Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A new business with "frequently asked questions".

I'm new to this, you're new to this, lets work through it together.

Here's what I think people might ask (these will update over time to actual FAQs).

Why is your business called "FunStabs"?

I was daydreaming about what I could make as a business back when I was a teacher. I love tattoos and drawing and painting and making stuff, so I was thinking maybe I could be a tattoo artist and thoroughly disappoint my parents. I refer to my tattoos as fun stabs because I am a deeply broken person. Then I made the leap between tattoo needles and sewing needles. Cue the idea not leaving my head - even when I left my job. Thus, here we are, almost a year on from thought genesis, and I'm still not quite there with the business - but I am further along than just a name. So, that's some progress there.

Can I hire you for a workshop/one off unique job?

First of all, thank you for thinking of me! Second of all, absolutely! Please contact me at contact@funstabs.com with details of what you're looking for, and I will get back to you as soon as possible with my availability and prices.

Who can you run workshops for?

I will run workshops for anyone - as long as I deem it safe to do so. I am a qualified teacher (textiles specialist, believe it or not) and have seven years experience of teaching a range of age groups and abilities. I have also worked with local autism charities for a number of years, which has given me a deep and profound understanding of a range of conditions and working with these instead of against them. I'm not afraid of a challenge and will happily tailor sessions to your needs.

Returns

If you have got something from me that you're not satisfied with, please let me know at contact@funstabs.com as soon as you can, and I will work with you to sort the issue., More info can be found on our policies page.

I want to donate fabrics/materials - how can I go about that?

Awh, heck yeah, that's amazing! I don't have loads of room as I'm currently working out of my living room, but I'm happy to rehome fabrics and friends if I have space! Please contact me at contact@funstabs.com and let me know what you'd like to donate.

I want something by you but I can't afford it!

Pal, do not stress; I totally get it <3 Message me here and let me know your budget and I'm sure there will be something we can work out.

I want to help your business grow - but how?

Pal, I am glad you asked! There are a couple of ways to go about this, which I shall list below:

Word of mouth (by far the cheapest and potentially most effective option)
Donating old clothes/fabrics for me to upcycle and customise (I'll work out a loyalty/discount scheme to go with this!)
Hire me! I will run workshops to help teach people how to learn these skills!
Buy my stuff! The more income this has, the more I can advertise and grow awareness!
My Amazon Wishlist (I don't want to give Jeff more money either, but it's an easy way for me to get my hands on new materials for workshops and such)
I don't know how investors work or any of that "I have lots of spare money and want to give it to small businesses" experience, but if you do - please feel free to get in touch <3

Do you ship/work internationally?

As of right now, I don't have the capacity to work internationally. This is something that I will explore in the future when FunStabs develops from the teeny tiny business it currently is. Please contact me if you're desperate to work with me.