Today we’d like to introduce you to Jaime Rosegren.
Jaime, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I am a knitter who began getting more into exploring fiber. I was looking for a place where I could purchase locally-made supplies and learn more about fiber arts. When I realized that we didn’t have anything like that locally, I decided to open up Fiber Parts. Our initial stock for the store came from friends of mine who owned a sheep farm and fiber mill right here in Georgia.
The response from the local Fiber Community has been amazingly supportive. We do our best to showcase local fiber artists, dyers, crafters, and farms. We only carry US made yarn and supplies from independent dyers, crafters, and small batch fiber farms.
We want everyone to know that Fiber Parts isn’t just a yarn store! We celebrate all types of Fiber arts; catering to knitters, crocheters, weavers, felters and more.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Ha, not at all. I began the business as a pop-up at local art markets. Hauling all the show materials – and especially that yarn – around can get quite difficult, especially in the Georgia heat!
Financially, it’s always challenging to start a new business, of course. Fiber Parts is 100% self-funded. In the beginning of the venture, I applied, and was ultimately turned down for, an SBA loan.
I was very fortunate to find space at Custom Crafts By You. I am one of several makers and creatives housed there. They have given me a home and a permanent space to help grow my business, and in exchange I share the responsibility of running the shop.
Fiber Parts – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
We focus on American-made fibers and supplies. What that means is cultivating affordable brands that are grown and processed here in the US. ALL of our yarns come from American farms. Almost all our notions and supplies are US-made as well. We also pride ourselves on supporting other small businesses. For example, our weaving kits come from a maker in Tennessee and a potter in Lilburn makes our yarn bowls. We just began producing our own line of naturally-dyed yarns with fibers sourced from Georgia farms.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
If I can run the shop off my sales and not have to add my own money to pay bills, that is success for me! We’re about to hit our 1 year mark, so that’s a huge milestone for me personally.
Contact Info:
- Address: 4292 Railroad Ave
- Website: www.fiberparts.shop
- Phone: (678) 992-4549
- Email: hello@fiberparts.shop
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiberpartsshop/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiberparts.shop/
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