I think the #1 thing that causes customer/guest dissatisfaction is confusion. People hate feeling foolish and bumbling around like *confused John Travolta* in a public space. I know I do. Signs, info, contact; it all needs to be OVER done, if anything
Same. When something runs well, I can just participate and stay in my role. (Shoutout to AwesomeCon the year I volunteered there!) But if not, work brain takes over. 🤦🏻♀️
The lack of communication would kill meeeeee. You handled this with such Grace. I hope this event grows and becomes more magical and listens to the critique they’re getting!
I went to the Singapore GP this month and bought my ticket a year in advance and I can't think of a single month we didn't get a "Hey, we're excited to see you, here's what's happening " email with more info coming more often closer to the event. I like having my hand held at these things
I don't like too many pre event emails.. but I would have felt absolute WAVES of anxiety that I had the date wrong and everyone knew except me, and I had wasted money on hotel and flights etc, if I did not get at least an email maybe within the week before the event
it's kinda sad how expensive conventions are now T^T As someone who's been going to conventions since 2007, ya this wasn't ran well. They needed more volunteers and more communications/ checkers to make sure everything runs smoothly exceptionally for that price.
As a retired event planner... (internal screaming). Sigh. Pipe and drape??? In a cavernous hall??? Excellent hall. Oh what I could do with a hall that size! But set up and dressing the hall properly is paramount to having the space feel like an intentional, purposeful space with some continuity with each area. Otherwise its just a bunch of random areas without any connection to any theme. I'm retired. It's not my problem. It's hard to turn it off though. 26 dollars for a meal is an excellent price. But I didn't see any breaks or water stations and it's hot in such places. Clients don't order trash receptacles... that part of inhouse planning. It's like putting out tables without any chairs. I'M RETIRED. It's not my job anymore. Sigh. Its really hard to turn it off.
THANK YOU for mentioning the Facebook thing. Really events should be using a multi-channel approach to social media. There's this assumption that "everyone is on Facebook" that just isn't true anymore. I haven't been on there since 2008! So it may seem like "everyone is on Facebook", but that's because the people who aren't just give up on events which assume that.
People-ing is hard. You're not the only one. It seems to be a post pandemic thing. And... DUDE... you stage managed the flippin' Macy's Parade?! Madam, I bow. Fair and balanced assessment of the event. Sounds like they're in that early stage of growing - they need an office and a staff. I hope they take your advice. It sounds like a good event that has So much potential to grow into something really special. Bunches of years back I worked the local Jazz Festival. Event planning is a roller-coaster so cheers to the organizers. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
@@StephanieCanada I remain in my bow - you were part of the team that floated large creatures down the street of a major road in NYC. I believe the kids would still refer to that as Epic... they were lucky to have you...
Never gone to a sewing con, but do go to anime cons & steampunk cons - things like that. Those three day events run 24 hours. Lots of free stuff to do if not attending a course. Panels, oh goodness sewing panels could be fun. "different reasons to sew today", "crafts or outfits", "make it and wear it in a day". More? - free crafts, little tea parties on off times, multiple fashion shows, lots of things could fit into the down times or just run periodically throughout. Heck, a mini-cotillion (dance and show off your frocks & gloves! ). Those folks have a wealth of fun to expand into.
Excellent feedback for the event organisers and for future attendees. Re Facebook, not everyone is actually on social media either. Communication should be across multiple platforms. And I want to say thank you for not expecting your dietary needs to be catered for and accepting your responsibility with grace. With Gluten-free experience, I consider the sense of entitlement that exists today regarding providing for individual needs has gone bonkers.
I think there is some room for accommodations for more broad spectrum needs (like GF) but mine are so eccentric I don’t expect anyone to be able to handle it.
I went to Sew Magical in Tennessee for the first time this year. I was very intimidated and didn't fully understand how it works, but I agree with some of the signage and organization issues (and I was actively on the FB page). I only went to the vendor hall (no classes). I think some of the things you found issue with should be blamed on Gaylord; in Tenn, the classes were in real rooms, not a sub-divided hall, and I don't recall there being an issue with trashcans missing, but parking and finding the right location at Gaylors properties is always a nightmare. I have been to other sewing conferences and they tend to be SUPER quilting heavy, so for me, Sew Magical is a welcome respite from a room full of old ladies and quilt cotton at $13/yd. Also, bag making *needs* its own conference because some of the supplies are super specific and not easily found online. It is truly a haven for things like waterproof canvas, seam tape, zipper pulls, zippers by the yard, jelly vinyl, and I found the vendors to patiently answer my questions about what materials work best and what some supplies I'd never seen before are for. Anyway, I'm sorry you were a bit disappointed, but I'm glad you shared your experiences of the classes, it definitely made me want to try attending some classes next year!
As a person who knows someone who ran an event at the Gaylord Texan, I can tell you that they charge huge amounts of money for EVERY NITPICKING THING and they maybe could not afford or didn’t allocate enough money for the expensive trash cans! 😅😂. One club that participated in said event at the Texan had paid $700 of unexpected charges for table and chair rentals, electrical access and extension cords, etc. etc. In other words, read the fine print if considering doing anything at the Gaylord chain of event centers. 😂😂😂
I was impressed with your analysis. I haven't sewn in decades, but subscribed because I enjoy your humor (and love vintage style). I would half expect something called Sew Magical to have SEVERAL cosplay classes. Also, vintage and perhaps formal wear classes. Alterations classes are something that intimidates people and could be a multiple course offering. Pattern drafting. A class to translate PDFs to real patterns. Demonstrations of different methods of making bias strips with small amounts of fabric. All with handouts. Vendors who actually are demonstrating products are always a fun attraction. Chairs should be available around the peripheral along with the trash bins. Bottled water with the event name would be welcome too. I was impressed with your glove so far...the thumb looked great!
As Stephanie mentioned at the beginning, Sew Magicial is geared specifically to Bag Making. All sorts of bags from wallets, zippered wristlet pouches, regular handbags, backpacks, travel & makeup bags to sling bags. It's about the various fabrics like regular cotton, waterproof canvas, waxed canvas (with many doing tutorials on the process), various vinyls, leather of course. But it also includes the hardware, zippers & magnetic & regular snaps. Let me not mention Interfacing & Stabilizers cause that too is a whole ball of wax 😂 There are lessons are creating/drafting PDF patterns, printing them out, etc. Lots of what goes into bag making is from sewing in general and crossed over from the garment, quilt & Cosplay making worlds and they too have their own conventions. Now we have ours too.
@@gypsyrobin then that should be somewhere in their branding and marketing. If I'm paying $100+ for an event called sew magical, I would expect more than just bags. Plus maybe a magician act.
That cavernous hall classroom tells me that the organizers didn't think about accessibility issues for anyone with sensory processing issues, hearing difficulties, or neurodivergent learning styles. Or worse, they thought about it and intentionally excluded them from the classes. The lack of communication would be really frustrating for me as a non-FB user. And as a non-morning person with ADHD, that morning class cancellation without communication would have made me have a meltdown. I hope they hear your feedback and make some improvements for future events. And I hope other sewing events take notes, too.
Sparkly rainbow grid ruler?? 🤯 And those stickers! 😍 I'm basically a 5 year old with a bank account, so there's absolutely no judging your totally rad purchases.
I attended an American Sewing Guild conference in Las Vegas in about 1995. They had everything except the destash room, which is a cool idea. about the same time, the geographical area of groups I attended to had a sewing and fabric rummage sale, it was open to the public, and our group members destashed our materials and supplies. I think most of the stuff sold was to other members, but who’s checking. I was able to unload a way too small dress form and a boat load of magazines. Happy daze.
This was so interesting. I thought it came across as positive as you just pointed out the confusing bits. If they just put up a paper sign that the free class was cancelled it would help. The swap things were great. And neato stickers. I'm glad they are branching out to other things besides bags as it sounded like good fun. Like the dinosaur jar. Once I invented one with sand, shells, tiny pretty rocks and a frog inside that could hide ir show up when you turned the jar . I used to do kids crafts and saved a lot if gravy jars to make those! I believe gloves are tricky to make so I'm impressed with the results and know you can do it.
I've listened to about half - and definitely listening to the entire disclosure - and know that this is relevant to anyone planning/doing an event. While no one is asking/expecting me to do planning, and I'll be shocked and stunned if I go to any events... nevertheless I find this valuable. Greetings from Finland (the land between Sweden and that big boy whois having behaviour problems).
1) I NEED that “Dead Men Don’t Catcall” merch. Need it 2) I have been to both yarn and sewing expos in the past and every time I go to one I feel like you had to be an insider to fully enjoy them and also that I was an definitely NOT an insider despite being heavily involved in those communities (both online and locally) at that time. So, I gave up going to expos. Like you, I had the sense that they could really be so good and hugely beneficial to the future longevity of the craft but I simply wasn’t willing to pay for feeling like I was back in high school and not one of the cool kids.
Enjoyed the information on the sewing expo. I live within driving distance of Orlando and this was the first I heard of it. Sounds like they need more communication and involvement from sewing community to get it to reach out to more sewers. Agree with your cosplay comments. My daughter became a sewer because she likes to cosplay, seems like that is what is getting the younger generation excited to sew. Nice haul-y stuff. 😃
Looking at systems of everything I interact with, like this, is how my brain operates. Things like not putting up a paper sign (in addition to whatever email), and calling reception and having them update their schedule... that's BASIC. Always low tech, even if you also have the technology option. I don't care if it's in sharpie. You know, the sharpie all organizers carry along with their other essentials in the bag or belt that you remove only while asleep when working at any level as volunteer or staff for an event... It doesn't matter what I think about a conference across the continent from me, I'd never go regardless. But this kind of content is an EDUCATION for people who want to get into any form of event planning. It may be that people who do it themselves are able to pinpoint the oversights, but it's the kind of stuff anyone kinda feels. Not finding a garbage can is friction. Getting lost and having to ask is friction. Wondering if YOU read a time or location wrong is friction. And everyone notices that. So also, thanks for pointing out that the fleet of industrial machines was a complex organizational win. Because it definitely is!
I use to go to hair shows. So l understand what you mean about taking classes where there is an issue with sound. Nothing like taking a class you can not hear the instruction. Being l was in the hair industry for over 25 yrs. You had to take classes to stay up on the latest trends and to meant whatever classes State Broad required for the year your license needed to be renewed.
I would love to go to a sewing expo! I was supposed to go to one in Chicago back in 2020 but it was canceled due to everything being cancelled. 😢 Kudos for going alone. Not sure if I could or not since I'm terribly shy. 😕
Thank you for your honest feedback and constructive criticism. As a very young and new convention, we’re always striving to grow and improve. Some of the issues you brought up are due to the facility or things out of our control but we provide such feedback to the location as well. We hope you’ll continue to come to our events 💚
Our Creative Craft Show, and a big cosplay convention, are held on the same weekend. So I can go to one, or the other, but not both. Always thought that was silly, as cosplayers, are into sewing and crafts. As daughter is into cosplay, I normally go to that one, passing the craft hall wistfully as I go.
I’m in the same boat. Sew expo in Puyallup, WA is the same weekend as Emerald City Comic Con (Seattle). Sew Expo has some really great classes as well. Now I just try to go to crafty/cosplay panels at the con.
You should go to a sewing fair in Mechelen here in Belgium. Entrance costs 12.50 euros or something like that. And you can take courses anywhere, free access, you only pay for the materials, which you are obliged to purchase there. The sewing and/or hobby fairs are held there twice a year, and it is always very busy, fun and cozy.
I sent my daughter to a sewing camp which the best bang for my money that I could have done for her! She’ll never be a seamstress or even maybe like sewing but she’s not afraid to attempt seeing if there is some thing she wants and it means pulling out her antique sewing machine which she bought for herself!
As a caterer who has been at foodie conventions its often expected that each vendor does a short talk. So I've done short talks on the history of pizza and an explanation of how to use a wood fired oven to cook pizza (can you tell I'm a pizzaiolo)😅. I take a pizza or two cut into very small slices and round off by taking questions. These are on the list of free/unticketed talks and probably half the people there are just after a sit down and the chance of samples. Not all vendors would do a talk but it definitely put you in the organiser's good books and meant you were higher up the list to be asked to any other events they did. Im sure many of the vendors at craft events would be happy to do a talk. 20 minutes on what you specialise in and then take a few questions. For the vendors its publicity and for the event it fills the schedule.
Hi fellow Orlando-ian (or whatever the eff we are called)! Just started watching you and had no idea you were ‘local’ to me! Anyway, just want to add that even living here I had never heard of this conference. I’m glad I know about it now, but it also makes me wonder how limited/targeted their advertising is as well 🤷🏻♀️
Ooo loot. That stripey 4 yards is giving me cottage core and slightly Norwegian/Germanic modern take of traditional dress skew. Sparkly ruler! I'm gonna go look up that vendor now.
So interesting. I popped into the free "Vendor Hall" for the American Sewing Conference that was held here in NYC in July. I hadn't signed up for any classes because nothing was really calling to me. They all seemed geared to a different generation of sewist? I'm 50 so it's not like I'm young... But like, there was a pants fitting class that I considered taking but the description of the pants that were being fit was not something I would ever actually make and wear. Anyway.... the vendor hall was SAD - there were maybe 12 -15 tables. I few sewing machine vendors, a few crafty vendors & a few fabric vendors (props to FabScrap being there though!) If I had paid real money (and not just a subway fare) to travel all the way to NYC to go to this convention, I would have been PISSED. Maybe it's b/c no one wants to travel in post Covid, maybe it's NYC costs for vendors, but yeah. I would LOVE a sewing convention that had good crossover and brought in a wide variety of interests and people. (sidenote: I've been to other niche lifestyle conventions that had pole and fabric dividers and it's totes no good AT ALL)
In the 90s my mom made those round bolster pillows in that exact blue striped pink flowered fabric. Wow I had totally forgotten about those. The channels were tied with pink ribbon too!
Laura Nash is lovely. I met her through church years ago in Oregon. She’s incredibly talented and helped me understand that my body is not the problem, the pattern is.
I've paused at 30 seconds in bc I just want to say; WOMAN, I LIVE FOR YOUR SASS! And I love the sneak peeks into your professional life! (Okay on with the video!)
Communication is so important ... doesn't cost a dime, just need to do it. With all the technology available these days there's just no excuse. You bring many valuable points to how large events should be run and organized. Hopefully those in charge are able to take note of your feedback and make improvements for the next time.
That review was really great, granted I am a bag maker but I'm also a costumer and vintage garment lover so I'd love to see classes in this area as well.
As a cosplayer, making gloves makes me cry. I have to make a pair for my halloween cosplay. If you want a nice glove patterns I recommend Butterick 5370 and Mccall 7397.
Amen amen amen. I have been to too many events that I have these same type gripes! I quit going to things like these type things because of things like this. EVERYONE DOING AN EVENT SHOULD HAVE THIS SENT TOO THEM!!!!!
even something like a "stitch and bitch" room to indicate "people might like to socialize here" would work to keep people engaged. Or a community craft like a bunch of embroidery hoops that will later be sewn onto a quilt with the previous year's quilt displayed next to it.
I wish we had this event or one like it locally, bumps and all. It sounds like its morphing into a costume college like event. The Stash exchange is a brilliant idea! You lit up when talking about the classes you took. Maybe next year, we’ll see you as a volunteer 😊 and get more wonderful footage.
My solution for (most) tags, since I also hate scratchy tags, is to put them on the side. Most of my garments are loose enough that they don't irritate me with that placement. Of course, ymmv. And I love your analysis. I really hope they include this in the post-event debrief. It's how events improve.
Great video as always. I get the anxiety. I went to a lovely all day catered sew thing and had a panic attack getting there (I got lost) and then it was cramped seating, and I clearly was not at the skill level of everyone else. I had another panic attack. The people from my local sewing store that did the event were very nice. I have been too embarrassed to even go to the store (this was in July). Love your personality and your channel. I also love your pin and earrings. Very unique. All the stickers were fun. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and loot/swag. May the sewing force be with you. Older crowd and Star Trek fans "live long and prosper". Have a nice day.
Wow. I was feeling anxiety over your narrative of the experience. Sure hope someone shares this feedback with the organizers. Thank you for sharing. If I attend a sharing expo I’ll know what I have a right to expect.
This was a great dissection of your experiences with Sew Magical. It sounds like it could be an interesting conference but I sure hope the organizers see this video!
Went to the quilt show in lakeland this year. It was my first expo of this type and i spent at least 4 hours there looking at the different quilts and vendors. I plan on going next year again and may end up taking up one of the classes that i wasnt able to do this year.
Thank you for this video! I do very tiny scale events (Think elementary school dance) and want to eventually graduate to big boy events. I needed these obvious copter tips.
This is the best kind of critique; the positives and the what could be better and why. I made a pair of gloves once, I ended up hand sewing half of it (the fingers) because I got frustrated with the machine manipulation. They aren’t the prettiest but they are completely functional and not bad for a first go on my own. 😊
I’m in small town central Florida and I just got Covid for the first time. I’m recovering, it’s been a week, it’s been terrible, wear your mask, wash your hands, stop being stupid. I too have a really complicated food rubic I am allergic to everything.
Thank you for the thorough and thoughtful review. I haven’t gone to a sewing expo in years. This makes me go to one again and reminds me of the pitfalls. 😄 Also I now have three more vendors to check out Kranky Kangaroo, More Me Know, and Hex Reject. Oh and Dragon Girl Design. Ok. Four. I couldn’t remember them all. Many thanks. Great video.
I’ve wanted to go to a sew magic but none has been close yet thank you for you honest information. I would have probably got frustrated and left. I’m not on Facebook and they need to realize that many aren’t and won’t. There is to any other forms that they could get information out on.
Your experience match the only sewing convention I have gone to. Difference is, that was a small sewing & handcrafting convention in northen sweden and the entrance price was 23 dollars for 3 days. I will go again, and I really liked the experience, nice people, nice overbooked classes. Good representation of local buisnesses and groups. If it was 125 I would have expected more.
I would love those kind of expos existed in France... I take sewing classes from my hometown but some classes about vintage sewing paterns would be so nice! PS : I love the jiji lamp you bought for your daughter!
@@StephanieCanada You did! It was extremely good feedback, you offered up solutions with excellent analysis. I could give similar feedback to a kids sports program but not a conference like this.
I almost went to this as well! I wanted to go to the hlive class too, but the cost was just too much for my budget right now for what else it seemed would be offered. I didnt want a bag class either. Its funny - I'm a newer viewer and I knew you lived in Florida, but I didnt know you were in Orlando. Im over by the space center :) I'm glad that Laura Nash's class went so well - I love her patterns. I found her through Craftsy years ago and love her stuff. I have her palazzo pants pattern on my sewing table now waiting for their turn, lol. Anyway, thanks for the review of the conference. Maybe next year we could get a group of local channel watchers!
I’ve been to SME twice so far, in Orlando and in Dallas, and look forward to the next time I get to see all those crazy people. Neither time I attended were all the classes in the large event rooms with only pipe and drape partitions, so that is new and sounds like a nightmare. I hope only the one class had to be canceled due to noise. I make bags and quilts more than clothing or anything else, so the class selection is great for me, but I can see it not being exactly what everyone wants. The organizers are always open to submissions for new teachers and classes, so if you are serious about bringing your skills as a teacher, contact them! Thanks for sharing your experience with your first (hopefully not last?) SME.
That plaid fabric is a very close match to what is used on the cover of what I THINK is a Simplicity pattern that's probably out of print by now. I think I have a copy and I'll see if I can find it. The 3D printed cat is Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service! He is very cute! It's a fruit bat!
Interesting. I was just thinking how much I would like wish to go to a sewing convention/expo. Good to know they do exist. Hope the one I eventually do attend is a little more organized than this one seems to have been.
I went to a lot of quilting and crafting shows like this before I had kids and I always felt frustrated with the hunger games style of trying to get into classes…and how expensive the events were… I don’t know if these conventions are worth it to me anymore for all the reasons you state. Thanks for the review!
Hope they get more organized and maybe come to Michigan. The blue and white stripe with flowers is probably pillow ticking. Love the sparkly ruler😻😻😻 I want one. The stickers are cute 🥰. Your pin and matching earrings are sooo cool 😎
I've never been to a sewing expo or conference and find this fascinating. I'd love to explore the vendors but learning in this divided warehouse environment would be tough.
Every large convention I've attended (SDCC, NYCC, WonderCon), the only emails I got pertained to joining the website/s, purchase and purchase receipt or info about my passes. We are responsible for everything else. Star Wars Celebration (or was it SDCC...) sent a real snail mail postcard as a reminder. Ive been to conventions in the Netherlands and got nothing. So idk, maybe comiccons etc are different?
Starting that kind of expo is really challenging, which is why I would love to help make this one bigger instead of starting from scratch. But if I DID start an expo it would be a sewing AND vintage expo.
Our local quilt guild holds a show and sale every year in May. They have a separate building for sales of donated fabrics, sewing books & tools, patterns, and everything else a quilter or sewer could possibly want. The main building holds the quilts and retail booths. Lots of fun, but exhausting, and this is for a little town in NorCal. I have attended the big shows in San Diego, but by the end they are so overwhelming I'm on the fence about quitting the hobby altogether, as the quality and talent on display are extraordinary. I've never attended the offered classes, as I'm generally too overwhelmed by the crowds and selections to be able to concentrate properly. I go, I look, then come home and lie down. Once a year is fine, but more often would be too much.
How did the point system work with the Destash Bash? How were things assigned points/values and how did they keep track of what you had available to you as you were spending?
Love those adorable tags! I’m texture challenged too so probably wouldn’t be able to wear anything with the tag inside … but who the heck made the rule that the tag must be inside!?! When they are that cute they can go on the outside 😂
Sew Magical really should see this . Wonderful and valuable feedback.
I hope so. I tried to be fair and honest. I REALLY want to see this even just get bigger and better!
This is really helpful to anyone planning an event. Thank-you.
I think the #1 thing that causes customer/guest dissatisfaction is confusion. People hate feeling foolish and bumbling around like *confused John Travolta* in a public space. I know I do. Signs, info, contact; it all needs to be OVER done, if anything
Agreed!
Careful there, Stephanie! This kind of expertise sharing is how I accidentally became president of an organization 😂
Hahah! I mean I wouldn’t mind helping.
Same. When something runs well, I can just participate and stay in my role. (Shoutout to AwesomeCon the year I volunteered there!) But if not, work brain takes over. 🤦🏻♀️
Sounds like they would do well to employ your services as an event management consultant, for their next expo!
I would LOVE to help if they would bring me on.
I think that is a good idea
The lack of communication would kill meeeeee. You handled this with such Grace. I hope this event grows and becomes more magical and listens to the critique they’re getting!
Thank you! I tried to be fair but honest. And I would be more than happy to help them with future shows.
I went to the Singapore GP this month and bought my ticket a year in advance and I can't think of a single month we didn't get a "Hey, we're excited to see you, here's what's happening " email with more info coming more often closer to the event. I like having my hand held at these things
Exactly!!
I don't like too many pre event emails.. but I would have felt absolute WAVES of anxiety that I had the date wrong and everyone knew except me, and I had wasted money on hotel and flights etc, if I did not get at least an email maybe within the week before the event
it's kinda sad how expensive conventions are now T^T As someone who's been going to conventions since 2007, ya this wasn't ran well. They needed more volunteers and more communications/ checkers to make sure everything runs smoothly exceptionally for that price.
And all I want to do is jump up and say “I can help” but that only works if they want it.
As a retired event planner... (internal screaming). Sigh. Pipe and drape??? In a cavernous hall??? Excellent hall. Oh what I could do with a hall that size! But set up and dressing the hall properly is paramount to having the space feel like an intentional, purposeful space with some continuity with each area. Otherwise its just a bunch of random areas without any connection to any theme. I'm retired. It's not my problem. It's hard to turn it off though. 26 dollars for a meal is an excellent price. But I didn't see any breaks or water stations and it's hot in such places. Clients don't order trash receptacles... that part of inhouse planning. It's like putting out tables without any chairs. I'M RETIRED. It's not my job anymore. Sigh. Its really hard to turn it off.
THIS ALL OF THIS!! I kept trying to turn it off while I was there and couldn’t.
Yes!!!!!
As someone who is hard of hearing and uses hearing aids, that space sounds like an auditory NIGHTMARE.
I would have to agree. It would not be ideal in this setup for you.
THANK YOU for mentioning the Facebook thing. Really events should be using a multi-channel approach to social media. There's this assumption that "everyone is on Facebook" that just isn't true anymore. I haven't been on there since 2008!
So it may seem like "everyone is on Facebook", but that's because the people who aren't just give up on events which assume that.
Exactly! You need all forms of contact now. Socials, website and email push!
Agreed! I’m truly only on facebook for my family that’s out of state and for my knitting/craft groups. I love a good email
People-ing is hard. You're not the only one. It seems to be a post pandemic thing.
And... DUDE... you stage managed the flippin' Macy's Parade?! Madam, I bow.
Fair and balanced assessment of the event. Sounds like they're in that early stage of growing - they need an office and a staff. I hope they take your advice. It sounds like a good event that has So much potential to grow into something really special. Bunches of years back I worked the local Jazz Festival. Event planning is a roller-coaster so cheers to the organizers.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I assisted on Macys but yes it was SUPER fun! And I would love to help if they would let me.
@@StephanieCanada I remain in my bow - you were part of the team that floated large creatures down the street of a major road in NYC. I believe the kids would still refer to that as Epic... they were lucky to have you...
Never gone to a sewing con, but do go to anime cons & steampunk cons - things like that. Those three day events run 24 hours. Lots of free stuff to do if not attending a course. Panels, oh goodness sewing panels could be fun. "different reasons to sew today", "crafts or outfits", "make it and wear it in a day". More? - free crafts, little tea parties on off times, multiple fashion shows, lots of things could fit into the down times or just run periodically throughout. Heck, a mini-cotillion (dance and show off your frocks & gloves! ). Those folks have a wealth of fun to expand into.
I agree! I think there could be so much more!
Excellent feedback for the event organisers and for future attendees.
Re Facebook, not everyone is actually on social media either. Communication should be across multiple platforms.
And I want to say thank you for not expecting your dietary needs to be catered for and accepting your responsibility with grace. With Gluten-free experience, I consider the sense of entitlement that exists today regarding providing for individual needs has gone bonkers.
I think there is some room for accommodations for more broad spectrum needs (like GF) but mine are so eccentric I don’t expect anyone to be able to handle it.
I went to Sew Magical in Tennessee for the first time this year. I was very intimidated and didn't fully understand how it works, but I agree with some of the signage and organization issues (and I was actively on the FB page). I only went to the vendor hall (no classes). I think some of the things you found issue with should be blamed on Gaylord; in Tenn, the classes were in real rooms, not a sub-divided hall, and I don't recall there being an issue with trashcans missing, but parking and finding the right location at Gaylors properties is always a nightmare. I have been to other sewing conferences and they tend to be SUPER quilting heavy, so for me, Sew Magical is a welcome respite from a room full of old ladies and quilt cotton at $13/yd. Also, bag making *needs* its own conference because some of the supplies are super specific and not easily found online. It is truly a haven for things like waterproof canvas, seam tape, zipper pulls, zippers by the yard, jelly vinyl, and I found the vendors to patiently answer my questions about what materials work best and what some supplies I'd never seen before are for. Anyway, I'm sorry you were a bit disappointed, but I'm glad you shared your experiences of the classes, it definitely made me want to try attending some classes next year!
I really agree. I do wonder how much was Gaylord’s fumble (the trash cans I can almost guarantee we’re).
As a person who knows someone who ran an event at the Gaylord Texan, I can tell you that they charge huge amounts of money for EVERY NITPICKING THING and they maybe could not afford or didn’t allocate enough money for the expensive trash cans! 😅😂. One club that participated in said event at the Texan had paid $700 of unexpected charges for table and chair rentals, electrical access and extension cords, etc. etc. In other words, read the fine print if considering doing anything at the Gaylord chain of event centers. 😂😂😂
I was impressed with your analysis. I haven't sewn in decades, but subscribed because I enjoy your humor (and love vintage style). I would half expect something called Sew Magical to have SEVERAL cosplay classes. Also, vintage and perhaps formal wear classes. Alterations classes are something that intimidates people and could be a multiple course offering. Pattern drafting. A class to translate PDFs to real patterns. Demonstrations of different methods of making bias strips with small amounts of fabric. All with handouts. Vendors who actually are demonstrating products are always a fun attraction. Chairs should be available around the peripheral along with the trash bins. Bottled water with the event name would be welcome too.
I was impressed with your glove so far...the thumb looked great!
Thank you so much! I wanted to give everyone the positives and the negatives. And your suggestions are phenomenal as well!
As Stephanie mentioned at the beginning, Sew Magicial is geared specifically to Bag Making. All sorts of bags from wallets, zippered wristlet pouches, regular handbags, backpacks, travel & makeup bags to sling bags.
It's about the various fabrics like regular cotton, waterproof canvas, waxed canvas (with many doing tutorials on the process), various vinyls, leather of course. But it also includes the hardware, zippers & magnetic & regular snaps.
Let me not mention Interfacing & Stabilizers cause that too is a whole ball of wax 😂
There are lessons are creating/drafting PDF patterns, printing them out, etc. Lots of what goes into bag making is from sewing in general and crossed over from the garment, quilt & Cosplay making worlds and they too have their own conventions. Now we have ours too.
@@gypsyrobin then that should be somewhere in their branding and marketing. If I'm paying $100+ for an event called sew magical, I would expect more than just bags. Plus maybe a magician act.
@@LaLayla99 Maybe they should re-name it to Sew Magical Bags : )
That cavernous hall classroom tells me that the organizers didn't think about accessibility issues for anyone with sensory processing issues, hearing difficulties, or neurodivergent learning styles. Or worse, they thought about it and intentionally excluded them from the classes.
The lack of communication would be really frustrating for me as a non-FB user. And as a non-morning person with ADHD, that morning class cancellation without communication would have made me have a meltdown.
I hope they hear your feedback and make some improvements for future events. And I hope other sewing events take notes, too.
Sparkly rainbow grid ruler?? 🤯 And those stickers! 😍
I'm basically a 5 year old with a bank account, so there's absolutely no judging your totally rad purchases.
I attended an American Sewing Guild conference in Las Vegas in about 1995. They had everything except the destash room, which is a cool idea. about the same time, the geographical area of groups I attended to had a sewing and fabric rummage sale, it was open to the public, and our group members destashed our materials and supplies. I think most of the stuff sold was to other members, but who’s checking. I was able to unload a way too small dress form and a boat load of magazines. Happy daze.
Very cool!!
This was so interesting. I thought it came across as positive as you just pointed out the confusing bits. If they just put up a paper sign that the free class was cancelled it would help. The swap things were great. And neato stickers. I'm glad they are branching out to other things besides bags as it sounded like good fun. Like the dinosaur jar. Once I invented one with sand, shells, tiny pretty rocks and a frog inside that could hide ir show up when you turned the jar . I used to do kids crafts and saved a lot if gravy jars to make those! I believe gloves are tricky to make so I'm impressed with the results and know you can do it.
Thank you! I tried to be as level headed as I could. And that gravy jar idea is fun!
I love your Ouija board theme. And as for garbage cans, yes. Every 8 feet .
I've listened to about half - and definitely listening to the entire disclosure - and know that this is relevant to anyone planning/doing an event. While no one is asking/expecting me to do planning, and I'll be shocked and stunned if I go to any events... nevertheless I find this valuable.
Greetings from Finland (the land between Sweden and that big boy whois having behaviour problems).
I am sorry, your sign off is PERFECTION 🤣🤣🤣
LOVe your last statement!
Love how the safety pin on the wall looks like a halo :) Thanks for all you do for us.
Aww thanks! I keep meaning to add the second one and forgetting
1) I NEED that “Dead Men Don’t Catcall” merch. Need it
2) I have been to both yarn and sewing expos in the past and every time I go to one I feel like you had to be an insider to fully enjoy them and also that I was an definitely NOT an insider despite being heavily involved in those communities (both online and locally) at that time. So, I gave up going to expos. Like you, I had the sense that they could really be so good and hugely beneficial to the future longevity of the craft but I simply wasn’t willing to pay for feeling like I was back in high school and not one of the cool kids.
Here to agree
RIGHT! I think Hex Reject has some links to them on their site for the sticker. And yes, I want these to be so impactful which is why I want to help.
Enjoyed the information on the sewing expo. I live within driving distance of Orlando and this was the first I heard of it. Sounds like they need more communication and involvement from sewing community to get it to reach out to more sewers. Agree with your cosplay comments. My daughter became a sewer because she likes to cosplay, seems like that is what is getting the younger generation excited to sew. Nice haul-y stuff. 😃
Agreed! I had another sewing friend SHOCKED that there was an expo because she hadn’t heard about it at all.
Looking at systems of everything I interact with, like this, is how my brain operates.
Things like not putting up a paper sign (in addition to whatever email), and calling reception and having them update their schedule... that's BASIC. Always low tech, even if you also have the technology option. I don't care if it's in sharpie. You know, the sharpie all organizers carry along with their other essentials in the bag or belt that you remove only while asleep when working at any level as volunteer or staff for an event...
It doesn't matter what I think about a conference across the continent from me, I'd never go regardless. But this kind of content is an EDUCATION for people who want to get into any form of event planning.
It may be that people who do it themselves are able to pinpoint the oversights, but it's the kind of stuff anyone kinda feels. Not finding a garbage can is friction. Getting lost and having to ask is friction. Wondering if YOU read a time or location wrong is friction. And everyone notices that.
So also, thanks for pointing out that the fleet of industrial machines was a complex organizational win. Because it definitely is!
I use to go to hair shows. So l understand what you mean about taking classes where there is an issue with sound. Nothing like taking a class you can not hear the instruction. Being l was in the hair industry for over 25 yrs. You had to take classes to stay up on the latest trends and to meant whatever classes State Broad required for the year your license needed to be renewed.
I would love to go to a sewing expo! I was supposed to go to one in Chicago back in 2020 but it was canceled due to everything being cancelled. 😢 Kudos for going alone. Not sure if I could or not since I'm terribly shy. 😕
It was nerve-wracking even for me. But trust me when I say there are lovely people out there just waiting to be met!
Thank you for your honest feedback and constructive criticism. As a very young and new convention, we’re always striving to grow and improve.
Some of the issues you brought up are due to the facility or things out of our control but we provide such feedback to the location as well.
We hope you’ll continue to come to our events 💚
That blue and white fabric is called ticking. It's what pillows used to be made from. That's why it's heavy, so the feathers didn't poke through.
I figured that out after I recorded. 🤣
Our Creative Craft Show, and a big cosplay convention, are held on the same weekend. So I can go to one, or the other, but not both. Always thought that was silly, as cosplayers, are into sewing and crafts. As daughter is into cosplay, I normally go to that one, passing the craft hall wistfully as I go.
I’m in the same boat. Sew expo in Puyallup, WA is the same weekend as Emerald City Comic Con (Seattle). Sew Expo has some really great classes as well. Now I just try to go to crafty/cosplay panels at the con.
Oh DANG!!! That is such a bummer.
You should go to a sewing fair in Mechelen here in Belgium. Entrance costs 12.50 euros or something like that. And you can take courses anywhere, free access, you only pay for the materials, which you are obliged to purchase there. The sewing and/or hobby fairs are held there twice a year, and it is always very busy, fun and cozy.
I saw somewhere this week that it's not the middle finger, it's a unicorn fist!!!! I'm calling it that from now on
That is the BEST!!
that sparkle rainbow grid ruler...I'm here for it!
I KNEW I had to have it after my glove class and someone had it.
I sent my daughter to a sewing camp which the best bang for my money that I could have done for her! She’ll never be a seamstress or even maybe like sewing but she’s not afraid to attempt seeing if there is some thing she wants and it means pulling out her antique sewing machine which she bought for herself!
As a caterer who has been at foodie conventions its often expected that each vendor does a short talk. So I've done short talks on the history of pizza and an explanation of how to use a wood fired oven to cook pizza (can you tell I'm a pizzaiolo)😅. I take a pizza or two cut into very small slices and round off by taking questions. These are on the list of free/unticketed talks and probably half the people there are just after a sit down and the chance of samples. Not all vendors would do a talk but it definitely put you in the organiser's good books and meant you were higher up the list to be asked to any other events they did.
Im sure many of the vendors at craft events would be happy to do a talk. 20 minutes on what you specialise in and then take a few questions. For the vendors its publicity and for the event it fills the schedule.
See THAT would be a great idea!!
how have I never heard of the sew chic company. I love vintage patterns, but only sew with projector patterns nowadays, so I can't wait to try them.
Hi fellow Orlando-ian (or whatever the eff we are called)! Just started watching you and had no idea you were ‘local’ to me! Anyway, just want to add that even living here I had never heard of this conference. I’m glad I know about it now, but it also makes me wonder how limited/targeted their advertising is as well 🤷🏻♀️
Hope those 2 people will see your notes!
I just hope that my intent came across, which is to help, not hurt, their event.
Ooo loot. That stripey 4 yards is giving me cottage core and slightly Norwegian/Germanic modern take of traditional dress skew. Sparkly ruler! I'm gonna go look up that vendor now.
SPARKLES AND CHAOS baby! You should absolutely get the ruler.
So interesting. I popped into the free "Vendor Hall" for the American Sewing Conference that was held here in NYC in July. I hadn't signed up for any classes because nothing was really calling to me. They all seemed geared to a different generation of sewist? I'm 50 so it's not like I'm young... But like, there was a pants fitting class that I considered taking but the description of the pants that were being fit was not something I would ever actually make and wear. Anyway.... the vendor hall was SAD - there were maybe 12 -15 tables. I few sewing machine vendors, a few crafty vendors & a few fabric vendors (props to FabScrap being there though!) If I had paid real money (and not just a subway fare) to travel all the way to NYC to go to this convention, I would have been PISSED. Maybe it's b/c no one wants to travel in post Covid, maybe it's NYC costs for vendors, but yeah. I would LOVE a sewing convention that had good crossover and brought in a wide variety of interests and people. (sidenote: I've been to other niche lifestyle conventions that had pole and fabric dividers and it's totes no good AT ALL)
Oh man that is wild!
In the 90s my mom made those round bolster pillows in that exact blue striped pink flowered fabric. Wow I had totally forgotten about those. The channels were tied with pink ribbon too!
AMAZING!
Laura Nash is lovely. I met her through church years ago in Oregon. She’s incredibly talented and helped me understand that my body is not the problem, the pattern is.
I've paused at 30 seconds in bc I just want to say; WOMAN, I LIVE FOR YOUR SASS! And I love the sneak peeks into your professional life! (Okay on with the video!)
Communication is so important ... doesn't cost a dime, just need to do it. With all the technology available these days there's just no excuse. You bring many valuable points to how large events should be run and organized. Hopefully those in charge are able to take note of your feedback and make improvements for the next time.
Your cackle is A+
Aww thanks! I realized as I was editing I don’t leave those in as much.
That stiff, floral stripe is pillow ticking. I love it so much I used some to make a jumper (dress) 30mumble years ago
Oh yeah. I realized it after the fact. 🤣
This was so well done. Thanks for being clear-eyed about what it could be. Looks like your spidey-sense was right on.
Sparkly!
That review was really great, granted I am a bag maker but I'm also a costumer and vintage garment lover so I'd love to see classes in this area as well.
the cat light is super adorbs!
It really is! And she discounted it to CHEAP for the last day.
As a cosplayer, making gloves makes me cry. I have to make a pair for my halloween cosplay. If you want a nice glove patterns I recommend Butterick 5370 and Mccall 7397.
Thanks you for the rec!
Amen amen amen. I have been to too many events that I have these same type gripes! I quit going to things like these type things because of things like this. EVERYONE DOING AN EVENT SHOULD HAVE THIS SENT TOO THEM!!!!!
Part of the fun at an Expo is catching a glimpse of sewing celebrities. Authors, instructors, creators, entertainers, vintage pattern sellers...
Exactly!! You need PULL!
even something like a "stitch and bitch" room to indicate "people might like to socialize here" would work to keep people engaged. Or a community craft like a bunch of embroidery hoops that will later be sewn onto a quilt with the previous year's quilt displayed next to it.
I wish we had this event or one like it locally, bumps and all. It sounds like its morphing into a costume college like event. The Stash exchange is a brilliant idea! You lit up when talking about the classes you took. Maybe next year, we’ll see you as a volunteer 😊 and get more wonderful footage.
My solution for (most) tags, since I also hate scratchy tags, is to put them on the side. Most of my garments are loose enough that they don't irritate me with that placement. Of course, ymmv. And I love your analysis. I really hope they include this in the post-event debrief. It's how events improve.
Great video as always. I get the anxiety. I went to a lovely all day catered sew thing and had a panic attack getting there (I got lost) and then it was cramped seating, and I clearly was not at the skill level of everyone else. I had another panic attack. The people from my local sewing store that did the event were very nice. I have been too embarrassed to even go to the store (this was in July). Love your personality and your channel. I also love your pin and earrings. Very unique. All the stickers were fun. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and loot/swag. May the sewing force be with you. Older crowd and Star Trek fans "live long and prosper". Have a nice day.
Wow. I was feeling anxiety over your narrative of the experience. Sure hope someone shares this feedback with the organizers. Thank you for sharing. If I attend a sharing expo I’ll know what I have a right to expect.
This was a great dissection of your experiences with Sew Magical. It sounds like it could be an interesting conference but I sure hope the organizers see this video!
Went to the quilt show in lakeland this year. It was my first expo of this type and i spent at least 4 hours there looking at the different quilts and vendors.
I plan on going next year again and may end up taking up one of the classes that i wasnt able to do this year.
"ingredients list" - Yes! That's what I call it!
Thank you for this video! I do very tiny scale events (Think elementary school dance) and want to eventually graduate to big boy events.
I needed these obvious copter tips.
The blue stripe fabric is actually for making feather pillows. This the right weave.
True! But I am totally NOT gonna use it for that.
This is the best kind of critique; the positives and the what could be better and why. I made a pair of gloves once, I ended up hand sewing half of it (the fingers) because I got frustrated with the machine manipulation. They aren’t the prettiest but they are completely functional and not bad for a first go on my own. 😊
Thank you! I tried to be as fair as possible. And GOOD FOR YOU! On the gloves.
Love your insight!
Antique patterns rock!! Keep the fun com8ng!
I’m in small town central Florida and I just got Covid for the first time. I’m recovering, it’s been a week, it’s been terrible, wear your mask, wash your hands, stop being stupid. I too have a really complicated food rubic I am allergic to everything.
Oh no!! Sorry to hear you got covid! That sucks
Thank you for the thorough and thoughtful review. I haven’t gone to a sewing expo in years. This makes me go to one again and reminds me of the pitfalls. 😄 Also I now have three more vendors to check out Kranky Kangaroo, More Me Know, and Hex Reject. Oh and Dragon Girl Design. Ok. Four. I couldn’t remember them all. Many thanks. Great video.
I really want to be fair to them because I think they could be SO FAB! And they are certainly on the right track.
That's not just any anime cat, that's Gigi from Kiki's Delivery Service, a very famous studio Ghibli movie. A very good purchase.
I LOVE your oujda board brooch and earrings ❤
Thank you! My friend from Quirky Turkey Designs made them, and they glow in the dark!
I’ve wanted to go to a sew magic but none has been close yet thank you for you honest information. I would have probably got frustrated and left. I’m not on Facebook and they need to realize that many aren’t and won’t. There is to any other forms that they could get information out on.
super helpful! Thank you!
Your experience match the only sewing convention I have gone to. Difference is, that was a small sewing & handcrafting convention in northen sweden and the entrance price was 23 dollars for 3 days. I will go again, and I really liked the experience, nice people, nice overbooked classes. Good representation of local buisnesses and groups. If it was 125 I would have expected more.
I would love those kind of expos existed in France... I take sewing classes from my hometown but some classes about vintage sewing paterns would be so nice!
PS : I love the jiji lamp you bought for your daughter!
I love hearing from experts voicing things that most participants would perhaps just feel general frustration of.
I tried to make it as useful as possible.
@@StephanieCanada You did! It was extremely good feedback, you offered up solutions with excellent analysis. I could give similar feedback to a kids sports program but not a conference like this.
❤️❤️❤️This video. I wouldn’t have a clue about organizing an event like this. Thanks for the entertainment.
Happy to help and provide entertainment at the same time.
@@StephanieCanada you are ALWAYS entertaining.
I would love to go a sewing expo, I wish there were some up near where I live.
Have you attended the sewing and quilting expo in Lakeland? It’s very nice. A wide variety of classes
I have not but am thinking about going just to see the difference.
I almost went to this as well! I wanted to go to the hlive class too, but the cost was just too much for my budget right now for what else it seemed would be offered. I didnt want a bag class either. Its funny - I'm a newer viewer and I knew you lived in Florida, but I didnt know you were in Orlando. Im over by the space center :) I'm glad that Laura Nash's class went so well - I love her patterns. I found her through Craftsy years ago and love her stuff. I have her palazzo pants pattern on my sewing table now waiting for their turn, lol. Anyway, thanks for the review of the conference. Maybe next year we could get a group of local channel watchers!
Oh that would’ve been fun! Maybe we can try next year!
...off to find that sparkly ruler...😍
I think the MoreMeKnow IG account has their info.
Oww…. That Good Housekeeping Needlecraft magazine is calling my name.
I should be posting it later this week once I give it a good look through. It will be on my website www.backroomfinds.com
Excellent constructive critique.😊
Thank you so much!
There are sewing expos? New adventure idea unlocked.
Sure are!!!
I’ve been to SME twice so far, in Orlando and in Dallas, and look forward to the next time I get to see all those crazy people. Neither time I attended were all the classes in the large event rooms with only pipe and drape partitions, so that is new and sounds like a nightmare. I hope only the one class had to be canceled due to noise. I make bags and quilts more than clothing or anything else, so the class selection is great for me, but I can see it not being exactly what everyone wants. The organizers are always open to submissions for new teachers and classes, so if you are serious about bringing your skills as a teacher, contact them! Thanks for sharing your experience with your first (hopefully not last?) SME.
The blue and white fabric with the stripes could be ticking. If it's a really tight weave .
I realized it afterwards. 🤣🤣🤣
That plaid fabric is a very close match to what is used on the cover of what I THINK is a Simplicity pattern that's probably out of print by now. I think I have a copy and I'll see if I can find it.
The 3D printed cat is Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service! He is very cute!
It's a fruit bat!
The pattern is Simplicity 1755!
Oh cool!!
Interesting. I was just thinking how much I would like wish to go to a sewing convention/expo. Good to know they do exist. Hope the one I eventually do attend is a little more organized than this one seems to have been.
This expo sounds fantastic! Thanks for taking us along!! What state is this expo in?
Also, love all of your finds!! 😊
Florida.
I went to a lot of quilting and crafting shows like this before I had kids and I always felt frustrated with the hunger games style of trying to get into classes…and how expensive the events were… I don’t know if these conventions are worth it to me anymore for all the reasons you state. Thanks for the review!
It really does feel like that. I almost want to sign up to teach late so that my classes don’t fill up instantly.
HOLD ON.... Macy's parade?!?!?! You need, *NEED* to do a video on that. Or maybe you did and I missed it. (going into archives now!)
Hope they get more organized and maybe come to Michigan. The blue and white stripe with flowers is probably pillow ticking. Love the sparkly ruler😻😻😻 I want one. The stickers are cute 🥰. Your pin and matching earrings are sooo cool 😎
I hope so too! And the sparkly ruler can be found at MoreMeKnow.
I've never been to a sewing expo or conference and find this fascinating. I'd love to explore the vendors but learning in this divided warehouse environment would be tough.
The stripe fabric is pillow ticking. Also good for making corsets.
The floral fabric would be adorable overalls for your daughter!!!
It sure would!
Every large convention I've attended (SDCC, NYCC, WonderCon), the only emails I got pertained to joining the website/s, purchase and purchase receipt or info about my passes. We are responsible for everything else. Star Wars Celebration (or was it SDCC...) sent a real snail mail postcard as a reminder. Ive been to conventions in the Netherlands and got nothing. So idk, maybe comiccons etc are different?
See and that frustrates me. I would rather get too much communication than none.
Maybe you can start your own sew Magical expo😊❤
Starting that kind of expo is really challenging, which is why I would love to help make this one bigger instead of starting from scratch. But if I DID start an expo it would be a sewing AND vintage expo.
Our local quilt guild holds a show and sale every year in May. They have a separate building for sales of donated fabrics, sewing books & tools, patterns, and everything else a quilter or sewer could possibly want. The main building holds the quilts and retail booths. Lots of fun, but exhausting, and this is for a little town in NorCal. I have attended the big shows in San Diego, but by the end they are so overwhelming I'm on the fence about quitting the hobby altogether, as the quality and talent on display are extraordinary. I've never attended the offered classes, as I'm generally too overwhelmed by the crowds and selections to be able to concentrate properly. I go, I look, then come home and lie down. Once a year is fine, but more often would be too much.
You enjoy your craft for you! Don’t worry about what others can do.
How did the point system work with the Destash Bash? How were things assigned points/values and how did they keep track of what you had available to you as you were spending?
I hope you do videos on the bags your gonna make.
I am going to do my best!
Love those adorable tags! I’m texture challenged too so probably wouldn’t be able to wear anything with the tag inside … but who the heck made the rule that the tag must be inside!?! When they are that cute they can go on the outside 😂
Those are tags to live on the outside!!! They are too cute to be hidden.
I was also told along the super full skirt.