How does a SAS program work?

*erin* · 12-07-2005, 10:48 AM

Can anyone do it or is it a copyrighted form of selling soakers? I googled the phrase and didn't come up with anything.

meritodd1221 · 12-07-2005, 10:51 AM

I don't think its copyrighted -- Jesse could answer that for sure. Basically, the WAHM has a program where she takes a certain number of members and knits for them for an entire year -- one soaker/shorts/longies for each season.

I could be wrong, but if its not anything copyrighted, anyone can set something like that up, as long as they are either using their own pattern, or licensed to sell from the pattern they use. (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about this!)

littleturtlemama · 12-07-2005, 11:02 AM

it's defintiely not a copyrighted thing (well, maybe youshouldn't use the exact words "soaker a season") cause there were other wahms who did it before Jesse. I remember Sherrie from Flicker and Suds did it, I'm thinking maybe our own Pam did it as well, and I have a vauge recollection that Karen at KSS did something similar. Those are just off the top of my head, I know there have been others as well

indiegirl · 12-07-2005, 03:36 PM

When I advertised it a year ago, I thought of the concept and name in my own wee lil brain. That has no bearing on whether it had been done it the past, but I do remember that there wasn't anything like it at the time in the research I did. I am not a hyena and don't have much exposure to the diapering community, so I'm not sure of the historical take on it.

Jesse

earthwhisper · 12-07-2005, 03:38 PM

You can not copyright a method of selling an item. I don't think anyone "owns" rights to the name, soaker a season. I think the idea is brilliant.

indiegirl · 12-07-2005, 03:45 PM

And to your question, no it's not copyrighted. It's a lot of prep and thinking through your policies and then, of course, you have to sell them LOL. It took awhile to catch on. There's a level of trust that has to be established on both ends, kwim? I opened membership up in Dec or Jan last year and wasn't full until this fall. I have a waiting list now, though.

littleturtlemama · 12-07-2005, 06:53 PM

It's amazing how often that happens, Jesse

I cna't tell youthe number of tims I've been mulling over a design in ym head for ages and then I happen upon a pattern with virtually the identical design. I guess great minds really do think alike, LOL!

Like I said, though, I definitely think it would be taboo to use the soaker a season moniker, since I think most familiar with the wool diaper world automatically associate that with The Freelance Mama, our one and only Jesse

12-07-2005, 10:48 AM	#1
erin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 207 Reputation: 1102 Rep Power: 29	How does a SAS program work? Can anyone do it or is it a copyrighted form of selling soakers? I googled the phrase and didn't come up with anything. __________________ Erin wife to Michael and mommy to Abigail WAHM of Het Schaapje -- Hand Dyed Yarn My blog, Dutch Girl Diary "I am a knitting, sewing, quilting, internet-surfing, thrift-store shopping junkie and proud of it!"

12-07-2005, 10:51 AM	#2
meritodd1221 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,121 Reputation: 2412 Rep Power: 65	I don't think its copyrighted -- Jesse could answer that for sure. Basically, the WAHM has a program where she takes a certain number of members and knits for them for an entire year -- one soaker/shorts/longies for each season. I could be wrong, but if its not anything copyrighted, anyone can set something like that up, as long as they are either using their own pattern, or licensed to sell from the pattern they use. (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about this!) __________________ Meridith -- mama of Jonathan and Emma and Josiah ~ Handspun Blog ~ www.sweetknits.com Proud to be an LTKnitter!

12-07-2005, 11:02 AM	#3
littleturtlemama Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Under a PILE of YARN! Posts: 2,947 Reputation: 2816 Rep Power: 92	it's defintiely not a copyrighted thing (well, maybe youshouldn't use the exact words "soaker a season") cause there were other wahms who did it before Jesse. I remember Sherrie from Flicker and Suds did it, I'm thinking maybe our own Pam did it as well, and I have a vauge recollection that Karen at KSS did something similar. Those are just off the top of my head, I know there have been others as well __________________ Theresa ~ Mama to a tribe of boys Little Turtle Knits

12-07-2005, 03:36 PM	#4
indiegirl Mod Mama Fluffo's Super-Friend Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neverland Posts: 1,495 Reputation: 8108 Rep Power: 183	When I advertised it a year ago, I thought of the concept and name in my own wee lil brain. That has no bearing on whether it had been done it the past, but I do remember that there wasn't anything like it at the time in the research I did. I am not a hyena and don't have much exposure to the diapering community, so I'm not sure of the historical take on it. Jesse __________________ [b]The Freelance Mama

12-07-2005, 03:38 PM	#5
earthwhisper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Turlock Posts: 777 Reputation: 2819 Rep Power: 69	You can not copyright a method of selling an item. I don't think anyone "owns" rights to the name, soaker a season. I think the idea is brilliant. __________________ Wendy mommy to Sierra ~6 and Madeleine ~3 http://earthwhispefiberarts.com

12-07-2005, 03:45 PM	#6
indiegirl Mod Mama Fluffo's Super-Friend Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neverland Posts: 1,495 Reputation: 8108 Rep Power: 183	And to your question, no it's not copyrighted. It's a lot of prep and thinking through your policies and then, of course, you have to sell them LOL. It took awhile to catch on. There's a level of trust that has to be established on both ends, kwim? I opened membership up in Dec or Jan last year and wasn't full until this fall. I have a waiting list now, though. __________________ [b]The Freelance Mama

12-07-2005, 06:53 PM	#7
littleturtlemama Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Under a PILE of YARN! Posts: 2,947 Reputation: 2816 Rep Power: 92	It's amazing how often that happens, Jesse I cna't tell youthe number of tims I've been mulling over a design in ym head for ages and then I happen upon a pattern with virtually the identical design. I guess great minds really do think alike, LOL! Like I said, though, I definitely think it would be taboo to use the soaker a season moniker, since I think most familiar with the wool diaper world automatically associate that with The Freelance Mama, our one and only Jesse __________________ Theresa ~ Mama to a tribe of boys Little Turtle Knits

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