Let’s be honest – the Lime Green Sewing room primarily exists so that I can make things I enjoy, and sell them to other people who enjoy them, so that I can fund my ability to continue making things I enjoy.

The things I enjoy are bright, whimsical, functional, and above all UNIQUE. Sure, many of the patterns I use are similar to things you can buy at Target or on Amazon, and for cheaper. But when you buy from me, you’re getting something almost no one else has, and that’s what makes it worth it. You’re picking out an item that speaks to you. You’re finding the bag with exactly the pockets you wanted. You’re finding the booksleeve in the print that fits your bestie’s personality to a T. You’re buying the pouch in just the right size to hold your mom’s stuff so she’s not constantly digging around in her tote for something small.

I do make batches of items, but you’re more likely to see 10 of the same item each in a different print, rather than 10 of the same identical item. You’re probably never going to run into another person carrying exactly the same bag you purchased from me. I also like to use the same fabric for different patterns, so if you’re someone who likes all your stuff to coordinate (hi, it’s me) then it’s easy to build your own set to fit your needs.

Whenever possible, I source my materials from suppliers in the USA. A lot of my fabrics and supplies come from “mom & pop” quilting and supply shops – some purchased locally, others from shops with an online presence. I also purchase fabric from Spoonflower, which prints their fabric in the USA, and the prints are designed by independent artists, including myself. Your purchase isn’t only helping my small business thrive, but many other supply shops and independent artists & designers across the country.

I work primarily with cotton, canvas, vinyl, and cork leather exteriors. I use a mix of cotton and polyester for my interfacings to give the items their needed structure. I use polyester thread to give my seams the strength needed to hold up to years of wear and tear.

We don’t gatekeep here. Obviously, I’d love for you to buy something I’ve made – that’s why I’ve got this little business here. But if you’re a maker and you want to make it yourself, I’m not keeping the pattern a secret. I give credit where credit is due. I like to share behind the scenes of my business on social media so people can see this is really being made by someone here, and not mass produced in a factory overseas. By sharing where I get my things, I’m not only showing you that I support other small businesses, but also that you can support them as well if you’re a maker. A rising tide lifts all ships 🙂

I do not sell children’s items – everything I make to sell is intended for use by individuals 12 years or older. Many of my products may seem safe for children, but I have not gone through the necessary testing to prove they are safe, and so I do not make or market them for children.

I do not use generative AI to stage or alter my product listing images. I do use Adobe Lightroom to edit my images (cropping, adjusting the lighting, trying to make the color on the screen match the color in person), and I sometimes use Canva for quickly creating a graphic. These may be tagged as AI content by some platforms, but I am not intentionally using generative AI. While my writing may be littered with dashes, they’re not em dashes, I wrote all this nonsense myself!