Olives and Applesauce :: Olives and Applesauce custom carrier information

Please feel free to join our Yahoo Message Group for more information on our carriers, wearing help and stocking times.

Yahoo Message Group

Custom carrier information
How the custom process works
Fabric information
Time frame
Break down of charges

Custom carrier information

    Custom carriers are for people who love our carriers, but would prefer to choose their own panel or print fabric or would like a solid or two toned carrier. Because there is a wait list for your custom order we ask that you please have your fabric ready when you place your order to keep things moving in a timely fashion. We have three styles of carrier that we will offer for the customs list, the Full Buckle, sometimes called a soft structured carrier (SSC) or a Half Buckle also called a hybrid carrier and then a Mei Tai. The full buckle carrier has buckle straps for the shoulder and also for the waist while the half buckle carrier has longer straps that you tie to secure and a buckle waist. The Mei Tai will have tie straps for the waist and shoulders. All will have the seat darts and standard "O&A" body shape. All are equally supportive for the wearer and the child, but each has their own set of benefits. You can find out more about the size and style differences by reading this page.


How the custom process will work

Once your name comes up on the list you will be contacted via the email that you listed in the Yahoo database. You will be asked to send your $50.00 deposit to hold your slot and begin the process for your individual carrier. Please send this as gifted to avoid double fee's since your final payment will come as payment owed so that I have your address and can print a label. If you are paying cc I as that you cover the fee's for the same reason.This will confirm your order and allow me to answer any questions that you might have about the process. I will give you my mailing address if you are sending in your own fabric for your carrier and I ask that you please try to get it mailed within 5 business days to keep things moving smoothly for everyone. If you haven't already chosen your carrier size and style as well as strap color, we will go over those choices and find out what will be the best match for you. On occasion we will length the straps on either the half or full buckle carrier to accommodate someone that is fairly tall, but other than that we are not able to make changes to the design of our product. We have worked extremely hard on the design for this carrier and it has been tested as it is designed. To change the design would make the testing of the carrier nullified.

    When I finish your carrier I will email you and again give you my paypal address along with your balance due including shipping and then the carrier will be on it's way to you within 3 business days of your payment. In the event of non-payment, I reserve the right to sell your carrier after 14 days. I will not refund your deposit and you will not receive a refund for the cost of your fabric.

Fabric Information

    When you are looking for your print fabric keep in mind that the panel for the baby size is 16x16 inches and the toddler size is 16x18 inches. This means very large prints will be chopped up and will not look the same as they do on the bolt or online. You can find a wide variety of fabrics on line if you do a search for quilting fabrics or if you visit your local fabric shop. Also, remember there are darts in the body to provide a seat for your baby, but they will interrupt the pattern some. On most things it's unnoticeable, but for stripes it is visible and if this is something that will bother you, you might be better off choosing something that won't be disturbed by the darts. I am more than willing to use silk, minkee, velvet or suede on your carrier, but please note: anything that needs to be stabilized will incur a $15.00 charge that will be added to your balance. Please keep in mind, not all of these fabrics can be washed or cared for in the same way, just as they will not all wear the same way. It's important that you think about the way you will care for your carrier while you are choosing your fabric.

     If you are having your fabric dropped shipped from a vendor Please have them include a note with your name and address inside of the packaging. If you are sending your fabric directly to me make sure that your full name is on the outside of the package and that you include a note with your name and address as well as your email address inside the package. I have lots of packages coming and it is otherwise very difficult to keep fabrics with the right people.

    You will need to order one yard of your chosen panel fabric. If you want the inside of the carrier to be made from something other than the strap fabric, you will need one yard of that as well. Of course, I am more than willing to discuss your fabric choices with you and help you figure out how much to order, however I cannot help you choose your fabrics or decide between prints. Your fabrics need to be something you want to look at everyday and something that fit your lifestyle and that is not something I can decide for you. If you are having a hard time deciding, you can always post a poll at The Babywearer. I am pretty certain that most people choosing custom carriers are registered there and the members love seeing what people are planning and will offer suggestions if they can. I am not able to take various pictures of your print fabric with strap fabrics. If you are concerned that a particular strap fabric might not match your panel fabric, I am more than willing to send you a swatch for $2.00 (includes postage).

    I will try and keep a variety of strap colors in-stock for you to choose. If for some reason I do not have a color you want and you don't want to substitute a color I do have, you will be able to order a different color from the retail website of the supplier that I use. The fabric will have to be shipped directly to me to ensure that it is only ordered from the approved retailer. Please understand that special ordering strap fabric will set your order back by approximately 2 weeks while I wait for the fabric to be shipped and then cut.


    I will not pre-wash panel fabrics or strap fabrics. All of our strap fabrics have been pre-washed by the mill and will not bleed. If you are afraid something will bleed, please have it mailed to you first, so you can pre-wash it and iron it afterwards. If for some reason you are not able to have it shipped to you first and need it pre-washed, there will be a $5.00 surcharge added to your balance per fabric. I also want everyone to be aware I have a dog and a cat. They do not sleep on or play with the carriers, but they are in the same house. I do lint roller everything very, very well before I pack it, but if you have extreme allergies please be aware of the possibility of stray hairs.

Time Frame

Most all of this will depend on how soon you get your panel fabric to me and if you know what you want when your name comes up. Assuming that you know what you want when your name comes up and you also mail your fabric right away, I would say that you could expect to have an email notice about your carrier with in two weeks of my receiving your fabric. If it takes awhile for your fabric to arrive or if we need to spend some time deciding what you need that will back the order out some. The goal is to have an order completely finished and shipped within a 4-6 week time frame from when your name comes up on the list if you fabric is to me in a timely fashion.

Break down of charges

Full Buckle
   Standard 16 inch body- $150.00
   Extended 18 inch body- $155.00
   Organic Standard- $160.00
   Organic Extended- $165.00

Half Buckle
   Standard 16 inch body- $160.00
   Extended 18 inch body- $165.00
   Organic Standard- $170.00
   Organic Extended- $175.00

Mei Tai
   Standard 16 inch body- $160.00
   Extended 18 inch body-$165.00
   Organic Standard- $170.00
   Organic Extended- $175.00

Extras
   Hoody Style Hood- $15.00
   Stabilizer (silk, minkee, etc.)- $15.00
   Stabilizing entire wrap- $25.00
   Cargo Pocket- $15.00
   Infant Seat/Internal Harness - $15.00
   XLT Straps- $6.00
   Petite Straps- $0.00
   Appliqué- TBD by design, min. $10.00
   Embroidery- TBD by designs I have, min. $10.00
   Swatches- $2.00 (includes postage)
   Pre-washing and ironing fabric- $5.00

Hoods that Zip off or Snap off: *If mixing and matching, individual prices still apply. ie, 2 flat hoods and one hoody style would be $47.00, $15+$12+$20)
Flat Hoods (same order, if reordered previous hoods don't count for discount)
       1st hood- $15.00
       2nd hood- $12.00
       3rd hood- $8.00
Hoody Style Hoods (same order, if reordered previous hoods don't count for discount)
       1st hood- $20.00
       2nd hood- $17.00
       3rd hood- $13.00

	Home The Carrier Details Using Your Carrier Washing/Care The Fine Print Gallery Shop Shop Custom Carrier Support FAQ Babywearing 101 About Us Retailers Contact Us General Inquiries Wholesale Information
Please feel free to join our Yahoo Message Group for more information on our carriers, wearing help and stocking times. Yahoo Message Group Custom carrier information How the custom process works Fabric information Time frame Break down of charges Custom carrier information Custom carriers are for people who love our carriers, but would prefer to choose their own panel or print fabric or would like a solid or two toned carrier. Because there is a wait list for your custom order we ask that you please have your fabric ready when you place your order to keep things moving in a timely fashion. We have three styles of carrier that we will offer for the customs list, the Full Buckle, sometimes called a soft structured carrier (SSC) or a Half Buckle also called a hybrid carrier and then a Mei Tai. The full buckle carrier has buckle straps for the shoulder and also for the waist while the half buckle carrier has longer straps that you tie to secure and a buckle waist. The Mei Tai will have tie straps for the waist and shoulders. All will have the seat darts and standard "O&A" body shape. All are equally supportive for the wearer and the child, but each has their own set of benefits. You can find out more about the size and style differences by reading this page. How the custom process will work Once your name comes up on the list you will be contacted via the email that you listed in the Yahoo database. You will be asked to send your $50.00 deposit to hold your slot and begin the process for your individual carrier. Please send this as gifted to avoid double fee's since your final payment will come as payment owed so that I have your address and can print a label. If you are paying cc I as that you cover the fee's for the same reason.This will confirm your order and allow me to answer any questions that you might have about the process. I will give you my mailing address if you are sending in your own fabric for your carrier and I ask that you please try to get it mailed within 5 business days to keep things moving smoothly for everyone. If you haven't already chosen your carrier size and style as well as strap color, we will go over those choices and find out what will be the best match for you. On occasion we will length the straps on either the half or full buckle carrier to accommodate someone that is fairly tall, but other than that we are not able to make changes to the design of our product. We have worked extremely hard on the design for this carrier and it has been tested as it is designed. To change the design would make the testing of the carrier nullified. When I finish your carrier I will email you and again give you my paypal address along with your balance due including shipping and then the carrier will be on it's way to you within 3 business days of your payment. In the event of non-payment, I reserve the right to sell your carrier after 14 days. I will not refund your deposit and you will not receive a refund for the cost of your fabric. Fabric Information When you are looking for your print fabric keep in mind that the panel for the baby size is 16x16 inches and the toddler size is 16x18 inches. This means very large prints will be chopped up and will not look the same as they do on the bolt or online. You can find a wide variety of fabrics on line if you do a search for quilting fabrics or if you visit your local fabric shop. Also, remember there are darts in the body to provide a seat for your baby, but they will interrupt the pattern some. On most things it's unnoticeable, but for stripes it is visible and if this is something that will bother you, you might be better off choosing something that won't be disturbed by the darts. I am more than willing to use silk, minkee, velvet or suede on your carrier, but please note: anything that needs to be stabilized will incur a $15.00 charge that will be added to your balance. Please keep in mind, not all of these fabrics can be washed or cared for in the same way, just as they will not all wear the same way. It's important that you think about the way you will care for your carrier while you are choosing your fabric. If you are having your fabric dropped shipped from a vendor Please have them include a note with your name and address inside of the packaging. If you are sending your fabric directly to me make sure that your full name is on the outside of the package and that you include a note with your name and address as well as your email address inside the package. I have lots of packages coming and it is otherwise very difficult to keep fabrics with the right people. You will need to order one yard of your chosen panel fabric. If you want the inside of the carrier to be made from something other than the strap fabric, you will need one yard of that as well. Of course, I am more than willing to discuss your fabric choices with you and help you figure out how much to order, however I cannot help you choose your fabrics or decide between prints. Your fabrics need to be something you want to look at everyday and something that fit your lifestyle and that is not something I can decide for you. If you are having a hard time deciding, you can always post a poll at The Babywearer. I am pretty certain that most people choosing custom carriers are registered there and the members love seeing what people are planning and will offer suggestions if they can. I am not able to take various pictures of your print fabric with strap fabrics. If you are concerned that a particular strap fabric might not match your panel fabric, I am more than willing to send you a swatch for $2.00 (includes postage). I will try and keep a variety of strap colors in-stock for you to choose. If for some reason I do not have a color you want and you don't want to substitute a color I do have, you will be able to order a different color from the retail website of the supplier that I use. The fabric will have to be shipped directly to me to ensure that it is only ordered from the approved retailer. Please understand that special ordering strap fabric will set your order back by approximately 2 weeks while I wait for the fabric to be shipped and then cut. I will not pre-wash panel fabrics or strap fabrics. All of our strap fabrics have been pre-washed by the mill and will not bleed. If you are afraid something will bleed, please have it mailed to you first, so you can pre-wash it and iron it afterwards. If for some reason you are not able to have it shipped to you first and need it pre-washed, there will be a $5.00 surcharge added to your balance per fabric. I also want everyone to be aware I have a dog and a cat. They do not sleep on or play with the carriers, but they are in the same house. I do lint roller everything very, very well before I pack it, but if you have extreme allergies please be aware of the possibility of stray hairs. Time Frame Most all of this will depend on how soon you get your panel fabric to me and if you know what you want when your name comes up. Assuming that you know what you want when your name comes up and you also mail your fabric right away, I would say that you could expect to have an email notice about your carrier with in two weeks of my receiving your fabric. If it takes awhile for your fabric to arrive or if we need to spend some time deciding what you need that will back the order out some. The goal is to have an order completely finished and shipped within a 4-6 week time frame from when your name comes up on the list if you fabric is to me in a timely fashion. Break down of charges Full Buckle Standard 16 inch body- $150.00 Extended 18 inch body- $155.00 Organic Standard- $160.00 Organic Extended- $165.00 Half Buckle Standard 16 inch body- $160.00 Extended 18 inch body- $165.00 Organic Standard- $170.00 Organic Extended- $175.00 Mei Tai Standard 16 inch body- $160.00 Extended 18 inch body-$165.00 Organic Standard- $170.00 Organic Extended- $175.00 Extras Hoody Style Hood- $15.00 Stabilizer (silk, minkee, etc.)- $15.00 Stabilizing entire wrap- $25.00 Cargo Pocket- $15.00 Infant Seat/Internal Harness - $15.00 XLT Straps- $6.00 Petite Straps- $0.00 Appliqué- TBD by design, min. $10.00 Embroidery- TBD by designs I have, min. $10.00 Swatches- $2.00 (includes postage) Pre-washing and ironing fabric- $5.00 Hoods that Zip off or Snap off: *If mixing and matching, individual prices still apply. ie, 2 flat hoods and one hoody style would be $47.00, $15+$12+$20) Flat Hoods (same order, if reordered previous hoods don't count for discount) 1st hood- $15.00 2nd hood- $12.00 3rd hood- $8.00 Hoody Style Hoods (same order, if reordered previous hoods don't count for discount) 1st hood- $20.00 2nd hood- $17.00 3rd hood- $13.00

©2004 - 2010 Olives and Applesauce LLC. All rights reserved. Site Template Design by Tracey French Designs