Monday, August 25, 2008

Reinstating the Scandi Mei Tai Tutorial

You can find the Scandi Mei Tai tutorial at its new home, here: http://scanditute.blogspot.com/

It is no longer private, it can be viewed by anyone and everyone. I had no idea how much of an impact its removal would have. I've been contacted by well over 100 people from as far away as Iceland and I've read on other forums and blogs how much disappointment it has caused.

The tutorial has existed with very little care and feeding from me since I first created it last fall. I recently tracked the traffic and learned that some days the blog has 400+ hits! I had no idea it was so popular. :)

Thanks to everyone for all your support. Please, if you have posted about the tutorial on other boards and forums, I would appreciate if you could update the link.

Happy sewing!

Kristen

Monday, August 18, 2008

Removal of Scandi Tute

It is with deep regret that I must remove the Scandi Mei Tai tutorial from my blog. Although the blog clearly states "Personal Use Only," it has come to my attention that the tutorial is being used by others for purposes of making and selling mei tais for profit. One particular mei tai vendor has even deleted her comments thanking me for tutorial because she doesn't want it revealed that she learned how to sew one from my instructions. This was not the intention of the tutorial, and goes against the spirit of good will that tutorials promote. Secondly, the tutorial is NOT a professional method for mei tai construction. It is very basic and will deliver a "safe" carrier, but there is so much more that needs to be addressed before starting a baby carrier business.

If you are an honest DIYer and truly want to make a carrier in which to use for your own purposes - to carry your own children or to promote babywearing with your friends and family, please send me an e-mail at oliviaboliviameitai@yahoo.com. I will be happy to send you a private link to the tutorial or answer any questions you may have.

I truly feel terrible doing this, but I have to protect my intellectual property and this is the only way I have to exercise that control.