Labeling items to sell
04-15-2021, 12:42 PM
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Labeling items to sell
I have a rather large stash and and thinking about doing small items for craft sales this fall. Some of it falls into that "what was I thinking" category or fabric that I once just had to have and don't have a clue what to do with it. I have been trying to come up with a way of identifying my work. My thoughts wander from some sort of embroidered ribbon or neutral colored fabric with a name on it or just a small paper tag pinned onto the item.
So, for those of you who sell your quilts, toppers, runners etc, how do you label your items for sale?
So, for those of you who sell your quilts, toppers, runners etc, how do you label your items for sale?
04-15-2021, 04:31 PM
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It depends what kind of labelling you want - temporary or permanent.
I got some embroidered labels made that I put on quilts. The labels are small; they say "Made by Jennifer" which is both personal enough for me, and also anonymous enough for me. I think I got 50 for $20ish. I got them from the Dutch Label Shop, but there are plenty of other places that will make them. If you want a logo the cost goes up, but they're still pretty reasonable for large items.
For smaller items that will still be washed, I make little hang tags out of card stock that include washing instructions. You can get a craft punch that punches out little tag shapes, but I just cut them into rectangles with an old rotary cutter and ruler. I hole punch the corner, attach a loop of ribbon, and pin the ribbon to the item (the tags get ripped too easily if you pin them directly to the item). You could print a logo on tags like these if you wanted them to be identifiable in a shop.
For really small things (like greeting cards or silly pencils) I just use little price stickers from the dollar store.
Good luck with thinning your stash!
I got some embroidered labels made that I put on quilts. The labels are small; they say "Made by Jennifer" which is both personal enough for me, and also anonymous enough for me. I think I got 50 for $20ish. I got them from the Dutch Label Shop, but there are plenty of other places that will make them. If you want a logo the cost goes up, but they're still pretty reasonable for large items.
For smaller items that will still be washed, I make little hang tags out of card stock that include washing instructions. You can get a craft punch that punches out little tag shapes, but I just cut them into rectangles with an old rotary cutter and ruler. I hole punch the corner, attach a loop of ribbon, and pin the ribbon to the item (the tags get ripped too easily if you pin them directly to the item). You could print a logo on tags like these if you wanted them to be identifiable in a shop.
For really small things (like greeting cards or silly pencils) I just use little price stickers from the dollar store.
Good luck with thinning your stash!
04-16-2021, 04:51 AM
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https://youtu.be/120tBzm53eM - You can make twill tape labels with your inkjet printer and heat-transfer paper - these are folded and inserted in seams.
04-16-2021, 12:18 PM
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Jjuliasb - Not a bad suggestion on the tacking gun but I would have to buy one (lol)!
Jennifer23- I will check them out. I looked at Amazon but did not see anything I liked.
Tartan - I was leaning toward little tags just pinned on but then I wondered about a little sew on tag. I would still need to pin on a price tag I think.
thepolyparrot - really a cool video. I have seen the transfer paper as so many folks use it for photos. I clearly didn't think out side the box on that one!! That might be a viable option.
Thanks all for your input. I am just starting to formulate my plan and your suggestions help.
Jennifer23- I will check them out. I looked at Amazon but did not see anything I liked.
Tartan - I was leaning toward little tags just pinned on but then I wondered about a little sew on tag. I would still need to pin on a price tag I think.
thepolyparrot - really a cool video. I have seen the transfer paper as so many folks use it for photos. I clearly didn't think out side the box on that one!! That might be a viable option.
Thanks all for your input. I am just starting to formulate my plan and your suggestions help.
