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The Sewing Room

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  • PootleFlump_3
    PootleFlump_3 Posts: 1,110 Forumite
    Rufus - your top is great. Im too scared to try and make any more clothes after my potato sack (aka dress) disaster! It looks brilliant!

    Treacle - welcome to the thread. Your card holder is lovely.

    Pennib - Love ginger nuts - he is sooo cute! (love the biscuits too - i actually went looking for them today as aint had them for years and you reminded me of them! Didnt find any though. Try again tomorrow (love dunking them in my tea!)

    Ooo Hart thats great. Love that contrast between the inside and outside. Have you done your craft thing yet?
  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
    Hi Pootle :D not done the craft thing yet, it's next Thursday :) I am getting a bit nervous though. Im just not sure what prices to put on the stuff I have done :(
    It looks ok but my stuff is not perfect, I have the odd wobbly line so what does anyone think? I don't want to make a loss but I dont want to over charge and end up bringing it all home :(
    It is at a childrens play and party center (my work place) so it will be mostly mum's with little ones as it's 10am -2pm.
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
    ~ Author Unknown
  • sethsgran
    sethsgran Posts: 2,855 Forumite
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    hart the bag is fabulous. I too love the contrast of colour
    Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes
  • PootleFlump_3
    PootleFlump_3 Posts: 1,110 Forumite
    Sue, I would take into account the money you have outlayed for each item so that you at least cover your costs (fabric, thread etc) then add on a bit more to cover your time. There is no point in doing it at a loss as it defeats the purpose. As you get into the swing of selling your things you will feel more confident about adding more on and you will get a better feel for what people think each item is worth. Even if you just add on a tiny bit you will know that its a fair price. Try and stay confident about it. Your stuff is lovely x
  • nykied
    nykied Posts: 951 Forumite
    All your makes are gorgeous Hart, I can't see you having any trouble selling them - I'd buy them if I were at the craft fair. Good luck! xox
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    Hart I would use the fayre as an experement and take different price stickers - start at higher end and see if things shift and if they dont shift then reduce but not to the point where you loose money ...also dont be despondent if you have some left...try just it as a learning experience :) Enjoy! Spent the eve trying to find two holes I saw in quilt (lesson learned - pin as soon as you see a hole or spend hours trying to find the flipping things!) and snipping all the odd bits of loose cotton! Tomorrow is doing edges and tidyup and then sat is the sandwich making bit!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • xxvickixx
    xxvickixx Posts: 2,773 Forumite
    Hart, I think the things you've made are great, and the sort of style you do is really popular right now (well it amongst the mums that I know anyway) I wouldn't worry about imperfections as people can see what they are buying and anyway they are never as bad as you think they are.
    I hope it goes well, I can imagine how nervous you must be, but do try and enjoy it. It must be an amazing feeling when someone buys something that you have made.
    Please let us know how you get on - good luck! x
  • Sarahjovi
    Sarahjovi Posts: 1,017 Forumite
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    hart44 wrote: »
    Hi Pootle :D not done the craft thing yet, it's next Thursday :) I am getting a bit nervous though. Im just not sure what prices to put on the stuff I have done :(
    It looks ok but my stuff is not perfect, I have the odd wobbly line so what does anyone think? I don't want to make a loss but I dont want to over charge and end up bringing it all home :(
    It is at a childrens play and party center (my work place) so it will be mostly mum's with little ones as it's 10am -2pm.

    Hi Hart,

    The trick with Craft Fayres is to have something for the children to buy at pocket money prices. I have found even if you don't sell much, at least the pocket money items cover the cost of the stall. I made a couple of little bags from the pockets of old jeans, and put a bit of cord on them so the girls could wear them like a cross body bag, and added a little embellishment and sold them for £2.00 each, I have also sold badges made on a badge it machine with popular images on them (Hello Kitty, ben 10 etc.,) and sold them for 50p. The items need to reflect the age group of the children at the event you're at!

    Sarah:D
  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
    Thank you very much everyone for the kind and helprful advice, it is very much appreciated.
    I will make a few bits for the kids too after all it is a play center where Im going and the kids are good at pulling on mum's purses :rotfl:
    I will keep you all updated :D
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
    ~ Author Unknown
  • Bunny200
    Bunny200 Posts: 627 Forumite
    Sew Essential are having a half price sale on Simplicity & New Look Patterns including patterns
    hth
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