Need to make a new retreat bag or a clutch purse
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Need to make a new retreat bag or a clutch purse
I completed a class on making a clutch purse/wallet...one of the ladies later made 200 and sold them at craft fair for $70 each, they were gone in 30 minutes.....[ATTACH=CONFIG]546678[/ATTACH]
The pattern is free from: emmalinebags.com. Also she has retreat bags in two sizes, you can see in the background pictures of those. I made 16 clutch purses for friends and family this past Christmas, and so far have made 4 retreat bags utilizing the large size pattern.
The pattern is free from: emmalinebags.com. Also she has retreat bags in two sizes, you can see in the background pictures of those. I made 16 clutch purses for friends and family this past Christmas, and so far have made 4 retreat bags utilizing the large size pattern.
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As ManiacQuilter2 said, lucky her.
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When I walk through craft shows I look for excellent craftsmanship, functionality, eye appeal, etc. I assume that her booth was eye catching and professional too. Obviously she combined all of that to have the quick sell through on her items. Customers were given a reason to open up their pocketbooks. That is wonderful! Just because someone "can" make something does not mean it meets high standards and is marketable. Kudos to her!
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That's $14,000! I have no idea how long each bag took, especially after the lady "learned" the pattern and invented some shortcuts, but it sounds as if she was able to make a very fine profit. I'm very impressed.
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