Bow Tucks Makers
10-11-2010, 08:48 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by MaryStoaks
I made them for both my DILs. They love them and asked if I want to sell them because all the girls where they work want them. I told them that I made them for family and fun. If I make thing to sell it stops being fun for me.
10-11-2010, 08:51 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by marlene tarzwell
Originally Posted by Dingle
For the people who have made these and "given them away". Are the people who received them asking you to make them another one so they can give them to someone else as a gift. I made a couple for 2 people I work with because we help each other out alot. One lady takes hers home and her daughter decides she wants 2. A large and small and the Mother wants another one for herself and one more for a friend. I made one for my Mother and she carries it everywhere. People who see it throw hints to her that they would like one also. No one offers to pay for it. I do tell them how much they cost to make, but it's like talking to the wall. The lady with the daughter has the fabric she wants them made out of but no pellon. I can't get the pellon where I live. Nearest Joanns is 65 miles away or I have to buy on-line. I don't mind making them and giving them away to who I want but thats my choice. I think I'm just going to have to tell people I no longer make them. Seems everyone wants something for nothing.
Rant done :lol:
Rant done :lol:
10-11-2010, 09:53 PM
#24
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I guess I'm fortunate because the people who have asked me to make bags for them have offered to pay me and asked how much I would charge. I would never ask someone to make something like that without offering to pay for it. Some people have nerve I guess.
10-12-2010, 02:39 AM
#26
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I have also made them and given them to people of my choice.I have never sold one.But,I wouldn't just make them for just anyone and keep on giving them away.My friends have offered to pay me,but they are my friends and I felt good doing that for them.
10-12-2010, 02:39 AM
#28
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I have also made them and given them to people of my choice.I have never sold one.But,I wouldn't just make them for just anyone and keep on giving them away.My friends have offered to pay me,but they are my friends and I felt good doing that for them.
10-12-2010, 03:54 AM
#29
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well said
Originally Posted by Minnesewta-sam
Just let them know that you don't have the time, materials or desire to make these for free when you can be making your own gifts. If they have any common sense they will understand and not put up a fuss.
10-12-2010, 04:38 AM
#30
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I make all kinds of bags/totes and have given them to friends. However, if one of their friends/relatives wants me to make one I will charge between $45– $100 depending on the size/style/specialty fabric they want me to use. (I do not charge extra for magnetic snaps, bottom inserts or feet I use on bottom of bag.) I generally provide the fabric, however, I do ask if they have a color choice and preference for print (floral, geometric, novelty, etc.). Beyond that, if they start making specific requests, I let them know I charge extra for specialty fabric (such as Japanese handwoven/hand-dyed fabric that runs $20/yard), embellishments, leather handles, and designer glass buttons.
Remember, if you don't value your product/work, no one else will.
Remember, if you don't value your product/work, no one else will.
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