I started sewing when I was in high school, my mum always made my dresses back then, and every time there were new styles or some relatives going to get married, I always wanted my mum to make me a new dress. I've got heaps of dresses in my wardrobe back in Indonesia :)
I am now married and live in New Zealand, I am a mother of 2 boys, they are not little anymore, they are teenagers, when they were young I tried to make some simple stuff for them, like making them cot blanket, cushion covers, shorts, even busy book. My mum was saying such a shame I don't have a daughter otherwise she would be the best dressed little girl in town as my husband's nana was saying as well.
I started to make some cot blankets as gifts and mostly I've given them away, my friends told me to try to sell them, so I did, I had a stall at Ohope craft market for a few years. I had ups and downs but I am mostly happy to see people love my creativity and stopped by to have a chat.
My husband's business starting to bloom so I had to stop going to the market, I don't really have much spare time anymore, but some people still want to order from me, and I am happily making them.
Check out my facebook page to see some of my creations. https://www.facebook.com/HandmadebyRini/