlighting a wonderful keepsake business ~ Designs by Jasmin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you want to buy a unique soft toy?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you’re looking for a custom toy – why don’t you take a look at our featured home sewing businesses? We are highlighting toy-makers <\/span>who sew F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S Funky Friends toys AND who support the independent designer community<\/strong><\/span><\/a> by giving pattern credits on their websites and social media posts!\u00a0 \ud83d\udc97<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Today we are highlighting…<\/span><\/p>\n

Jasmin Hutchison<\/strong> and her business ~><\/span><\/p>\n

Designs by Jasmin<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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One of the first Funky Friends toy patterns that I saw Jasmin sew was this really cute keepsake version of my Digger & Dixie Dachshund Pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. You can see the care Jasmin takes when making her customer’s keepsakes and the attention to detail too!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Look at the way Jasmin\u00a0 has postioned the kitty embroidery
\n<\/span>on the Dachshund’s foot! \"\ud83d\udc97\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Dachshund<\/p>\n

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Let’s find out a little more!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Can you tell us a little about yourself?<\/span><\/h2>\n

I live in Fife, Scotland, I’m a Mum of 2 girls. I’ve been sewing for over 10 years and making keepsakes for over 6 years now. I love pineapples and anything paranormal and true-crime related. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jasmin makes doorstops <\/strong>
\nfrom my Pineapple Pattern<\/span><\/a><\/strong>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Pineapple
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How did your Keepsake business come to be?<\/span><\/h2>\n

I studied Fashion Design and Fashion Business at university and designed a few clothing ranges but life took a turn when I started sewing gifts for my friends’ babies, about 6 years ago, which developed into my Keepsake Business! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I love Jasmin’s super cute keepsake
\nversion of the <\/span><\/span>Patch Cat Pattern<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Patch<\/p>\n

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And this sweet <\/span>Trixie Triceratops<\/span><\/span><\/a> Keepsake!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Trixie<\/p>\n

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What do you love the most about your keepsake business?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although I absolutely love sewing keepsakes from baby clothes sewing memory keepsakes (in memory of a lost loved-one) have a special place in my heart because they mean so much to the customer and their family. Although it won\u2019t stop their grieving, it can give a moment of happiness and something to hold when you\u2019re missing your loved one. A customer came to me with the request to make a bear but all she had was a naval patch that belonged to her dad. The customer picked the fabric herself so it would match the colours of the patch. I love the way the patch fits perfectly on the tummy of Melody Memory Bear<\/span><\/strong><\/a> . I think it looks great.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tartan<\/p>\n

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What is the most special keepsake you’ve made?<\/span><\/h2>\n

This mini version of the Keep Me Keepsake Bear Pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/a> was made from a single baby grow that sadly didn\u2019t get to be worn . I am so thankful and grateful that I am trusted to turn these irreplaceable items into special\u00a0keepsakes. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What customized items do you offer?<\/span><\/h2>\n

I also create School Uniform Bears<\/strong>. This cute version of Melody Memory Bear<\/span><\/strong><\/a> was made from items of school uniform. I <\/span>included the school tie and a shirt that is full of good luck messages for the school leaver.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Melody<\/p>\n

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I also make bespoke Patchwork Memory Cushions<\/strong> which are a wonderful way to remember a lost pet.
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\"Bespoke<\/p>\n

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I sew Shirt Cushions <\/strong>too. This one was made from a football polo shirt but they can be made from any top – from a football shirt to a dressing gown. They are a great way to keep the shape of the shirt but transform it into something you can snuggle into!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jasmin also makes Birth Weight Bears!<\/span><\/h2>\n

I love making Birth Weight Bears because they’re so much more sentimental and quite surreal to hold. I put weights in the tummy so the weight isn\u2019t distributed evenly as if it was a baby you\u2019re holding so it can feel a bit heavier. This Melody Memory Bear<\/strong><\/span> sewn as a weighted bear was made for a special little boy using his first baby grows and baby outfits and if I\u2019m honest I think this is the best bear I\u2019ve done I just love how it turned out!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Melody<\/p>\n

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As you can tell – I highly recommend Jasmin!!!<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you want to buy a Memory Bear or custom Soft Toy –<\/span> please visit the Designs by Jasmin business page<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (if you can’t see yourself using my toy patterns<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to sew your OWN soft toy!) … and she can sew a Funky Friend for you!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Do you want us to feature
\nthe Funky Friends toys you sell?<\/span><\/h2>\n

This Q&A series is my way of saying THANK YOU to Funky Friends Factory fans who not only sew fabulous Funky Friends toys to sell, but ALSO support the independent designer community<\/strong><\/span><\/a> by giving pattern credits on their websites and social media posts!\u00a0 If you t<\/span>ag your social media posts with #funkyfriendsfactory<\/strong>\u00a0 – we can find your posts… and who knows, maybe our next featured Super Softie Seller could be be YOU!!!!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"hashtag_funkyfriendsfactory\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I can’t wait to see YOUR Funky Friends toys for sale!<\/span><\/h2>\n


\"Pauline\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Till next time,<\/span>
\nHappy sewing,<\/span><\/p>\n

Pauline<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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