Gooseberry Bush Kidz, (or GBKz as it is affectionately known), was created as a result of my husband buying me a sewing machine for Christmas 2009/10 for "mending ", and then me discovering that I could sew!!
I had made a couple of dresses/skirts for my daughter, which received compliments. This turned into me making a few dresses at rock bottom prices for the play group mums. With their encouragement, GBKz was born.
I create; "boutique toddler clothing for kids found under the gooseberry bush". As a 70's child I like to stick with the retro feel of fabrics and design. I also like to keep the clothing practical, I like to think that it can be worn any time, anywhere. I'd have to say the GBKz signature pinny is my best seller. so..... I keep making it
GBKz was born out of a need for me to "do something". As a SAHM to a 16mth old, as she was then, an Occupational Therapist, B.C., (before child), and a part time student, also BC, I needed something for me. I was battling PND too, so sewing helped me to find a way out of this cloud over my life .
What started out as a hobby turned into a passion and very quickly a small business, which amazingly turned over a small profit in the first year. That in itself was something that I had not even dreamed possible. After all, I didn't even know that I could sew ! Right ?
I have now returned to work as a part-time Occupational Therapist, something that I thought I had lost the passion for, and am now learning all about juggling a business that is a passion and "paid" work.
I currently only sell through Facebook and local markets, however there is a website in the making and coming soon...
So, ladies, please jump over to the Facebook page of Gooseberry Bush Kidz via the link above and have a look at Anna's stunning retro inspired clothing for kids!
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