Sew Time Consuming - Page 6

kerosene · 11-12-2009, 03:53 PM

Thanks, Tulip!

Clod, I haven't really priced them, yet. I will be listing bags for sale in my Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/casebycase. I don't have anything listed yet, though, since I am still building inventory, doing some market research and working on some more interesting patterns. The fabric I have been buying, I have gotten at a discount. I collect coupons for fabric stores and buy my materials when they have good sales. I also ordered some from fabric.com, using coupon codes. These are 3 of them that I have ordered and will come in next week:

Antlers

Pressed Flowers
and

Tossed Flowers

These are all designer fabrics, which are quite popular, so I think they will look very nice. this site is dangerous! They have so many beautiful fabrics.

Monster, I agree. I think there is definitely potential for this to create income. Right now I am just really enjoying making the bags and sketching out new designs. I am addicted to fabric, now, too, so if anyone knows of a good support group for that, let me know.

But, yeah, if I don't start selling some more of these, my husband just might cut me off from the craft stores.

Easter baskets...that is another fantastic idea.

skysidhe · 11-14-2009, 08:37 AM

very nice case. They are very beautiful and professional looking.

monster · 11-21-2009, 10:42 PM

hey, another mom at the swim meet today had two fabric bags like these. I said "did you make these, they're really cool" she said oh no...and then her husband butted in with some designer name and that they cost a freaking fortune. So I'm all, "well I know somone...." better get that store up and running.....

kerosene · 11-21-2009, 11:04 PM

hehe....I am getting there...I have some listings ready...just need to finish them up and we are off and running!

ZenGum · 11-22-2009, 05:59 AM

If you are willing to be totally shameless about pricing you might crack the Japanese market. Practically every Japanese woman has at least one Brand Bag for at least $1,000, many have several, and the total top of the range can break $20,000. You'll need to make them from ostrich skin for that, though.

monster · 11-22-2009, 10:12 AM

what about squirrel skin? there's a plentiful free supply of that around here....

Clodfobble · 11-22-2009, 01:29 PM

I've heard it said that the original Cinderella story has been traced back to an ancient Gallic piece of folklore, and that in fact her "glass" slipper was a mistranslation at the time. Supposedly her fancy shoes were originally made of white squirrel fur.

kerosene · 12-08-2009, 04:24 PM

So, I just finished a cape for my step-daughter. Unfortunately I can't get pictures until she opens it on Christmas. I was pretty proud of this one. I made it from burgundy fleece and lined it in this cute printed flannel. It has a lined hood, too. It is fully reversible and I used strips of suede leather for tying at the shoulders. I can't wait for her to open it!

kerosene · 12-18-2009, 09:56 AM

I don't think I have put my latest up here. Check it out...sorry these are so frickin big!:

kerosene · 12-18-2009, 09:57 AM

And, I made a bigger version of the birdy bag for someone:

classicman · 12-18-2009, 11:29 AM

Absolutely beautiful case. You really are talented!

kerosene · 12-18-2009, 11:41 AM

Aw, thanks, classic. I am learning a lot, at least. I've been working on making a wallet with pockets and stuff, and it is giving me fits. I just about threw the thing out the window last night.

Actually, if I had tried to throw it out the window, it would have made a sound like being smacked by a pillow and just fell to the floor. Not satisfying.

Pie · 12-18-2009, 01:02 PM

So... where's your store??? I am seized with an overwhelming covetousness.

(Who knew that was an actual word?)

Tulip · 12-18-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pie

So... where's your store??? I am seized with an overwhelming covetousness.

Hahahahah......I was thinking the same! :p

kerosene · 12-18-2009, 03:45 PM

Sorry, it's at http://www.etsy.com/shop/casebycase.

11-21-2009, 10:42 PM	#3
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	hey, another mom at the swim meet today had two fabric bags like these. I said "did you make these, they're really cool" she said oh no...and then her husband butted in with some designer name and that they cost a freaking fortune. So I'm all, "well I know somone...." better get that store up and running..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-22-2009, 05:59 AM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	If you are willing to be totally shameless about pricing you might crack the Japanese market. Practically every Japanese woman has at least one Brand Bag for at least $1,000, many have several, and the total top of the range can break $20,000. You'll need to make them from ostrich skin for that, though. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-22-2009, 10:12 AM	#6
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	what about squirrel skin? there's a plentiful free supply of that around here.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-22-2009, 01:29 PM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I've heard it said that the original Cinderella story has been traced back to an ancient Gallic piece of folklore, and that in fact her "glass" slipper was a mistranslation at the time. Supposedly her fancy shoes were originally made of white squirrel fur. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

12-18-2009, 09:56 AM	#9
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I don't think I have put my latest up here. Check it out...sorry these are so frickin big!: Attached Images

11-12-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Thanks, Tulip! Clod, I haven't really priced them, yet. I will be listing bags for sale in my Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/casebycase. I don't have anything listed yet, though, since I am still building inventory, doing some market research and working on some more interesting patterns. The fabric I have been buying, I have gotten at a discount. I collect coupons for fabric stores and buy my materials when they have good sales. I also ordered some from fabric.com, using coupon codes. These are 3 of them that I have ordered and will come in next week: Antlers Pressed Flowers and Tossed Flowers These are all designer fabrics, which are quite popular, so I think they will look very nice. this site is dangerous! They have so many beautiful fabrics. Monster, I agree. I think there is definitely potential for this to create income. Right now I am just really enjoying making the bags and sketching out new designs. I am addicted to fabric, now, too, so if anyone knows of a good support group for that, let me know. But, yeah, if I don't start selling some more of these, my husband just might cut me off from the craft stores. Easter baskets...that is another fantastic idea.

11-14-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	very nice case. They are very beautiful and professional looking.

11-21-2009, 11:04 PM	#4
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	hehe....I am getting there...I have some listings ready...just need to finish them up and we are off and running!

12-08-2009, 04:24 PM	#8
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	So, I just finished a cape for my step-daughter. Unfortunately I can't get pictures until she opens it on Christmas. I was pretty proud of this one. I made it from burgundy fleece and lined it in this cute printed flannel. It has a lined hood, too. It is fully reversible and I used strips of suede leather for tying at the shoulders. I can't wait for her to open it!

12-18-2009, 09:57 AM	#10
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	And, I made a bigger version of the birdy bag for someone: Attached Images

12-18-2009, 11:29 AM	#11
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Absolutely beautiful case. You really are talented! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-18-2009, 11:41 AM	#12
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Aw, thanks, classic. I am learning a lot, at least. I've been working on making a wallet with pockets and stuff, and it is giving me fits. I just about threw the thing out the window last night. Actually, if I had tried to throw it out the window, it would have made a sound like being smacked by a pillow and just fell to the floor. Not satisfying. Last edited by kerosene; 12-18-2009 at 11:48 AM. Reason: rethought

12-18-2009, 01:02 PM	#13
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	So... where's your store??? I am seized with an overwhelming covetousness. (Who knew that was an actual word?) __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

12-18-2009, 03:45 PM	#15
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Sorry, it's at http://www.etsy.com/shop/casebycase.

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