Whodini Handmade

Orange Coast College's very own fashion department graduate, Jay Pezzelle took some time to answer my questions so we can get updated on his handmade line of totes, wallets and sometimes custom jeans.

1. What's your name and where is company based?

Jay A. Pezzlle based out of beautiful Long Beach, Calif.

2. What is Whodini handmade all about? What do you sell?

At the current moment I am making tote bags and wallets but I would like to get back into making an array of things. Whodini is all about fun and handmade. I feel I am getting back to the basics, my first love of sewing simple fun tote bags and wallets. Nothing too fancy, just good clean stuff.

3. How long have you been doing this?

I have been sewing Whodini products since 2003 I think.

4. What was your original inspiration?

Originally I wanted to be more than just some boring tee shirt company, so I learned to sew. I would have to say that Paul Frank was one of my first real inspirations, and still is for that matter.

5. What inspires you now?

I just like making things when I get the free time and energy to turn on the machines and get to work.

6. Do you have a wife? Any kids?

I have my lovely wife Kelli. We have been married almost four years and we have little Sloane Rose still in the oven due out on July 8th! Can't wait.

7. What is currently going on at Whodini Handmade?

Not too much. I had to put things on hold when I was in a motorcycle accident in November. Now I am doing better but bummed I missed that holiday season. Now I am trying to make some stuff here there and get back in the swing of things.

8. Any plans for the future of Whodini Handmade?

Just to keep on trucking with new fun designs for all the party people out there. Keep making fun well made product for the chosen few.

Thanks for answering my questions, Jay. We hope to see a lot more of your stuff in the future.

-Christina