Grass & Clovers
Handcrafted clothing, pillows, decorative items and art lovingly made from recycled and vintage fabrics. Each item is a one of a kind!
Project Description
Grass & Clovers creates clothing, decorative items and art out of recycled, re-purposed and vintage fabrics. Each item is a one of a kind and can be completely customized. Initially started as a small applique tee shirt company for kids, we have slowly grown throughout the years to not only children's clothes, but also clothes for women, home goods, table top items, and custom one of a kind pieces. All using vintage, recycled and re-purposed fabrics- to hearken back to the fabulous 1970's and 1980's quilt and craft movement.
Through the years I have adapted to the times like so many other small businesses- focusing on website sales. Web sales are great, and there is very little overhead, but what's missing from the puzzle is that personal interaction with customers. To put that missing piece back in the puzzle- I started doing pop up shops and trunk shows. After a few years of these events, I had such a great response that there is no doubt this has to be Grass & Clovers' new direction. Every day I get emails and messages from people who want to host a trunk show in their home or shop.
I am asking iFundWomen to help us get our travelling trunk shows off the ground. After my mom/partner/bff passed away in 2013, I became a one woman show- doing everything from design , production and sales to shipping and web design. It's certainly a lot for one person to handle! Given my long familial history in the entrepreneurial retail world , I recognize a laundry list of things need to be put in place to ensure maximum success. First thing, a professionally designed and run website is so necessary for any business. The site is the first place people look to check out your brand. Hand in hand with the website, beautiful photography for our look books, advertising and website campaigns is so important. As a photography "enthusiast", I know my limits, and nothing compares to the real deal! Along with the website and photography, a skilled and savvy PR guru would be a great addition to the Grass & Clovers team- someone not only connected with all the market editors, but also with bloggers and social media channels. Projecting a tremendous leap in sales with multiple trunk shows happening, a production team is necessary to take over the sewing, washing and quality control of each product. Additionally, we need to produce multiple sample sets to plan for simultaneous sales in different locations. necessary in order to free up my time to do the design and sales.
All hosts of these trunk shows will receive a commission off everything they sell- growing the #femaleeconomy one party at a time!
I cannot express enough how GRATEFUL and EXCITED I am for this opportunity, and so appreciative of all of you taking your time to check out our campaign!
Vintage Fabric Mini Pillows
Handpainted Tote Bag
Hand painted Girl Gang Hoodie
Baller Will Be On Back Of Hoodie
Bohemian Dream Catcher, 10 inch
30 inch Bohemian Vintage Fabric Dream Catcher
Vintage Scarf Circle Wall Hanging
Custom, Personalized Vintage Fabric Wall Hanging
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Challenges exist in every aspect of business. One of my biggest challenges as a small company is keeping up with the demand. Trunk shows get very busy during certain times of year - I have four scheduled this November alone! Retail is such a delicate balance.
My goal is to always get everyone their orders within a two week window. There are times where that is simply not possible, as I make many things to order, I have to depend on vendors to get my goods to me in a timely fashion. I sometimes just don't have control over the time frame. That said, I ALWAYS stay in contact with my customers to let them know if there are any delays ( usually not) and I am always happy to make changes and accommodations to ensure they are happy.
I was born into this business (my family owned department stores for over 100 years), and have learned from the very best what most of the pitfalls and risks are in the retail industry. Travelling trunk shows are the lowest risk way to have a retail business- the overhead and inventory costs are minimal- which is a plus because every dollar saved goes directly back into the business!
15% Discount Code for your next Grassandclovers.com purchase!
Mini Pocket Pillow or Tote Bag All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Girl Gang or Baller Zip Hoodie, Kids- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Girl Gang Women's Zip Hoodie- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
10 inch Handmade Dream Catcher- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Large, 28 inch Dream Catcher- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Custom Fabric Circle Wall Hanging- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Custom Wall Hanging Collaboration
Rewards
15% Discount Code for your next Grassandclovers.com purchase!
Mini Pocket Pillow or Tote Bag All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Girl Gang or Baller Zip Hoodie, Kids- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Girl Gang Women's Zip Hoodie- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
10 inch Handmade Dream Catcher- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Large, 28 inch Dream Catcher- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Custom Fabric Circle Wall Hanging- All rewards will be sent out after the holidays!
Custom Wall Hanging Collaboration