ABOUT
Sockadoo is a small business based originally in Cardiff, Wales, but we have now moved to Aberdare Wales.
It all started with Sock Monkeys, which I have made for my Family and Friends for many years now. In 2011 when I attended my 1st craft fair, that I started to turn my hobby into a small business when I realised other people enjoyed my products too. The name 'Sockadoo' came about through a conversation in the car with my hubby, we had thrown business names around for a several days. Sockadoo just came out of the blue and we both liked it. I started doing regular Markets/Events in Cardiff and absolutly love meeting people and seeing the reactions when they realised everything was made from socks. I am always trying to find Craft Markets or Events to sell my creations. So if you one coming up get in touch to see if I am available to attend.
It started with just Sock Monkeys & Cats but now my list of different sock animals just gets bigger; Monkey, dogs, cats, giraffes, elephants, lambs, owls, Elephants, Caterpillars, Spiders... the list goes on and on. I have also started to make other items, such as; Gingerbreads decorations, Cushions and memory bears.
Embroidery side of my business started when I just wanted to do names on my Sockadoo's and my Dad lent me the money to buy one. He was fascinated in it watching it sew, he used to do hand embroidery in his early years. Unfortunately I lost me dad just before christmas 2014. With part of the inhertiance he left me I purchased a bigger embroidery machine and found the love of ITH (in the hoop) Embroidery making toys, bags, decorations etc......... As the market got busier I then purchased a bigger embroidery machine which has 6 needles saving changing colour so often.
When covid hit us in 2020 I went on to make masks for the next 18 months, this is where I found the joy of sewing with fabrics.
Since covid I have just been doing online and I have a area that sells my stuff in Cardiff Creative shop in Queens Arcade in Cardiff.
I am hoping to go back to Markets and event in 2023.
toy Safety
All the toys have been tested for safety and carry the UKCA, this means that the toys and materials used meet the current requirements set by The Toy Safety Directive and are suitable from birth upwards, unless otherwise indicated.
personalisation
I can personalise most, if not all handmade items avaliable. I can personalise with letters or numbers. This will come at an additional charge with the item.
