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An unsatisfactory conclusion
September 26, 2009
Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice and opinions on this post. Everyone disagreed quite a lot, which is where all my confusion on the topic comes from in the first place! But it was really interesting to read all the different perspectives. I guess the only way to get a definitive answer is to consult a lawyer, and I really can't afford to do that over a charity sale! I might as well just give the money I would pay the lawyer to charity instead.
I contacted Rowan, fully explaining the situation and received the following response:
"Dear Ms Devine
Thank you for your query. Unfortunately Rowan cannot give you permission to sell the garments that you have knitted up due to as you are aware of the copyright reasons.
Many thanks"
This email makes me cross. It's not the refusal I object to, as I can see from comments some of you made why they might refuse, but the tone! I've been buying yarn from them for 10 years, I just wish they cared enough to put together a proper sentence. I emailed them back and asked exactly which part of what copyright law I would be infringing, as even though they seem to think I know, I actually don't, but I doubt they will reply.
So I will have to look into other options. Maybe I can give my sweaters away, and then the person I give it to can give money directly to a charity. That would work, although would rely on some trust. Maybe I can do what Sil suggested and give them to a women's shelter.
Either way, I have next week off and will try to sort something out then, even if it's just picking out the sweaters to go, and washing and blocking them all ready for donation.
Thanks everyone!
Posted by jen at 07:56 AM | Comments (18)
Is this ok?
September 24, 2009
I have been wanting for ages now to sell some of my knits, to clear out cupboard space and raise some money for charity, but have been unsure of how to go about it - I want them to get enough exposure so people see them, but don't want to put them on ebay for 1 week!
I decided Etsy might be the best option, but I'm not sure about selling things knitted from published patterns. I'm only selling one of each, and probably at less than the yarn cost, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to?
I did see English yarns doing the same thing here, which makes me think it's probably ok. But I don't know!
I really want to sell them, as I don't just want to pack loved knits off to the charity shop, and I think I could probably get more money for charity that way. Does anyone know the answer?
Posted by jen at 04:33 PM | Comments (23)
Finished V1099 Jacket
September 20, 2009
I actually finished this at least a week ago, but I've been kind of obsessed with taking and putting my daily photo on Flickr, so it took me until today to get Adam to take photos!
Also, I am making a few changes to get my website in order. The About page still said I was 22....I am 26. But most importantly everything is a new colour! But if you come here and things look weird, I am working on it!
Anyway, here is the jacket.
Front:
Side (it is quite swingy. But it is short enough that it works, if that makes sense...I couldn't have a jacket this shape finishing on my hips, that would be dreadful):
Collar:
Contrast collar (I used a lovely goldy green silk organza):
The cute little sleeves:
Lining (I used some mystery silver lining fabric that looked nice, but was so thin and I hated working with it - I hope it wears ok):
I think this was quite a challenging project - it took me a long time to complete. The slow bits were the sleeves, hand sewing the lining in place around the hem and sleeve hems, and also sewing the sleeves in was a bit of a mission. But I really took my time and I'm glad, because I am really proud of the finished jacket. I think it is something I will definitely wear, and I think it could go to work or the pub, so it's a good item to have.
I am onto my next sewing project now! This morning I cut out some gorgeous purple silk satin for this DKNY dress, which I want to wear to our friends wedding in October. It is supposed to be easy, and I'm making it even easier by leaving out the pockets, so hopefully it will look nice and be done in time.
Posted by jen at 04:31 PM | Comments (8)
Stuff
September 03, 2009
Hello internet!
I still haven't finished the Vogue jacket, although I am hoping to over the next week - it's been rainy and dark this week, and I can't see well enough to sew in the evenings. I'm going to bring a lamp next to the desk to make it easier!
Instead I have started a new knitting project (even though I still haven't quite finished Mum's cardigan!). For my birthday my friend Rob gave me some lovely balls of wool, one of which was a Rowan Colourscape Chunky in Northern Lights:
I managed to get one more in the same dye lot, and then realised dye lots don't really matter too much with yarn like that, so bought another 2 in a different dye lot. I think it might be one of the most expensive yarns I've ever bought!
I'm making the Skye wrap from Kim Hargreaves book Amber. I've done one ball, and it's great to be knitting something nice and simple so I can work on it in movies etc. I don't have a photo of the project, because as I said it's been too dark and horrid!
I also decided to start a 365 project to take a photo everyday. To make it neater I started officially on 1st September, but as soon as I decided to do it I started taking more photos. Here are some of the chickens!
Margot laid a beautiful box of eggs:
She is also a bit crazy (I had some fennel leaves in my hand, and she wanted them!):
Georgina is a balancing hen. She just loves perching on things, like the arm of your garden chair, or a pot:
We love them!
Bye for now.
Posted by jen at 10:08 AM | Comments (2)