Sunday, January 9, 2011

we're opening for customs and making some changes!




we've been closed for customs for quite some time as i've been stocking the store and working on some really large orders that i've had over the past couple of months. today, i am opening for custom orders! just a few things about customs:

1. this is the last time we will be offering sized diapers on a custom order basis. i am overhauling my site and will from now on only be offering newborn, size 1, size 2 and one size diapers. i will still be offering size small sets through etsy, but beyond that, we will be phasing the sizes out [unless there is a huge outcry for sized diapers]. i'm pretty sure sized covers will always be available, unless we find that there isn't a huge demand for them. then the covers will be the same size as the diapers we offer.

2. i am only opening for customs for two days. i have two large wholesale orders that i have to work on and don't want to take in too much work. that typically leads to unhappy customers. orders will be finished in the order they were received AND paid for. if you place an order and cannot pay until later, that's fine - but paid orders will be worked on first. first come, first served, so please get your orders in soon if you want your diapers soon. tell your friends if you know they want to get a custom spot so they're able to get in. it will be at least a month before i open again. maybe longer.

3. custom orders typically take 3-4 weeks to complete. orders that are received quickly will go out quickly. sometimes in less than a week. lots of time, within the same week if they are smaller orders. if you have a question about where your order falls, please email me.

4. if you're looking for size 1 or size 2 diapers and don't see them on my customs site, it's because they're not there yet. if you want these diapers in any form [fitted/lights out/AIO], i can definitely make them for you. i just haven't had the time to get the buttons made and all the info added to the site. please email me at christine@esbaby.net. and don't worry about the first come, first serve. i will take your email [if you say you can pay immediately after working out details] as an order, and will place it accordingly in the custom order list.

5. one size covers will still be available but gussets will be an additional charge because they are a LOT more work than i had thought they would be.

6. see all those pages of swatches? they won't be there the next time around. swatches will be broken into two categories. the good ones, and the ones that are limited [meaning limited quantities and you'll have to pick a back-up from the regular swatches]. and some of them will be gone completely. so if you see something you love, order it now, for it may not return when the store is done being overhauled.

7. we will be offering a new quick dry all in two, so this is the last time you'll be able to order the current type. if you have quick dry all in twos from previous orders, you will always be able to order those inserts by contacting me directly.


please note:
items that you've seen in my instock etsy store that say "special edition" are just that. there will be no more diapers available in that print or fabric choice as i've used whatever print/fabric i have left in those special edition diapers. i know a lot of people have had a lot of interest in the olive colored newborn diapers on my site. if you want those diapers at that price, please buy them now as there will not be any available in the foreseeable future.

esbasic diapers will always be a white knit outer with your choice of color for snaps and serging. organic esbasic diaper sets will always be a layer of hemp/organic sherpa with a mix soaker with your choice of color for snaps and serging.

if you want something with a print, you will need to order the regular esfitted diapers. what's the difference between esbasics and esfitteds? esbasic diapers come with a white knit outer, sherpa inner and are topped with velour. the soaker is sewn together, 3 layers of sherpa and is not topped with velour and is not a quick dry soaker. esfitteds come with a print of your choice. they have a sherpa inner and are topped with velour. the soaker is quick-dry, meaning it is sewn down the middle and flaps open for super fast drying times. it is also topped with soft velour.

i think that's all i have to cover! any questions, please email me. thanks everyone!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

a note about upcycled/recycled wool cloth diaper covers

recently i decided to make a bunch of upcycled wool cloth diaper covers. usually it comes from the fact that i pull a 100% wool sweater out of the dryer [that hopefully doesn't belong to me] and realize, "well, at least i can make something useful from it." that's exactly how it happened this time. i accidentally shrunk one of my boyfriend's beautiful grey striped j. crew merino wool sweaters. so i took a trip to the salvation army and look for other wool sweaters. i typically look for ones that are past the point of anyone purchasing for being worn: ones with holes in them, ones that have already been felted, etc. i try to find ones with neat designs on them, and always look for the softest wool possible.

i've added doublers to most of these wool soakers, which allow you to customize absorbency/protection. they're perfect for nap time and night time, and when you're using them during the day, you can leave them out. there aren't any snaps, so you're able to position them exactly where you want them.












speaking of upcycled: there's a really cute fitted diaper up for sale right now as well. it's made from an octopus print on navy blue. it's knit, and very stretchy. it's a regular side snapping fitted, serged in red, finished in red snaps. made from cotton sherpa and cotton velour. it's probably one of my favorite fitted diapers that i have listed right now. size medium.





last but not least - i've listed a second. it's a one size fitted cloth diaper with two small holes on the front. theyve been stitched up so they won't fray at all. this diaper will work perfectly fine and it's only $8!



oh, and don't forget: all wet/dry bags are 30% off right now! no coupon code to enter. all of the prices have been adjusted on etsy. there are some great medium and small bags up for grabs. they're perfect utility bags. not just for cloth diapering, but great laundry bags, play date bags, etc.

Friday, October 22, 2010

this is exciting.






on monday 10/25, i'll be stocking etsy with two totally brand new products. i really wanted to start stocking some print all in ones in the store, and to prevent wicking, the best ones to use are quick dry all in ones [QDAIO]. also, i wanted them to be newborn size. well, the only problem with newborn diapers is that babies grow out of them so quickly! so i developed a 2 size diapering system for quick dry all in ones [we'll see how it does and if i make other style diapers in this way]. pictured below is a newborn QDAIO snapped down for the NB size. the next photo is the size 1 diaper snapped up into the small position. it has a nice long rise, is trim between the legs and the soaker shape has been changed to reduce bulk.

i will also be making these in a size 2, which will be a medium/trim long. pictures will follow soon.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

upcycled and newborn fitted diapers stocked!












hi everyone! just stocked some really cute newborn fitteds [these are esbasics, thus the reduced price] and some great upcycled diapers. check them out! also, i will very likely be moving everything over to hyena cart as to get the word out a little more. hope you're all enjoying the new things being stocked. i plan on getting some more things up in the very near future. some non-fitted diapers. probably some AIOs. keep an eye out here and please sign up for my newsletter at the bottom of my storefront page.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

first set of esbasic organics stocked!







hello everyone! i just stocked etsy with the first set of small organic esbasic sets. the next two sets will be boy and girl colors and are pretty much finished. i just have to take pictures and get them up. should be within the next day or so. any organic diaper comes with a black size tag, so when they're purchased, you'll know it's an all organic diaper. this will help those of you who re-sell your diapers.

i've also stocked a bunch of medium long diapers with awesome prints. they're mostly all organic, and have been reduced from the regular retail price. the reson i chose to make medium longs is because they're likely the diaper that will last longest when it comes to sized diapers. when unstretched they fit like a medium, and will fit all the way up to a large [rise-wise]. and as with most of my diapers, the wings are long enough to last through every size.

lastly, i'm currently closed for customs as i'm working on stocking the store with more products. i will, however, take large custom orders [meaning six items or more]. so feel free to contact me through email if you have a special request. be aware, though, that i am working on some larger side orders now, so there will be a time frame for each order, which i can give you should you decide to place one.

thanks!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

bag posted on etsy



remember when i posted about making a bag that could possibly be the most hideous bag imaginable? well, it's finally posted on etsy. yes, it's big. is it ugly? not sure. i think i might love it a little.

in other news, i'm still closed for customs and about to stock some esorganic sets. if you're interested in placing large orders, i will likely take those, but at this time i'm focusing on getting the store all stocked up.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

closed for customs & stocking #1 {the common touch}

hi all!

i'm working on finishing up a couple of customs orders, then taking a "break" to work on stocking my etsy store. i'd really like it fill it up with a wide range of products, sizes, fabrics, etc. maybe some specialty items like fall clothing/diaper sets, bags and things of that nature. each stocking will be announced on twitter and facebook. but for those of you who are subscribed to my newsletter, not only will you be the first to know when i stock, there will also ALWAYS be a discount code of some sort with each newsletter. so please be sure to be sign up at the bottom of my shop page.

each stocking will be numbered and named. mostly because i like naming things. i will be updating this blog regularly. at least once a week, if not more. i'm even putting it on my ical right now, so i don't forget. i'd like to get a great range of products out there, so you guys can try things you haven't tried before without the wait for customs.

i stocked a few things yesterday, though the newsletter for this stocking will come out monday, when people are back to work and back to their computers. these items have been stocked and are in the etsy store.







i'll also be offering large custom orders in these stockings. typically for sets of diapers of 10 or more. that way people who really want to stock up, can "buy" a slot and be assured they'll get exactly what they want of the amount of diapers, etc, that they want.

if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!