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Hobbie's Wizard Wear BlogWelcome to the Hobbie's Wizard Wear Blog!This site blog, titled "What's New?" will keep our subscribers updated on any changes made to the Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear website including any and all edits, news, views, and announcements we post.
It also updates when event organizers, promote a Wizarding event, symposium, conference or gathering, by creating a web page on our site, dedicated specifically to their event. This press release type announcement appears on the Wizarding Events page. This site blog is now interactive. Got a question about our knitwear? Please use the "tell you story" link below to open a simple form. We've started a knitting notebook to provide visitors with an interactive platform to ask questions...and we'll provide the answers, which are nearly always of interest to everyone. It will contain answers to questions submitted to our Customer Service department along with articles, tutorials and costuming resources. You can post comments according to topic, ask questions according to category and receive answers not only from Hobbie's House but also from everyone interested in participating. The Knitting Notebook is an integral part of our website and it will also provide us with a platform to respond to questions anyone submits which we consider to be valuable to all current or potential customers. To subscribe to the Wizard Wear Blog (no e-mail necessary), simply right-click on the orange RSS button found in the left margin, then paste the URL into your RSS reader. For questions related to pre-existing orders, simply send us an email. Our customers can be found throughout Canada from Quebec to British Columbia, most countries in western Europe, including the home of our favorite wizard, the Balkans, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and from coast to coast here in the USA. Hawaii too!
Open Thread - COS Styled Sweater!
The original Harry Potter styled school uniform sweater continues to be a customer favorite.
Jul 28, 2010, Ultimate Collector's Editions
Jul 19, 2010, Model 883294S Deluxe Wizard RobeModel 883294S Deluxe Wizard Robe is an officially licensed, children's Harry Potter robe. 3 sizes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Model 883294S Deluxe Wizard Robe" Jul 18, 2010, Model 889785 Deluxe Wizard RobeModel 889785 Deluxe Wizard Robe is an officially licensed, adult Harry Potter robe. Perfect for men and women. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Model 889785 Deluxe Wizard Robe" Jul 12, 2010, We've Updated the Delivery Schedule...It's barely mid July but our production schedule for August deliveries was fully booked as of July 10, 2010. Hobbie's House is closed for a full week during August so advancing the delivery date to September 2010 will allow us to maintain our minimum turn around time. "Monthly" delivery dates are not date specific. Orders are delivered throughout the month, according to the numerical sequence in which the orders were submitted. Thank you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "We've Updated the Delivery Schedule..." Jul 12, 2010, RENT Sweater Sizing and MeasurementsLooking for a custome fit? Review measurements and detailed RENT sweater sizing information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "RENT Sweater Sizing and Measurements" Jun 24, 2010, AOL.com email addressesWe tried... At 11:12 this morning, we received an email inquiry through our Customer Service form related to the purchase of 2 RENT sweaters. The sender had an aol.com email address. We responded at 11:36 and as expected, AOL rejected our email. AOL is notorious for automatically rejecting incoming email which it does not recognize. Best bet is to white list OUR domain in your AOL account prior to sending us an email. Otherwise, you'll wonder why we did not respond. "Ma...", we'll be happy to re-send our respond to your email inquiry regarding your interest in ordering 2 RENT sweaters. Be sure to white-list OUR domain, then send us an email to let us know. Jun 24, 2010, RENT - The Musical & MovieThe RENT sweater and scarf...custom knit. It's Hobbie's version of the popular worn by Mark Cohen in RENT©! Permalink -- click for full blog post "RENT - The Musical & Movie" Jun 15, 2010, Hobbie's Knitting Pattern CollectionHobbie's knitting pattern collection continues to grow with patterns for sweaters, vests, cardigans and more... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Knitting Pattern Collection" Jun 15, 2010, The Best Wizard Wear ResourcesA collection of the best wizard wear resources to help you complete an award winning costume. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Best Wizard Wear Resources" Jun 13, 2010, RENT Sweater and Scarf - Order PageYour can order the RENT Sweater and Scarf directly from this page or through Hobbie's Store. Permalink -- click for full blog post "RENT Sweater and Scarf - Order Page" Jun 11, 2010, Harry's Wizarding World...Will you be among the first to visit Orlando's newest Universal Studios park? May 30, 2010, Hobbie's Knitting NotebookIn response to a question related to a possible error in the measurement chart for our "Wizard Wear" in children's sizes, we posted a response in the Knitting Notebook.
To read our response to this or any other question, be sure to click on the
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We happen to be drafting a knitting pattern for a character sweater in a Child's size 6. This sweater has an average fit...not too loose but not close
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Finished Measurements - Childs Size 6"
Answers to frequently asked questions from our customers...
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Compare US sizes and measurements to corresponding international sizes.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "International sizes As Compared To U.S. Sizes" Mar 22, 2010, OPEN THREAD - COS School SweaterWould you like to see this high quality, 100% acrylic imported yarn replaced with...
We look forward to your input! Simply toggle open the form above and post your preference. Thank you. Feb 26, 2010, Thanks for the Soccer Scarf!Ordered a scarf in my football club's colours. Very impressed with the quality and product -- several people asked me where I got it from. Photo courtesy Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thanks for the Soccer Scarf!" Feb 8, 2010, Working Calendar for Hobbie's House of Wizard WearCheck our working calendar for the status of your order. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Working Calendar for Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear" Jan 27, 2010, Need To Contact Us?There are several ways to contact us at Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Need To Contact Us?" Jan 23, 2010, Sweater Measurements For A Perfect FitMeasurements - There is a difference between actual and finished measurements - How to pick the correct size garment. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sweater Measurements For A Perfect Fit" Jan 22, 2010, 2010 Wizarding EventsMajor 2010 Wizarding events, symposiums and conferences. Permalink -- click for full blog post "2010 Wizarding Events" Nov 22, 2009, The Wizard School CardiganAll buttoned up! It's the Wizard School Cardigan - another option for your school uniform. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Wizard School Cardigan" Oct 30, 2009, Hobbie's Link DirectoryHobbie's link directory - High value resources of interest to our visitors. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Link Directory" Oct 24, 2009, Halloween is for costumes!Halloween is magical - make yours a special event!. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Halloween is for costumes!" Oct 24, 2009, How does a Misses size 8 compare to Junior sizes?There is a difference between Junior and Misses sizes. In an earlier post, we covered the differences between the two size ranges but here are the measurements Permalink -- click for full blog post "How does a Misses size 8 compare to Junior sizes?" Oct 23, 2009, Cardigan Measurements - Childs Size 4Does your four year old actually wear a size 4? Not likely... These days, kids grow like good weeds! Height and weight will also affect the size Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cardigan Measurements - Childs Size 4" Oct 23, 2009, Sweater Measurements - Childs Size 3TWondering about sweater measurements for a 3 year old child? Today's three year old is far from toddling but...height and weight will also affect the Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sweater Measurements - Childs Size 3T" Sep 8, 2009, Perfect Wizard Wear Knitting YarnsWhere to find the perfect knitting yarns for Wizard School sweaters, vests, and cardigans. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Perfect Wizard Wear Knitting Yarns" Aug 27, 2009, Tudor Fashion TrendSeems that if you wait long enough, fashion styles do come around again. The Fall 2009 designer collections were influenced by the Tudor era but... Personally still favor the originals! Aug 25, 2009, Custom Made Wizard RobesCustom made wizard robes - Know where to find them? Had one made? Share your story with all wizarding fans! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Custom Made Wizard Robes" Aug 22, 2009, Junior 15 MeasurementsThe Junior 15 is the largest size in the Junior range. Although the full hip measurement is narrower, it compares to a Miss size 14 and a Petite Permalink -- click for full blog post "Junior 15 Measurements" Aug 22, 2009, Junior 11 MeasurementsThe Junior 11 is closer to a Misses size 10 than to the size 12. Actually, it could be considered an in-between size but remember that the Juniors Permalink -- click for full blog post "Junior 11 Measurements" Aug 21, 2009, Hobbie's Knitting NotebookThe Hobbie's House Knitting Notebook - A collection of articles and past blog posts. Add your questions and comments. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hobbie's Knitting Notebook" Aug 20, 2009, Do I wear a Junior or Misses size?What is the difference between a Junior and a Misses size? As a rule, Juniors are younger in their early teens and have a less developed body while clothing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Do I wear a Junior or Misses size?" Aug 20, 2009, Junior SizesRule of thumb...the right size is the size that fits YOU regardless of what the label says. A size chart is really nothing more than a guideline as Permalink -- click for full blog post "Junior Sizes" Aug 20, 2009, Comparing A Miss Size 6 To Junior SizesYou usually wear a Misses size 6 but you spotted something really special in the Junior sizes - and you have to have it! Which Junior size comes Permalink -- click for full blog post "Comparing A Miss Size 6 To Junior Sizes" Aug 19, 2009, Rent© Sweater and ScarfI just received my reproduction sweater and scarf set from the movie and musical, Rent©. The quality of workmanship is exquisite on the pieces! At Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rent© Sweater and Scarf" Aug 10, 2009, House Sweaters in Custom ColorsHouse sweaters from Hobbie's House of Wizard Wear can be knit in colors other than charcoal gray as main color. We actually transformed the school cardigan into Cosplay knitwear with the use of bright colors and we're changing the look of the "Initial" sweater with use of different yarns. The cardigan can also be designed as a "Letterman" sweater...Rydell style. The possibilities are endless. Permalink -- click for full blog post "House Sweaters in Custom Colors" Jul 31, 2009, The Initial Sweater - With or Without the Initial!The Initial Sweater is such a versatile style! You can trim it with rolled, ribbed or turned hems and knit it in an endless variety of yarns. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Initial Sweater - With or Without the Initial!" Jun 25, 2009, http://208.109.69.149They're back! The very best in patches for all your wizard wear costuming needs and your Source for Harry Potter Wizarding Permalink -- click for full blog post "http://208.109.69.149" Jun 25, 2009, The PatchPalaceNeed patches for your wizard wear sweaters? The PatchPalace is your Source for Harry Potter Wizarding Permalink -- click for full blog post "The PatchPalace" Jun 23, 2009, AOL Bounced Email from Newsletter SubscriberIf you are recent subscribers to Hobbies's newsletter, and you are waiting for the Login information for the knitting patterns page, please note that many emails are bouncing right back to us. Case in point? This morning's email came from AOL and Boxbe addresses. We make at least 3 attempts to send email to these subscribers through Google and Outlook...without success. In fact the error message we usually receive is as follows: message rejected by the recipient domain. Until our domain is white listed in your email program, we cannot respond to any incoming messages from these subscribers. Thank you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "AOL Bounced Email from Newsletter Subscriber" Jun 20, 2009, Wizard Wear Size ChartsReview Hobbie's Wizard Wear size charts to determine if our standard sizing compares to the size you normally purchase. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wizard Wear Size Charts" Jun 17, 2009, More Halloween Costume IdeasNeed Halloween costume ideas? Thanks to the Captain, we've found more! Permalink -- click for full blog post "More Halloween Costume Ideas" May 13, 2009, The POA School SweaterThe POA school sweater...a different style with richer, darker colors. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The POA School Sweater" May 2, 2009, Socks - For Team Sports!Knee socks designed to match your Sports Team Sweater and worn under the shin guards. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Socks - For Team Sports!" May 1, 2009, A New Team Sweater!The new Team Sweater has a slightly different look and darker, richer colors. 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DisclaimerHobbie's House of Wizard Wear collection of custom knit sweaters, scarves, vests and cardigans are neither official nor licensed Harry Potter© products. These heirloom quality knits are merely reproductions of our own design. We strive to make these, and other costuming pieces, as authentic looking as possible with the use of high quality materials, accurate colors, attention to detail and superior workmanship. |
A Testimonial..."Received school sweater today and am amazed at the quality of the product! It's a perfect fit, gorgeous, beautifully made and looks like it came right out of the movie! I am so pleased, now I really can't wait to get my scarf! Thanks so much- I'm telling everyone about you!" - Sarah, Alberta, Canada - February 2006 |
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