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Handmade By Holly
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Handmade by Holly started out as a little hobby alongside my part time fashion retail job in the summer of 2016. I'd started doing some crafting in preparation for my wedding and I found myself falling further and further in love with sewing. With the encouragement from my lovely friend who had set up a business on Instagram I decided to launch a sewing page selling little animal keyrings.
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Scoliosis during my first year at University back in 2010. My health has unfortunately deteriorated since then and I had to leave my job at the end of 2016. Handmade by Holly has been the biggest silver lining for me though, and after experimenting with a variety of products, including hand sewn keyrings, decoupage spoons and photo frames, and textile wall art, I feel like I've really found my 'place' with my teddy bears and hanging hearts.
I wanted to make memory bears for a very long time before I finally found the confidence to have a go at making them. I spent 2 weeks making 13 practice attempts whilst I trialled different patterns/sewing techniques/sizes etc, and I feel very proud with the design I have ended up with. I designed my bears so that they will sit nicely on a shelf or bookcase as a precious keepsake (although beary hugs are always very welcome too!) and I make each part of the teddy separately so that I can include several different items of special clothing per bear.
I still find it hard to believe that I've managed to set up this little business - my life got turned upside down fresh prince of bell air style when I became unwell at University, and my life plan had to change a fair bit. To feel like I've achieved something and to have found something that enables me to work from home without making myself poorly, whilst chatting to lovely people along the way, honestly makes my heart burst ♡
'It's a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together'
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Scoliosis during my first year at University back in 2010. My health has unfortunately deteriorated since then and I had to leave my job at the end of 2016. Handmade by Holly has been the biggest silver lining for me though, and after experimenting with a variety of products, including hand sewn keyrings, decoupage spoons and photo frames, and textile wall art, I feel like I've really found my 'place' with my teddy bears and hanging hearts.
I wanted to make memory bears for a very long time before I finally found the confidence to have a go at making them. I spent 2 weeks making 13 practice attempts whilst I trialled different patterns/sewing techniques/sizes etc, and I feel very proud with the design I have ended up with. I designed my bears so that they will sit nicely on a shelf or bookcase as a precious keepsake (although beary hugs are always very welcome too!) and I make each part of the teddy separately so that I can include several different items of special clothing per bear.
I still find it hard to believe that I've managed to set up this little business - my life got turned upside down fresh prince of bell air style when I became unwell at University, and my life plan had to change a fair bit. To feel like I've achieved something and to have found something that enables me to work from home without making myself poorly, whilst chatting to lovely people along the way, honestly makes my heart burst ♡
'It's a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together'
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Monday10:00AM - 5:00PMTuesday10:00AM - 5:00PMWednesday10:00AM - 5:00PMThursday10:00AM - 5:00PMFriday10:00AM - 5:00PM
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3 recommendations and reviews from 2 people
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Referral from
February 13, 2018
Victoria O. asked:Wanted: Someone who can make a cushion or cover from clothes for a remembrance gift?Kristina L. replied:Handmadebyhollyshop.com x
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Referral from
August 11, 2017
Hike P. asked:#HIKERNEEDS Hi could you post for me please. I would like to find someone who makes memory bears or pillows from clothing of a loved one? ThanksLaura G. replied:https://www.facebook.com/1332917276722543 Handmade By Holly is amazing! x
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April 6, 2017
Hike P. asked:Have you bought from a business that you would like to recommend to others? Please comment below and don't forget to tag your own page as well as theirs ;-) *Joy * #htlmpLaura G. replied:My group :) Feel free to join, to keep up to date with my cards I make. https://www.facebook.com/groups/handmadecardsbylaurag , I recommend https://www.facebook.com/1332917276722543 Handmade By Holly :) x
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