06/02/2026
A “Hi, this is me” post is so overdue, I’ve had lots of new followers recently and I always think it’s nice to see the person behind the keepsakes.. because after all it is just me, myself and I pouring my care and love into each and every keepsake I make.. and yes I do do a little happy dance for each order I receive wether it’s one bear or 10, I appreciate each and every one 🫶🏼
1. Hey i’m Sophie, the face behind Sojustmade, based in Kent with my husband and two boys. I’ve been stitching memories since 2019 when shortly after the world went a little crazy, I needed a creative outlet for my own mental health, being home with a newborn and 4 year old while my partner still continued to work full time. So that’s when a hobby turned into my very own successful business! In Sept 2020 I decided not to return to work in sheltered housing and Sojustmade became my full time work, which was a dream!
I’m very much a home body, I’m a creature of comfort and routine, the fussiest eater you’ll find and I’m just not one for drama. Leave the drama at the door and come in for a cuppa!
2. The reason behind my business, my boys. The late nights sewing, the early mornings admin and everything in between. My boys, now age 6 & 10 are the reason for it all, I want them to see their mummy as a successful small business owner doing something she loves and making it her own. I rarely feel proud of myself, I’m not one of those people that oozes confidence and can walk into a room and say “I run my own successful business creating keepsakes” but these two love what I do and are always telling me their proud and that’s enough for me.
3. Sometimes I look like this..
4. But most of the time I look like this..
5. So much planning and prep happens before the sewing. This is one of my favourite parts.
6. And last but not least, my absolute rock & biggest cheerleader. Without this man by my side I probably would have given up a long time ago, the start of this year began a little shaky for my business but he reminded me that when life gives you a sour person make some successful lemonade.. or something along those lines 😂
& if you made it through all that, thank you 🫶🏼