My
website and
Folksy shops have been a bit low on stock lately. The problem is (well, it's not really a problem!) is that when I make a bag and post on my Facebook page it either i) sells straight away of ii) results in a custom order. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about either, but it does mean I find it hard to produce new stock for my shop. So I'm trying a new strategy. Each time I make a custom order, I make one or two bags in the same style which can go into my stock for sale.
So when I had two customers who both wanted one of these dragonfly messenger bags, I figured I may as well make 3.
They're not identical though. Each one has it's own unique design features - from the pockets, to the lining fabric or the ribbon detailing.
As soon as I get chance the 'spare' will be put onto my website and folksy.
I'm now trying to finish a custom order for this grey cat themed bag, so have another two on the go at the same time.
Hopefully this will mean I can build up some ready-for-sale stock.
I also took the opportunity of having 3 bags on the go to take some pictures for a blog post on how to change a boring zipper pull for something a bit more exciting. Would anyone find this useful for next weeks
handmade Monday blogpost?
Your bags are lovely, no wonder they sell quickly! I will look forward to the zipper pull post next week!
ReplyDeleteI love the dragonfly fabric and it's wonderful to hear your sales are going so well. Your certainly organised. I think your post on changing the zipper would be a great idea. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteAli xx
I love the dragonfly fabric and it's wonderful to hear your sales are going so well. I think the post on changing the zipper pull is a great idea. I think it's always useful to see how other people do things. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteAli xx
Always admiring your bags and your work ethic, you work so hard! x
ReplyDeleteI can see why your bags are selling fast as they are gorgeous. I love the colour and fabric combination.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued as to what you have planned for zipper pulls xx
I love the dragonfly fabric. Good idea to make several bags at once. I also look forward to the tutorial, as I have had a tricky week with zips.
ReplyDeleteHi - I'm not surprised your bags go like hot cakes - they're great! I especially love the colours in the top three. Have a great week, Chris x
ReplyDeleteWell that certainly sounds like a great problem to have, im not surprised your bags are lovely, especially the dragonfly ones and they seem great quality too x hope you manage to make a little shop stock though...
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea to double up when you're making a custom order, i'm sure it will be more time efficient than starting from scratch to make stock for your shop. Its great to hear business is going so well for you :)
ReplyDeleteYour zipper pull post sound intriguing... i look forward to reading it next week! x
They are beautiful bags, and it makes sense to make a couple each time to build up stock. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with zips next week.
ReplyDeleteI love making my own bag, you can get just what you want that way. I love the butterfly material bag next to your cat bag.
ReplyDeleteI love this dragonfly fabric, I'm not surprised that it's sold so quickly.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea to make more than one of each.
Jan x
I am hard to please - lol - but i do love your bags especially the two next to the catbag because of the subtle colours and the curved top. Not surprised that they sell :)))
ReplyDeleteMecki x
Good idea making a few spares. That extra dragonfly bag will be snapped up in no time.
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