Do you sell your Bow Tucks?
#3
I make totes-not the bow tucks pattern and I charge $40. They are lined and have inside and outside pockets and a magnetic snap. I'm in California, and probably would sell them a little cheaper if I was in a different part of the country.
It seems prices are higher out here and they seem higher in southern california than northern california.
It seems prices are higher out here and they seem higher in southern california than northern california.
#4
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 324
I've now sold several and get $75 if I make the handbag length straps and $80 if I make the straps shoulder length.
I mostly do custom ones--have even taken the customer with to find the right fabrics for their bag. : )
I mostly do custom ones--have even taken the customer with to find the right fabrics for their bag. : )
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
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Today I was at Wally World with three bags to match to buttons. Several people commented on the bags and asked if I made them for sale. Last year a friend made some with quilting shop fabric and had them in a consignment shop for $45-50.
My time is so valuable, I wouldn't even consider selling something for less that $65-70, which in this part of the country means I wouldn't have any buyers. A shop in Escanaba wanted me to make them last year, but I declined.
Healthwise, I have to budget my time and energy. I am so thrilled to be able to make the bag for a special gift.
I have also used the basic design for tote bags. The taller totes are so handy and the design really stands heads above most of the others in the market.
My tip to myself is to purchase the button when I purchase the fabric if not shopping from my stash. A nice button adds the crowning touch. :-)
My time is so valuable, I wouldn't even consider selling something for less that $65-70, which in this part of the country means I wouldn't have any buyers. A shop in Escanaba wanted me to make them last year, but I declined.
Healthwise, I have to budget my time and energy. I am so thrilled to be able to make the bag for a special gift.
I have also used the basic design for tote bags. The taller totes are so handy and the design really stands heads above most of the others in the market.
My tip to myself is to purchase the button when I purchase the fabric if not shopping from my stash. A nice button adds the crowning touch. :-)
#9
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 324
Originally Posted by cjtinkle
I haven't seen this pattern, but most of the purse/tote patterns I have specifically say they may not be made for resale. You might check just to be sure.
#10
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 324
Originally Posted by msariano
crossginny, you're making me consider upping my price. They are very well made totes after all.!
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