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sewbizgirl 02-25-2018 09:22 AM

Microwave bowl holders have sold well for me, as well as quilted potholders.

Jingle 02-25-2018 06:28 PM

Seems most craft shows around me died 10-15 years ago.

oneteappot 02-25-2018 06:56 PM


Originally Posted by Bobbielinks (Post 8010960)
Some thing that I always look for (and have never found) at a craft fair is a pouch for my cell phone. I would like to find one I could hang from my waist band, not belt. Don't know if they would be too time consuming to make or if they have been tried before and not sold.

How do you imagine it attaching to your waistband? I like the idea just wondering how it would work.

grma33 02-26-2018 02:02 AM

i just made myself a change purse using this video the hinge was cheap
said to cut fabric 4.5 wide i would do take an 1/8 or 1/4off as it was hard to scrunch to get hinge to close very fast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsGOI3PkJjA&t=273s
Gale

mandyrose 02-26-2018 02:26 AM

how about cell phone charger holders don't remember if i saw the link here or on face book https://so-sew-easy.com/phone-charger-holder/ i want to make for my chargers and also for my sewing notions scroll down there is a link to free pattern

illinois 02-26-2018 03:55 AM


Originally Posted by Bobbielinks (Post 8010960)
Some thing that I always look for (and have never found) at a craft fair is a pouch for my cell phone. I would like to find one I could hang from my waist band, not belt. Don't know if they would be too time consuming to make or if they have been tried before and not sold.

I saw some ready-made pouches of varying sizes that had a "loop" that connects to the body of the bag by a strong magnet. Make the pouch/bag. Attach an appropriate length straight piece with the magnet on the end and the other inside the pouch/bag. The "loop" then can go over your waistband or a bike handle or whatever you want to attach it to. I have no idea where to find such magnets but would probably check out JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby or maybe Harbor Freight?

Then the comment about craft fairs not being as popular. I think some people attend to get ideas rather then the product itself.

Sunny580 02-26-2018 04:31 AM

Wine bottle tote. https://youtu.be/MFNLuoLk19Q

Made 15 @ $12. All sold. The coasters did not make.

Remote holder. We made the one that goes under the chair cushion then over the side of the chair.

https://youtu.be/QarBabYHVDM

bearisgray 02-26-2018 05:25 AM

i wonder if a strong magnet might be " bad" near a cell phone?

tranum 02-26-2018 05:34 AM

* A set of potholders - then sew a patch of same fabric on a white dish towel to make a set- label it “teacher gift”.
* Sew patches of fabric on a white dish towels. I would make a set of 3 and use 3 different but coordinating fabrics.
* Receiving blankets - Missouri Star has a tutorial on “self binding” ones. I suggest 2 in a package
* Unusual baby bibs - I’ve seen made with red handkerchiefs & denim for boys & same for girls but use pink instead of red with denim. Also trim girls with lace. Hang them up to display if possible.
* Make a couple of Fidget Mats (for Alzheimer’s patients) & see how they sell. Label them so people know what they are.
And I agree with Jingle, craft shows/bazaars are not what they used to be. I think everyone is saturated.

JENNR8R 02-26-2018 06:12 AM

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Kitchen hanging towels sold out at our guild craft boutique


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