How much do you sell your Bow Tucks for?
#112
Originally Posted by Debbie B
I have about 20 Bow Tucks bags made. I'm going to be in a Christmas Craft festival at my church come Nov. I've made table runners, purses, lap quilts and such. I was going to charge $30 for the mini Bow Tucks and $40 for the larger one. Most all are made with designer or drapery fabrics. My friend thinks that I'm going to be too expensive and she says I may not sell any. She says $12 - $15 for the mini & about $20 for the larger one. I wouldn't break even after buying fabric, supplies & my time sewing them. She burst my bubble. What is the going rate for them? Below are a few bags.
I'd be insulted if somebody told me the prices yours told you of $15--$20.
#113
IMHO it all depends on the quality of one's work. If the work is excellent and the fabrics and trims used are of a high quality, then charging a "fair market" price is proper.
I have seen some pieces at local sales etc that look about as home-made as they can be and I am not going to spend my money on them. However, when I see something that screams quality and style, I'll go over budget just to own it, if I like it.
Sadly, beauty depends on the eye of the beholder and not the seller. It is always a good idea to check out high end objects of the kind one wants to make and sell before choosing fabric and pattern.
I like your purses and think $30 - $40 is a fair price. :thumbup:
I have seen some pieces at local sales etc that look about as home-made as they can be and I am not going to spend my money on them. However, when I see something that screams quality and style, I'll go over budget just to own it, if I like it.
Sadly, beauty depends on the eye of the beholder and not the seller. It is always a good idea to check out high end objects of the kind one wants to make and sell before choosing fabric and pattern.
I like your purses and think $30 - $40 is a fair price. :thumbup:
#115
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Your selling price quandry is exactly why I won't make crafts to sell at any church bazar or craft show. It is never a money making proposition for the stitcher and you probably do well if you even get the price of your fabrics back. Your bags are fabulous and you should be given enough to pay for your fabric and some for your time. Your prices are resonable but the crowd at the sale are probably expecting a bargain. Just don't let it be at your expense.
#118
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I think your prices are fine and they will go at that price. They are worth more than that but if you want to sell all of them, that's a good price. I think the most important thing is the fabric, if it's popular, they will sell. I like the idea of a Christmas bag, one you only used during the holidays. Clever.
#120
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When I make a Bow Tucks with the length handles that the pattern calls for, I sell them for $75 ......if I make them with a longer handle, I get $80.
for the mini one, I get $50.
I tell those who ask about them, that I'm using high-quality all cotton fabric, and that it takes me 6 to 8 hours to make one.......and that does not count the time I spend shopping for fabrics that coordinate and look nice together.
I also offer the option of a custom made bag.......I take the customer with me to shop for the fabrics....
And they must pay 1/2 of the price up front.
I have calculated the cost to me and it is easily $35 to $40 per bag.
ginny
for the mini one, I get $50.
I tell those who ask about them, that I'm using high-quality all cotton fabric, and that it takes me 6 to 8 hours to make one.......and that does not count the time I spend shopping for fabrics that coordinate and look nice together.
I also offer the option of a custom made bag.......I take the customer with me to shop for the fabrics....
And they must pay 1/2 of the price up front.
I have calculated the cost to me and it is easily $35 to $40 per bag.
ginny
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