tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92218112256765555712024-03-18T20:08:36.862-07:00Deranged DesignsAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-27714527499162764692019-01-04T16:00:00.004-08:002019-01-04T16:02:12.313-08:00New blog linkThis blog is no longer being updated.
For all Deranged Designs updates, please go to our new blog:
https://derangeddesigns.com/blogs/newsAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-16191883596463127782017-04-12T16:44:00.000-07:002017-12-25T18:39:46.150-08:00Vacation Notice
If you are thinking about making an order from my website soon, please read this:
I will be on vacation from May 1st to the 19th and I won't be able to ship any orders while I am away. Any orders for handmade items that are placed by Friday, April 21st will be sewn and shipped out before I leave.
While I am away: You can still place orders, but they will not be shipped out until I am back. I Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-12198830412329272922015-12-03T08:50:00.000-08:002015-12-03T08:54:19.651-08:00Holiday Shipping DeadlinesNeed an order by December 24th? Here are the deadlines:
Non-handmade items: order by December 18th and choose PRIORITY MAIL when you check out. (Orders made on the 19th and 20th may also be delivered in time, but I am trying to play it safe because USPS doesn't guarantee their shipping times!)
All handmade items:
order by December 8th, choose PRIORITY MAIL when you check out, AND please let meAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-86611796148541502882015-11-24T09:39:00.000-08:002015-11-24T09:39:10.136-08:00Holiday SaleSale time!
I just added half a dozen items to the sale section in the Deranged Designs website:
and I am in the process of adding items and lowering prices in the Sample Sale section in my Etsy shop:
All sale prices and sale items will be up by Friday morning. Soon I will post holiday shipping deadlines for people who need their orders by Christmas. Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-23222998142315330462015-10-01T09:44:00.000-07:002015-10-08T08:44:51.134-07:00Halloween Ordering DeadlinesNeed a handmade item by Halloween or earlier? Here are the ordering deadlines for US customers:
Non-handmade items: order 1 week before you need the item and choose PRIORITY MAIL when you check out.
All handmade items, except hoodies and Harley Quinn dresses:
order at least 2 weeks before you need the item and choose PRIORITY MAIL when you check out.
Hoodies and Harley Quinn dresses: order at Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-8761431264809848862015-09-30T09:58:00.000-07:002015-09-30T10:00:29.898-07:0010 Years of Deranged DesignsNow that I have been in business for 10 years, I think it's time to write a post about some of my favorite and some of my most embarrassing clothing designs. This post will focus on designs from my first three years because that is where you can find my most "WTF IS THAT?!" creations.
A quick explanation of my sewing history and the way that I come up with new designs: I starting sewing daily Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-43110383892901811282015-07-22T09:04:00.000-07:002015-07-22T13:40:11.628-07:00I'm Back!I've decided to start blogging again. And I don't mean the blog updates where I just post photos of the new stuff on my website, I mean blogging about running a business and life and everything else I happen to be interested in. Every once in a while I still get emails from people who have enjoyed the words that I wrote years ago on this blog, and writing is somewhat therapeutic and a good way toAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-64191814215883830732015-05-05T16:53:00.000-07:002015-05-05T16:53:31.084-07:00Vacation time!Deranged Designs will be on vacation from May 13th to June 2nd. If you
need a handmade item before June, please order by May 7th. If you need a
non-handmade item before June, please order by the 12th.
Customer service and order processing will still be available during vacation time but new orders will not be shipped between May 13th and June 2nd. Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-52178264166547594452015-02-24T13:37:00.000-08:002015-07-13T17:32:55.968-07:00Coming soon: Website Overhaul
Info about upcoming website overhaul to be completed in March:
I make several different styles of clothing and this makes for a rather chaotic website. Soon I plan to organize everything in it's own category. The first categories I will add are Goth/Punk, Animal Print, and Costume Collection. After that (this spring/summer) I will add a Futuristic collection and a Black & White/Mod Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-8369116943149788202014-12-01T20:27:00.000-08:002015-07-13T17:37:12.722-07:00Christmas Ordering Deadlines
Ordering deadlines for items being shipped within the US that need to be received before Christmas:
Handmade to order items: order no later than Wednesday Dec. 10th
Non-handmade items: order no later than Friday Dec. 19th
Custom orders: depends on the complexity of the item. Send an email to info@derangeddesigns.com to ask for an estimated ship time.
*Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-90039403519863448392014-11-11T17:49:00.000-08:002014-12-01T20:53:10.451-08:00Holiday Sales and Shipping Deadlines
I can't believe we're already almost halfway through November! Time goes so fast during this time of year.
Interested in grabbing some Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals? Deranged Designs will be offering sale prices just like every other damn store in the country.
Between Nov. 13th and 27th: 10% off all non-handmade items!
Between Nov. 28th (Black Friday) and Dec. 1st: 20% off all Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-38690688513659030822014-09-23T21:30:00.000-07:002014-09-23T21:37:23.745-07:00Halloween Ordering DeadlinesNeed a handmade item by Halloween or earlier? Here are the ordering deadlines for US customers:
Non-handmade items: order 1 week before you need the item.
All handmade items, except hoodies: order at least 2 weeks before you need the item. It will take me up to 10 days to sew the order, and USPS first-class shipping will take up to 3 days to deliver the item.
Hoodies: order at least 3 Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-8724334369369955102014-07-14T19:01:00.000-07:002014-07-14T19:01:58.165-07:00New Hoodie PricesAll animal print hoodie prices will raise by $10 to $20 on August 1st. I hate to raise prices but I can no longer keep up with sewing orders on my own and I will need to hire an assistant to help me out this fall. The current prices don't support that so I have to raise them. So if you have been planning on buying a hoodie, you should get it before this month is over to take advantage of theAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-6330604134774526502014-06-04T09:00:00.000-07:002014-06-04T09:00:05.425-07:00Weekly Update: June 4th, 2014Last week I added a slim-fit option for men's hoodies, lowered prices on some stretch lace shorts, put a $5 off sale on all leopard items, and restocked Tripp NYC moto jackets. Keep reading for photos, links, and price info.
Lower prices on certain styles of stretch lace shorts: lace-up shorts are now $28 and grommet shorts are $26.
All shorts are available in size XS to 3XL.
Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-23465836640836434002014-05-29T12:27:00.000-07:002014-05-29T12:27:41.715-07:00$5 Off Leopard Print ItemsI'm going to do a series of 10(ish) day sales this summer, starting with leopard print items. I almost never do sales on handmade items between September and April so if there's a handmade item you have your eye on, pay attention! Soon I will create a mailing list so that you can sign up to get notices about sales.
The only leopard item not included in this sale is the leopard print guitarAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-76789009215765623092014-05-24T16:22:00.000-07:002014-05-25T12:21:39.118-07:00Weekly Update: May 24th, 2014
It looks like my slow season has finally started, so I'm taking a little time off work this week to de-stress and organize my life a little better. I'm still finishing orders within 7-10 days so you don't have to worry about my mini vacation causing any order delays.
Soon I will start doing weekly sales to drum up a little more business during the summer. The first sale will be $5 off Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-70164164705846115272014-05-09T16:33:00.000-07:002014-05-09T16:33:04.533-07:00Weekly Update: May 9th, 2014
Check out the newest designs below, or scroll to the bottom to read about upcoming designs:
Black Flared Mesh Ruffle Dress, size XS to XL
New version of Lace-Up Stretch Lace Shorts, XS to 3XL
The lace-up dress worn over the shorts will be available next week.
New Grommet Stretch Lace Shorts, XS to 3XL
Other News:
Several items have been added to the SaleAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-42223933771464574602014-04-25T15:05:00.000-07:002014-04-25T15:10:44.347-07:00Weekly Update: April 25th, 2014
This week I added one new item to the website and posted new photos of some of the dresses that were added last week. Laura and I found a new photo shoot location in front of a giant mural near my house. I love how I was able to use a different background for each outfit.
We might go back there again this weekend to get photos of more of my new black dresses. Unfortunately there is no Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-47470812497855167632014-04-16T16:24:00.000-07:002014-04-16T16:25:18.720-07:00Weekly Update: April 16th, 2014
New stuff new stuff new stuff!
I added three new items this week and more stuff is coming soon. I lent out the other new items to a local photographer who is using them in a Maleficent-themed photoshoot! Can't wait to see the final photos!
Black Grommet Sheath Dress, XS to XL, $60
Details: ruched around the bust, with adjustable straps and black mesh hem
Peek-A-Boo Black Mesh Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-59657957199074812092014-04-04T16:36:00.000-07:002015-07-13T17:39:43.345-07:00Weekly Update: April 4th, 2014I haven't added any new items to the website lately but that will change next week! Here's a preview of some upcoming dress designs:
Other News: I donated a one-of-a-kind rainbow scrap guitar strap to a charity auction that will take place on April 20th. There are lots of other handmade rainbow items up for auction and the funds will be donated to the Organization for Autism Research. Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-77898168971133913002014-03-19T15:55:00.000-07:002014-03-19T15:55:14.501-07:00Weekly Update: March 19th, 2014I guess it didn't take that long for my "weekly update" to not be weekly at all. I think I'm going to ask my assistant (my friend/website model Laura) come over to help me once a week since I'm still not able to keep up with everything I need to do. It doesn't seem like this business generates enough income for me to have an assistant, but I've barely had time to sew any new designs for the past Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-74111290980964379982014-02-26T16:31:00.002-08:002014-02-26T16:31:33.097-08:00Weekly Update: February 26th, 2014I skipped the update last week because my crazy busy season came back to stress me out and steal my spare time. I went back to doing nothing but sewing along with the bare minimum required to keep this business going. This was all because I had multiple days where I received 5 hoodie orders at once. Hoodies take me three hours to cut and sew and it's difficult to keep up when I receive so many Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-28536450318155476632014-02-11T21:44:00.000-08:002014-02-10T21:46:25.503-08:00Weekly Update: February 11th, 2014Valentine's Day sale on all pink and red shirts and sweaters! The sale will end on the 15th.
New Sample Sale items added in the past week: ($10 off original price)
2XL Oversized Zebra Hoodie (photo shows a small), $65
Medium Fitted Giraffe Hoodie (photo shows a small), $65
Men's Medium Grey Leopard Hoodie, $65
Lots of other sample sale hoodies are available (mostlyAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-50207907257210460302014-02-03T17:15:00.000-08:002014-02-03T17:18:37.918-08:00Weekly Update: February 3rd, 2014New items listed in the past week:
Lace-Up Black Stretch Lace Shorts: size XS to 3XL, $30
Striped Stretch Lace Shorts, XS to 3XL, $22
High-Waisted Black Stretch Lace Shorts, XS to 3XL, $22
These are variations of the original Black Stretch Lace Shorts, $20, shown below:
They can be worn under mini dresses and skirts for a cute and comfortable look:
Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221811225676555571.post-77307711321495928642014-01-28T17:03:00.000-08:002014-02-03T17:00:28.768-08:00Weekly Update: January 28, 2014Good News: USPS has recently raised their shipping prices but this will not affect any prices on derangeddesigns.com. US shipping is a flat rate of $3, Canada shipping starts at $5, and shipping anywhere else starts at $7. You can read about the rate increase at http://www.stamps.com/usps/postage-rate-increase
New items listed in the past week:
Black Mesh Tank Top Dress (shown Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783075879691582089noreply@blogger.com0