Sew Cute personalizes gifts, clothing

photo Sew Cute owner Jennifer Cook shows some of her beach-style bags that can be monogrammed in her LaFayette store.

The name says it all.

But what customers might not realize about Sew Cute, which offers monogrammed bibs, burp cloths, children's clothing and accessories, is that it's a family-based business in every aspect.

Store owner/monogram specialist Jennifer Cook works with her parents, store manager Beth Ramey and Jim Ramey, who helps her sew items in the store. Cook's Aunt Dianne Dodson, who knits, teaches knitting classes in the store too.

"We do quick turnaround work and prices are very reasonable," said Jennifer Cook, who's been sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting her whole life and monogramming for five years. "We always said if we can't afford it, we won't have it in the store. We keep gifts and monogramming affordable to everyone. We ship and take online orders."

Cook said she has sent orders as far north as New York and as far west as California.

One order she is working on involves monogramming a onesie every month for the mother of a young baby. So far, Cook has a created a butterfly outfit and a Fourth of July outfit for the baby, and each outfit says how old the baby is that month.

"We target what fits your family," said Cook. "You might have a 'Nanner,' so we make a bib that says 'I love my Nanner.'"

Longtime customer Lynn Huett Hartley said she enjoys shopping in the LaFayette store. She does have a "Nanner" in her family and recently purchased the "I love my Nanner" monogrammed burp cloth as well as a zebra backpack and wristband for her daughter and soon-to-be granddaughter.

"I love the personal touch at Sew Cute," said Hartley. "They donated to my nonprofit, Volunteers of America, in LaFayette in the past. We tell everyone to shop here. It's a great small store."

Sew Cute also monograms hats and shirts for ball teams and businesses.

"We like the hometown atmosphere in LaFayette," said Cook, adding that the LaFayette Square, where her business is located, is growing.

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