I was approached by Kirsty Stober, informing that she was hosting an event on the 6th of April showcasing Afro-Caribbean businesses that reside in Birmingham. I took this as an opportunity to delve into the community and have my first appearance as an independent retailer. To prepare for this event, I made 5 baby hats in 3 colours. Although it sounds like I made a few items, these items took a long time to prepare. It allowed me to understand the speed of the business and understanding what I can make. I also made a pair of booties. The event itself required promoting, and I had to advertise it to friends and family. On the contrary, I did not invite them because I knew it was not my best work, and it was not something I wanted them to see. For this event, I also had to consider how I wanted the table to be set up, which is something I had never had thought about until a week before the event. I was under-prepared for the event, and it showed. Now I know what I need to do for future
I have now completed my website. I have been able to photograph my products. Right now there is not much of a range to work with; however, I have to remember that I am just starting out. As time progresses, I will be creating new things and uploading them to the website. This not only looks good to the customer because I am building and extending the range, but it helps develop my skills as a knitter. The website features images of my own, and images that are royalty free from Shopify's database. Over time I will get rid of the photos and put my own pictures in, however, for now, they are right where they are. Overall I am proud of the website I have created. The link to the website is here: https://www.petiteapparel.co.uk/