Pricing ?

I finally made a bags for myself this weekend

with matching pink spotty lining, 

Internal pocket trimmed with ric rac (sorry not the best picture)

Now here is my dilemma, I love my bag and will use it loads BUT because of the cost of the frame, if I was to make them to sell, then they would cost around £35 each (not properly costed yet), which is expensive for a bag. I can't get the frame (or many supplies) wholesale as I am not in a position to buy enough stock to qualify. So do I just accept that I make expensive (nice !) bags or try and get cheaper quality items. 

I use cotton webbing for some of my bags handles which I feel is much nicer than the cheaper alternatives e.g Jute, but obviously makes the bags cost more. How far do you take it, I would feel really uncomfortable selling someone a bag made with inferior materials, but am aware that people have less money at the moment. At present I am sticking to the quality materials model as I am still selling bags but am very aware of how much I have to charge for them. I guess it is a never ending conundrum.

How does everyone else do it ?

Altrincham market

I've been busy today getting all the stock packed and ready for Altrincham vintage and handmade market tomorrow - its the first time I've been as a seller although I have visited as a shopper a few times, the weather forecast looks good and I'm looking forward to it. Have bought a display rail from eBay to hang my bags on - it looks huge in the house so not sure how it will look on the stall, will have to wait and see. I have also finally got round to painting some old wooden shelves which I hope will look good with bags on - will find out in the morning.

Have been busy seeing glasses cases after having lots of requests for the am my last fair, have also made a couple more oilcloth small tote bags. Hopefully will get a little more sewing time this evening. After the weekend I will update the website with the new bags and cases.

Hope to see you tomorrow - the market is at Greenwood street in Altrincham and runs from 11-3.30.

Oilcloth Glasses Cases.

Another couple of small tote bags

Bags suitable for Boys !

I have had a few people mention in the past that they really like my bags but as they have boys, they couldn't buy anything - so I have come up with something for the boys

Just the right size for that collection of toy cars, sticks, stones or whatever you want to carry around - these will be selling at £4 each

I also have some Blue and pink (sorry couldn't resist the fabric!) ones in progress

Smaller Bags

These were really popular before Christmas - in fact I sold out of them so I have been busy replenishing my stock. They are all small oilcloth bags, just the right size to put your packed lunch in or keys and purse etc for the school run, they sell for £15 each (+ postage) - let me know if you are interested in any of them and I can do pictures of the lining etc. I will try and get these listed on Folksy soon.

Lots of oilcloth bags !

ALL OF THESE DESIGNS HAVE NOW SOLD, HOWEVER KEEP AN EYE ON MY ETSY SHOP AS I WILL BE MAKING MORE

Very Busy making oilcloth bags - just a nice size for the school run or taking your lunch box to work in - great to use as gift bags too
All avaliable for £12 each

1. Floral outer, brown lining with magnetic snap closure and internal pocket




2. Matt Green oilcloth with pink lining and internal pocket



3. Floral oilcloth outer with red spotty lining, and magnetic snap closure



4. Green spotty oilcloth outer, pink lining with inner pocket and magnetic snap closure




5. White oilcloth with red Dots, red floral lining and internal pocket

6. Green apple oilcloth outer, green spotty lining and magnetic snap closure




7. Brown check oilcloth outer and floral lining, with internal pocket and magnetic snap closure




8. Blue Dotty oilcloth outer with red floral lining, internal pocket and magnetic snap closure

Denim Bags

 Denim Bags all avaliable for £7 each



Denim Bag with internal pocket, button fastener and floral lining



Denim Bag with Purple floral lining, Internal pocket and button fastener

Denim bag with Black/Gray patchwork style lining, internal pocket and button fastener

Denim Bag with Purple star lining, purple and gold trim, internal pocket and button fastener

Oilcloth

Been busy making oilcloth bags - with floral lining, more to come !!

Cross bady bag

Bag with long strap - designed to be worn across the body. Has a patch pocket on the outside, and on the inside, along with a key clip

Bit more sewing

I've made this bag for my daughter - she kept looking hopefully at the others I'd made so I had to make her one of her own ! Was also thinking this would be nice done in velvet or silk as an evening bag, will have to have a play.

My first attempt at using a purse frame - really pleased with how well it has come out will have to make a few more.

This one doesn't look much when it's flat but has a snap opening - just the right size for headphones, iphone or change