Check this out! Get your bid in quickly.
Update: Auction is over for this Slytherin© costume but what a great price for what amounts to a complete outfit! It came with a custom made, fully lined House Robe , a long sleeve sweater, a pleated skirt, the shirt, the scarf, the tie and the wand….
Keep an eye out for similar deals on eBay.
Tags: Business, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Hogwarts, Movies, Rupert Grint
A whole new look for Hobbie’s House…
It is taking considerably longer than we imagined to rebuild or migrate our website pages from the old look to a totally new look. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Add new tag, Arts, craft, Crafts, E-mail address, House, knitting, Login, newsletter, Password, patterns, Shopping, Subscription business model, Supplies, Website, Yarn, Yarn Arts
We happen to be drafting a knitting pattern for a “character” sweater in a Child’s size 6.
This sweater has an average fit…not too loose but not close fitting either. This one is meant to be layered over a turtleneck and perfect for a chilly trick or treat adventure.
The finished measurements can include as much wearing ease as you care to add to the child’s actual measurements. The average is 2 to 2 1/2 inches added to the “actual measurements”.
So…if the child has an actual chest measurement of 25 inches, then the finished sweater piece should measure 27 to 27 1/2 inches across [at the widest point].
We like to add generous wearing ease for children’s sweaters – a little more than average. Call it growing room. Standard “actual” measurements for a size 6 are as follows with finished measurements in brackets:
- Chest = 25 inches [29"]
- Arm Length = 16 1/4 inches
- Shoulder width =10 3/4 inches
- Length = 16 3/4 inches
Tags: Add new tag, Cardigan, Child, Clothing, Crafts, Drafting, knitting, Length, Measurement, measurements, Sweater, sweaters
You usually wear a Misses size 6 but you spotted something really special in the Junior sizes – and you have to have it!
Which Junior size comes closest to your size 6? Ok, let’s compare the measurements. Standard “actual” measurements for a Misses 6 are as follows: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: compare sizes, junior size, measurements
We are still in the process of migrating our site from the old look to a totally new look.
As part of this change, we consolidated our knitting patterns on a single page instead of individual sweater, vest or cardigan knitting pattern pages.
It makes it easier for the visitor to locate the patterns and easier for us to add new patterns. Access to the new page is combined with a subscription to the Wizard Wear newsletter, which we are about to re-activate after a long lull. When you subscribe to the newsletter, the confirmation email will contain the Username and Password required to access the list of patterns.
Everyone is welcome to submit topics for the newsletter by using the blog “Contact Us” form. Be sure to add “Newsletter Topic Suggestion” to the subject line.
We look forward to hearing from everyone!
Tags: Cardigan, Crafts, Harry Potter, Hobbie's House, knit, knitting, pattern, sweaters, vest, wizard wear, Yarn
The Junior 11 is closer to a Misses size 10 than to the size 12. Actually, it could be considered an “int-between” size but remember that the Juniors have slightly narrower hips than the Misses sizes. When drafting sweater patterns for this size, we use the following base measurements:
Bust = 36.5 inches Shoulder Width = 14 inches Sleeve Length = 23 inches Total length = 25.5 inches. [this measurement can easily be adjusted to your preference]
To these measurements, we add an appropriate amount of wearing ease depending on the “fit” a customer prefers. Average wearing ease added to the bust is 2 to 2.5 inches.
Do you have a question regarding wearing ease? Post it here and we will respond with additional details.
Tags: Add new tag, Clothing, compare sizes, Crafts, Junior, knitting, measurements, sweaters, wizard wear
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The Junior 15 is the largest size in the Junior range. When drafting sweater patterns for this size, we use the following base measurements:
Bust = 39 inches Shoulder Width = 14.5 inches Sleeve Length = 23.5 inches Total length = 25 3/4 inches.
To these measurements, we add an appropriate amount of wearing ease depending on the “fit” a customer prefers. Average wearing ease added to the bust is 2 to 2.5 inches.
Do you have a question regarding wearing ease? Post it here and we will respond with additional details.
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Rule of thumb…the right size is the size that fits YOU regardless of what the label says.
A size chart is really nothing more than a guideline as the same size can have very different measurements depending on the manufacturer and, just as importantly, the style of the garment. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Business, Business and Economy, Clothing, Consumer Goods and Services, Plus-Size, Shopping, Waist, Women's
and the importance of email communication…
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Once again, a simple email would have avoided disappointment on all fronts.
We always do our very best to accept “short notice” orders when our production schedule allows it.
Our standard turn around time during “high season” is literally driven by the volume of orders received.
Even during slower months, we do require a minimum amount of turn around time. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Add new tag, Australia, best practice, Business and Economy, Clothing, customer service, e business, e commerce, Oceania, Order, Order theory, orders, Queue, Shipping, Shopping, Shopping Cart, Sweater, Web Design and Development
Last week, we transferred both the Site Blog and the Wizard Wear Blog to FeedBurner feeds.
All existing subscribers to the Site Blog are still receiving the feeds according to their original subscription methods. The same applies to current Wizard Wear Blog subscribers. The FeedBurner chicklets display new subscribers since we added the graphic on 3/23/09.
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Do you have a costume shop within a short driving distance from your home? We used to have several…and it was always a great go-to place for any last minute props and costume accessories.
However, for a successful Halloween costume, one that will win you an award, you really need to start with the end in mind – and early.
What do you want to be this Halloween… Scary? Sexy? Glamorous? Just plain weird? Magical? or dress up as one of the newest movie heroes like the characters from the Watchmen? If you’ve been invited to more than one party, you might even need more than one costume. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: adult costumes, Chicago, costume, costume ideas, costume shops, Halloween, halloween costumes, kids costumes, New York, Parties, Recreation, Watchmen, Wig
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Come on…admit it.
If Hobbie’s House is any indication, I’m convinced that people of all ages love everything about make believe. We love to dress up anytime but especially at Halloween. Costumes are magical…especially Harry Potter© costumes.
We are fascinated with what we are not and with what we could be. We love to be swept away into stories other than our own. We go to movies, see live plays, and read novels to keep us dreaming. Costumes are one of the key elements that escort us into make believe no matter how young or old we are. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Actor, Add new tag, broadway, Broadway theatre, carnival, Clothing, costume, Halloween, holiday, Lion King, october, parade, Parties, Recreation, Shopping, Watchmen
March is marching right along…and we’ve definitely fallen way behind on a number of projects.
First came the dreaded flu, then came a 10 day, totally consuming involvement in a financial situation worthy of a chapter in Ripley’s Believe it or not! Let it be said that we came out the winners. Then came lots of snow and then more speedbumps. In the meantime… Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: English, Harry Potter, House, Kids and Teens, Literature, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, School Time, Series
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They’re always a popular choice for Halloween…
With the current popularity of Renaissance fairs, it’s no wonder that traditional Renaissance costumes are equally popular.
Not only reserved for the fair workers and those who attend them, Renaissance costumes also make charming additions to Halloween and costume parties. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: children, Clothing, Construction, costume, Halloween, kids, Parties, Party, Recreation, Shopping
The email in question came from Hotmail.com – from the U.K. It was a Money Order submission for a RENT© sweater set sent in on 2/25/09. We prepared an invoice and emailed it to the address provided. It bounced back immediately with the following error message attached:”550 Requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable – giving up on delivery of message”.
It is just one of the various error messages we receive for bounced emails. Regardless of the error message, the result is the same. We have no way to respond to the sender. Short of posting the entire email on our site and hoping the customer will notice it, we have no way to contact them, even if they send another email!
If you are using Hotmail or any other free email service, be aware that their spam filters are programmed to basically refuse any email that does not already exists in the recipients’ address book. Please make sure we can respond to your inquiries – whitelist our domain before you contact us.
Thanks!
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The Net offers amazing income-generating potential that can set you on the road to personal and financial independence.
You can create a Web site on your own regardless of technical knowledge and experience. Really. I did… and I can vouch for the fact that SBI works. I only wish the E-learning course had been available back in 1998 to lower the learning curve. SBI! takes an easily understandable set of fundamentals that give you the flexibility to build your own Internet business your way. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Australia, Distance Learning, Education, Electronic learning, Learning curve, Online Teaching and Learning, Online Training, World Wide Web
A quick update on Luna’s tote bag…
With an increased interest in the bag, we’ve been doing some serious multi-tasking during the past 10 days. But it’s all for the good. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Accessories, Add new tag, Crafts, fabric, handbags, luna, sewing, Shopping, Supplies, Tote bag, Wool
Wondering about sweater measurements for a 3 year old child?
Today’s three year old is far from toddling but…height and weight will also affect the size your child wears. Don’t forget that the size “3″ actually comes in two sizes: the Toddler 3 and the regular size 3. Toddler sizes tend to be shorter and wider than the corresponding child’s size. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Add new tag, Cardigan, Clothing, Infant, knitting, Measurement, Shopping, Sweater, sweaters, toddler
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No…it’s not too early to be thinking about Halloween 2009… Especially if you are trying to come up with a unique idea for a costume or if you want to have the best selection at your disposal.
At Hobbie’s House, some of our customers order as much as 1 year ahead just to be sure they get their costume completed in time. Many spook night parties are actually held prior to October 31rst.
We’ve been on the lookout for a few weeks now and it seem that Halloween31 will have their stock of new, adult Halloween costumes for 2009 available for preview and pre-order, in March 2009, so be sure to check their site next month.
Yes, Halloween is that very special time of year when even the adults get to play dress-up, even a little bit of “make pretend” should the mood move them. For every Halloween party, passing out candy, or otherwise potentially spooky event, having an excellent costume makes the night all the more fun and all the more fantastic. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Add new tag, adult halloween costume, carnival, cosplay, costume, Costumes, Donald Duck, George Washington Carver, Halloween, Halloween costume, october, Parties, Recreation, sexy halloween costume, United States
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Curious about the quality of Hobbie’s wizard wear? Looking for reviews and testimonials?
Our good name and reputation dates back to the mid seventies and is still evident locally, without so much as a dollar spent on advertising.
A couple years ago, we received a phone call from a person we did not immediately recognize. She had purchased custom made Easter finery for her daughter and hesitantly asked if we were “still in business”. Wow…it had been nearly 20 odd years years since we designed the outfit but here was grandma asking for a custom made item for her new grand-daughter! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Advertising, Business, customer, Easter, holidays, Marketing Advertising, testimonial, Word of mouth
The choice is yours…
We are preparing a list of new products for 2009 and forward but before we make the final choice as to the primary new item for 2009, we’d love to hear from everyone.
Stats collected from several sources give us some definite ideas as to general preferences but why leave the decision to our designers when you could be the one to select Hobbie’s new offering for 2009?
Fill out the quick survey found on Hobbie’s site blog to add your two cents worth to the final decision.
We might just opt to offer exactly the sweater or costume prop you are looking for!
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There is a difference between Junior and Misses sizes.
In an earlier post, we covered the differences between the two size ranges but here are the measurements to determine which Junior size comes closest to an “8″ in the Misses size range.
Please note that the measurements given below are your actual measurements not the finished measurements of the garment itself. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Business and Economy, Clothing, Fashion, Golf, Lingerie, Plus-Size, Shopping, Women
We’ve just edited the delivery dates for Hobbie’s wizard wear orders.
Available delivery listed in the Store’s shopping cart are as follows:
March 2009 is filling fast with orders for the Rent© sweater and scarf, as well as other special requests. The newly listed delivery dates are available for any custom knitwear order, not just wizard wear.
Are you aware of other Harry Potter© related events which you think should be included on our list? Be sure to contact us. We’ll add that date as a delivery option.
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Early in January, we ran out of the custom made hang tags we’ve been using for years in our primary custom knitting business.
I’m not talking about the care or size labels normally sewn into the body of a garment [by the way, those are required by law] but the small, card stock tags usually hanging from the sleeve or body of all clothing items. Read the rest of this entry »
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What is the difference between a Junior and a Misses size?
As a rule, Juniors are younger [in their early teens] and have a less developed body while clothing for Ladies in Misses sizes and designed for the classic hour glass or slightly pear shaped figures. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Add new tag, Clothing, Freedom of movement, junior size, juniors, knitting, measurements, Plus-Size, Shopping, Sizing, Sweater, sweaters, Target market, Women's
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