Hello there!
I know it's been a while...
I also know that I say that a lot! Hopefully you know that if you aren't finding me here, you can find many days on my Instagram account or blogging for Imagine Gnats...
Hopefully, you also know that when you do find me here, it must be for something really good!
Today, I'm here to share a new book with you!
"More Sewing to Sell" is the follow up book to Virginia Lindsay's (of Gingercake patterns) other book, "Sewing to sell".
When Virginia asked me if I'd be interested in taking a look at her new book and in joining the book/blog tour I had just finished up selling some of my handmade items at a local holiday bazaar. It was the first time I had sold any of my items at an event in more than 5 years.
The good news is that it went well! Really well! But, I truly had forgotten how much work went into sewing to sell!
Of course there is the actual sewing, but then there is also, what to sew, how much to sell it for and so many other questions! In "More Sewing to Sell" so many of these questions are answered! For me, post craft show, it was really great to sit down and dive into this book and take notes for the next time! The book shares interviews with several other successful sewing entrepreneurs in which they share helpful tips and information on business set up, marketing, inventory, photography, and so much more! Really all that you need to get craft show ready!
Not to mention the 16 copy right free projects that are simple and easy to make your own...
One of the things that I learned while I was preparing for my craft show and also while I was selling was that it is important to have a good variety, both in price points and of types of handmade goods. A variety of items helps to sell items and to draw customers in to your table.
I'm excited about giving many of these projects a try because there really is a large variety both in price point and type in this book.
I started with the headbands and patchwork bag projects from the book...
I wanted to give the headbands a try because they are a great scrapbuster, and when you can use up scraps for selling, it's always a win!
Not to mention they are simple to make, super cute...
And, useful! Everyone loves a headband, right? And, if you sell them using sweet fabrics or in gift packs...they are sure to sell!
I was also intrigued by the patchwork bag because, again, it's a great scrapbuster! After making loads and loads of bags for my craft show in December...
I had lots of really nice straight line scraps. These were high quality scraps of fabric that I didn't want to throw away, so I saved them in a neat little pile...They turned out to be perfect to use in this patchwork bag!
I loved being able to use up those scraps and I'm super happy with the end result!
My bag is smaller in size, because my scraps were already cut in smaller strips and I used leather straps instead of fabric because I had those on hand, but that is exactly what this books is intended for...simple projects to make your own!
I love the idea too of offering a simple bag along with a patchwork bag of similar fabrics.
Again, offering a little bit of everything for different price points and aesthetics brings people in to your booth and hopefully gets them buying.
There really is so much useful information in this book. It is a fantastic resource for seasoned sellers and also for new to the scene sellers. And while these projects are perfect for your next craft show, they are also great for your own personal use too!
Want a chance to win a copy of More Sewing to Sell?
5 people will win More Sewing to Sell this week! Fill out the rafflecopter below for a chance to win! You get extra entries for visiting each person on the blog tour on Instagram and for visiting the books on amazon and the last entry is for pinning the book to Pinterest. Easy, right? All USA residents will get the physical book and international entries will get the ebook.
And don't forget to follow along with the blog tour all this week! You won't want to miss seeing more inspiration from the rest of the talented ladies on the tour!