We're having a HUGE summer sale/clearance at Totsy! Totsy is one of those sites where they bring deals to subscribers. They focus on products for children and for mom's. Very similar to Zulily (a more commonly known site). I am so thrilled to be able to offer such huge deals to my readers. Everything is nearly 50% off! And includes many of our summer shortall styles (broken sizes), some long overall prints from last season, and even an unreleased print!

Qty and sizing is super limited so be quick if you want to take advantage of this deal! :)

Here is the link: http://www.totsy.com/sale/overall-baby

So for those who have been following my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/OverallBaby), you know that this past weekend was the first ever Brooklyn Baby Expo! (more info here: http://www.achildgrows.com/expo/)

The event hosted seminar's, demo's, mommy and baby pampering's, huge giveaways (we're talking free strollers here) and shopping opportunities with the best products for mommy and baby. We had a table at the event and had the opportunity to meet with so many awesome people - mommie's and industry people. 

We were busy manning our table but from what I hear, the event was a huge hit with mom's, dad's and kids. Parents from all over NY came with children in tow. 

Alethea Cheng, a baby photographer, architect, interior designer and of course Mom shares a wonderful entry on her blog about her experience at the event. You can read about her experience here - http://nestingnyc.com/blog/2011/3/14/brooklyn-baby-expo.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=314. She also has some kind words to share about her overalls!

Thoroughly looking forward to next year's event!

So, I've had a few readers mention how they want to learn to sew. I think its a super useful skill to have and its surprisingly super easy to learn. Its even more useful to know how to sew in this economy. And especially more useful if you have children. All you need is a reliable sewing machine which can be purchased for as cheap as $150. You can even buy used one's for cheaper. Now, you may think $150 is a lot of money. Personally, I think paying $20 to hem one pants is a hell of a lot more money. For the cost of hemming a closet full of pants, you can buy a sewing machine. And did I mention sewing is super easy? It is. Once you've got the basics down, you can pretty much be on your way to sewing all sorts of things, from houseware items like pillows and blankets to accessories like bags and headbands. Even clothing is not too difficult to sew. All you need is a good pattern and an understanding of the fundamentals. With kids clothing, its even easier because most cuts of children clothes are simple shapes. I see blogs with mother's that make dresses and other fun items for their kids using old pillow covers. 

So if you're interested in learning to sew, there's a great little school that I can recommend. They are in the city across the street from Macy's. The classes are small and the lead instructor/owner Gregory makes learning to sew super fun. I met a great bunch of ladies during my days there, and on the last day, we had a small party, which involved of course, sewing AND wine/cheese and other goodies. Here's some info on them below:

http://www.sewfastseweasy.com/index.html

If you're like me, you're probably doing all your christmas shopping last minute!

There will be a huge holiday shopping event in Park Slope Brooklyn, for tons of handmade items. Its this weekend so if you are in the area, feel free to stop by! I hear its going to be a pretty big event with lots of sponsors!

SEE VENDOR PAGE FOR ALL UPDATES, including our first time ever POSTCARD DISCOUNTS!!
 
This holiday we're at 2 new venues!
Brooklyn Craft Central 
HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET III
  SATURDAY & SUNDAY   DEC. 18 AND 19, 2010
Sat. 11 - 5    Sun. 11 - 6
Venues: Littlefield Performance Space  
AND  Textile Arts Center
2 great spaces, 5 minutes from eachother and from the subway in Park Slope, EASY! 
A stones throw from the R train at Union Street:

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Sponsors: Yelp.com, Brooklyn Creative League, Markets of New York City,Overflow Magazine, Sixpoint Craft Ales, Park Slope Reader, Brooklyn Bread
poster by Nate Duval  click to see it large! 

PS 321 Craft Fair - Saturday, December 4

P.S. 321 (Park Slope) - 180 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Each year the first floor of P.S. 321 is transformed into a magnificent Holiday Crafts Fair. Over 90 vendors participate selling their unique wares. Additionally, the PTA sells food and runs a kid's arts & crafts area. Last year the event raised over $16,000 for the school.

Holiday Handmade Calvacade - Sunday, December 5

   

OpenHouse Gallery (NOLITA) - 201 Mulberry Street, New York, NY

Come join modern day elves, The {NewNew}, as they share handmade goods at the Third Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, Sunday December 5th, from 11am – 8pm at the Openhouse Gallery at 201 Mulberry Street in NoLita, NYC. The event will include forty designers featuring one-of-a-kind handmade items such as clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath and body treasures, toys, and housewares. For nine hours, the Gallery will be transformed into a holiday shopping wonderland. The event will also host winter-themed crafting demonstrations.

Admission to this indie shopping event is free. First 200 guests will receive a free gift bag filled with wonderful treasures donated by The {NewNew} and the event sponsors. Sponsors include Starting Artists, Knitty City, Lion Brand Yarn and the Hester Street Fair.

For more information on this exciting holiday event, visit www.handmadecavalcade.com.

The (Makers) Market - Saturday & Sunday, December 11-12, 18-19

The (Makers) Market at The Old American Can Factory (Park Slope) - 232 Third Street, Brooklyn, NY

The (Makers) Market will host a Holiday Market on two 2-day weekends featuring products of any materials on Sat & Sun 12/11-12/12/10. The Parks Slope Farmers Market will join The (Makers) Market on Sunday 12/12/10.

For a full list of vendors, please visit - http://www.xoprojects.com/market/temp_meet_maker.html

Find Overall Baby at the market on December 11 & 12.

The Legendary Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday Market - Saturday & Sunday, December 18-19

1 Market, 2 Venues (Park Slope, Brooklyn), 1 Weekend - HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE!

Venues: Littlefield Art & Performance Space (622 Degraw Street) AND Textile Arts Center (505 Carroll Street)

2 great spaces, 5 minutes from each other and from the subway in Park Slope, EASY! 

Crafts, Food, Drinks, DJ, All your shopping done in one fell swoop...
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Sponsors: Yelp.com, Brooklyn Creative League, Markets of New York City, Overflow Magazine, Sixpoint Craft Ales

For a full list of vendors - http://www.bkcraftcentral.com/vendors.html

For more information - http://www.bkcraftcentral.com/

Come find Overall Baby at the Littlefield Art & Performance space. We will be situated towards the entrance across from the bar.

Big Social Holiday Market, December 17-23

OpenHouse Gallery (NOLITA) - 201 Mulberry Street, New York, NY

The famous Hester Street fair in Chinatown is closed for winter but has relocated to an indoor market for the holiday's! Organized by The Big Social (http://www.hesterstreetfair.com/about-2/) and Suchin Park (MTV News Correspondent), the market will feature 30+ vendors every day from December 17th-23rd.

Come for unique one of a kind gifts - artisan made or carefully collected. Plus get a bite to eat at the food court serving hot holiday food.

Come find Overall Baby at the fair on Wednesday, December 22. Perfect date to pick up last minute holiday gifts!

Other mentionable fairs:

Bust Craftacular

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Union Square Holiday Market

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