12/04/2025
HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY, One in Amelian Handmade ๐
A little over 5 years ago, I was so nervous to announce opening my shop I had to make my husband hit the โpostโ button!
I have no idea what in my head made me think it was a good idea- it was 2020. COVID was still insane. Our house was halfway gutted from hurricane Laura while we lived out of two rooms & I hadnโt slept more than 4 hours at a time since my girlypop was born in March. BUT, the Lord put it on my heart and his timing is everything. I had a horrible time going back to work after Amelia. I think I traumatized my boss when she found me crying in a closet ๐คฃ. I loved what I was doing (and still miss it to this day- ABA & children with autism will forever be close to my heart). But I wanted to be with my baby more. And I had a passion for sewing. God knew my path- and called me to it.
I dabbled in sewing as a young teen but never went past pillowcases etc. Then all of our friends began having babies & I taught myself how to sew after I had a hip surgery in 2019, during my recovery. Not long after, I found out I was pregnant (๐
oops) and when I found out Amelia was a girl, I dove in. I think Iโm yet to come up for air. What started as a hobby to get me through a lengthy recovery, has turned into one of the biggest blessings God has ever given me, after my loved ones, of course. It has been a wild ride- running a shop while raising babies is about as unpredictable as it can get. I have sewn orders anytime between 7 am and 3am in the past 5 years. Iโve seen with a baby in my lap & Iโve made order sheets while nursing. Iโve packed orders while in labor & then surprised you all with my beautiful Jacques. But because of each and every one of you supporting me, I have never given up. It hasnโt been easy, but it has been such an amazing time. As of this moment, I have fulfilled 4,775 orders since opening my we bsite in June of 2021 - so I estimate itโs well over 5,000. I have a team of 2-3 seamstresses at any time, and I have the worldโs best customers. OIA is more than a shop, it has given me lasting friendships, an amazing way to help our community, and the freedom to do what is best for my family. I have learned more than I ever thought I could, lost more sleep than I ever thought I could too. But every second has been worth it and I am so incredibly thankful for every single one of you for being here & supporting me. OIA would not be possible without all of you, the never ending support of my amazing husband, the daily inspiration from my beautiful kiddos, my sister and friends who never tire of looking at fabric prints, the one and only Emily who has been with me since 2021- she cuts nearly everything, she sews like thereโs no tomorrow and she never gets tired of my crazy antics, and of course all the help from my wonderful MIL- who is always there to watch the kiddos so I can work.
If I can make one request from YOU today, as a sort of birthday gift- if you have ever purchased from OIA, would you please head over to the reviews tab or Google and leave an honest review. This is the first place people will check when deciding to order or not- and your ratings & reviews help tremendously! Also make sure you are following our instagram page, .
If you ever feel a calling, a pull, or even, like me, a push from God- never be scared to follow the path he has set for you. Taking the leap is so intensely scary- but you have no idea the incredible blessings waiting for you at the other end.
Once again, thank you all for being here & making the last 5 years possible. Here is to the next 5 & all the big plans Iโll drive myself crazy trying to make happen ๐l
