"Hi Gloria and Crystal, I am in the same boat as both of you. I am trying to discover my "niche". I love to make clothes to sell, and I know that you have to determine what your main product is going to be. I am still…"
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Anna Kellogg replied to the discussion 'Get Started' in the group Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations"I think that basically the first thing you need to determine is if your product is viable. What I did is make up about ten sample versions of my scarf and give them to my most social and outgoing friends, neighbors, and acquaintences that…"
Marsha Egleston replied to the discussion 'Get Started' in the group Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations"I have sold online and at a few craft fairs. Hope to do many more craft fairs this year. I agree, you need to check them out to see what sells at each. You will be surprised at what might be a big seller at one and at another it is a flop. That is…"
Judith Mercer replied to the discussion 'Get Started' in the group Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations"I like the idea of giving out business cards, I could handle that. The website business, well its a necessity but I'm worried about how to do it and whether its a worthwhile cost or waste of money.
I think maybe, if you have the…"
Crystal replied to the discussion 'Get Started' in the group Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations"Chelle is right. Word of mouth can make or break you. If people know who you are and you have a good reputation you'll be a success.
The tips I recieved at the last craft show are as follows:
b>Scope out the Craft Fair Before Renting…"
Chelle replied to the discussion 'Get Started' in the group Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations"I have found word of mouth is very powerful. I give all my clients business cards to give to their friends and anyone that asks about the products I have made for them. It is also helpful to have a blog or web page people can view your items and…"
Crystal replied to the discussion 'Get Started' in the group Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations"Thank you for posting.
I went to a craft fair last weekend and I sold enough to make my booth fee and a little above. I got a lot of feedback from shopers and made some notes about what people seemed to like.
I was fortunate enough to be placed in…"
Gloria Allender replied to the discussion 'Get Started' in the group Marketing Your Hand-Made Creations"Crystal, I don't have any suggestions or advice, but I'm interested in this topic as well. I've checked in to Etsy and it seems like a few people do very well there, but most just kind of exist. I'd love to hear from people who…"
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I have lots of creative craft ideas as I'm sure all of us here do, but what were your first steps to selling? How did you begin? I've bought lots of books that go into great detail about business plans, financial statements, office equipment, and defining your vision, but does all that need to be done in the beginning? I work full time and go to school part-time, but desperately want my own business. I know about Etsy and Ebay. But how else did you get your name out there? I want to know…See More
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I have lots of creative craft ideas as I'm sure all of us here do, but what were your first steps to selling? How did you begin? I've bought lots of books that go into great detail about business plans, financial statements, office equipment, and defining your vision, but does all that need to be done in the beginning? I work full time and go to school part-time, but desperately want my own business. I know about Etsy and Ebay. But how else did you get your name out there? I want to know…See More
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"Fancy Smancy!! The color and fabric combination looks Jane Austin inspired. Very beautiful."
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- I am an awesome:
- I love to sew. I've always been creative. I think the first thing I ever made that left an impression on me was paper curls for a pilgrims hair in elementary school. It required the steps of cutting out the strips of paper, gluing the tips around the face and curling the ends with scissors. What dimension, and brilliance!!! I've been hooked ever since.
- My sewing interests are:
- garment, home decor, quilting
- My sewing machine(s):
- Vintage Singer, and a Brother
- I am interested in patterns such as:
- I love them all. As the years go by it seems that patter change. One year Simplicity makes the perfect patterns; the next it's McCalls.
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