You covered a lot of areas really well. One thing I'll add, when working out the cost of fabric, hardware etc that you use in the bag, add in the cost of shipping it to you. If you buy $30 of fabric and it cost $10 to ship to you, you've spent $40 getting it. Divide the $40 by however many bags it will make. Getting materials to you is a cost of doing business that needs to be covered.

This was very helpful. I’m at the beginning stage of bagmaking for a business, and you’ve given me a lot of good information to consider!

love your energy. thank you for taking the time

I think the cost is more than cost of material and time to make it. It, in theory, should include the cost of the pattern, the time it took you to master the pattern, lights, heat, your mortgage, cost and maintenance of your sewing machine, your expertise, value of a handmade vs commercially made item, etc. These are all the costs that a business has to take into account. Obviously, you have to deal with competitor prices but I think you definitely don't want to sell yourself short. It seems daunting to me so for now I will just keep it as a hobby! Great Video, BTW.

@nora22000

2 жыл бұрын

Papillon 2010 Yes. People who don't have a cost analysis background do well to figure out the cost of material, an hourly rate, a price per hour, add all those together--then double it. Future marketing campaigns, saving for upgraded equipment, hiring people, researching and experimenting to create new products and insurance for business interruption plus a fund for unexpected emergencies takes money, too.

@ellenhofer3343

Жыл бұрын

I agree except charging for a pattern each time a bag is purchased. Patterns are part of the budiness and if its being used multiple times, it becomes part of your supplies, just like your machines and scissors.

@exceptionaltalentspc4954

Жыл бұрын

At this point, I still call mine a self-sustaining business.

I found your channel a few weeks ago and I literally love everything about it...... especially that you dont spend alot of time talking about unnecessary things, you get straight to the point. im kinda new into bag making and you give great information and tips... im a fan

@ramonjason2479

2 жыл бұрын

i know im randomly asking but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!

Exactly what I need. A video from a hands on business person. One good takeaway I got is setting up a business bank account. Didn't think of this at all. Thanks! Great video!

I love the fact that you just give us everything we need to look for and all the "titles" in a plate, great inspiring and informative video 🖤

You covered all the bases. Excellent job. Thank you.

Wow what a wonderful and informative tutorial; thank you so much. You covered every topic we all have wondered at one point when contemplating a start up LLC business. Thank you very much 🙏🏼

Thank you so much for this video I am starting a bag business not knowing where to start and every thing was so help.

I don't make bags but I am thinking of starting a business and your insight is very helpful. Thank you for doing this video, very informative.

I'm very grateful for this video, Thank you so much. Only 8 minutes into the video and already so many great tips...amazing. Great job 👏 Thank you again 💗 Stay safe

Great channel. You are the only sewing channel that I’ve seen so far that helps show me the ropes

Thank you so much for this video! I am new to the bag business and trying to get mine off the ground. This was extremely helpful! 🥰

Great, great info!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us newbies! It was extremely helpful. I'm glad to know that I've been on the right path as I have done half to 3/4 of what you said. Glad to be able to piece that last 1/4 of what you said to solidify my new business venture.

This is some great information. I stumbled on your channel today and .I love that you get straight to the point. I'll keep watching.

@Kate98755

3 жыл бұрын

getting straight into the video is my preference

Thank you so much for this video as well as all the rest of your bag making wisdom! I am in the process of putting together my business plan and your knowledge has been enormously helpful! You. Da. Bomb.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge.

Great information, thanks so much. I'm new to bag making and this advice is priceless

I loved this information. Funny thing is, I have your pattern for the messenger bag which I love btw....and I have been planning to make a few of them and I came across this video! This is very helpful information. I will be subscribing to your channel. Thank you so much for this 😊

Thanks for this very informative video, Everytime I catch a video of yours I have enjoyed. TFS a great video!

Thank you for freely sharing your experience and advice. It is very very helpful and clear.

Great information, thank you for taking the time to offer us this information.

This was incredibly helpful, thank you!! Love all your practical and open sharing!

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I was worried about this video being too long >_< but I figured people would rather have me spill my heart out than to cut out some helpful info.

What a great, informative video! I wasn't expecting SO much helpful information into just one take, subbed!

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

Twitch really prepared me to talk endlessly about a topic for hours. LITERAL HOURS :P

Thank you for everyone of your videos I’ve watched them all and it has helped me very very much I want to thank you for your help in starting a business❤

Thank You, you really answered so many questions I’ve had. BTW your designs are beautiful.

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Thank you for bringing this subject down to earth. You make me feel like I can do it. :)

Another great video - thank you. It was definitely helpful and I got so much from it.

Thank you so much for this! This was so helpful!

Thank you so much for all this information it is so helpful to me right now.

Thank you for this video. I would love to start selling bags and zipper pouches, but it is all so very intimidating. I can't even decide on a brand name at this point. I love that you've helped us to know the order of things and how to cover our butts. I'd love to hear more in depth of you decide to do that. The separate bank account suggestion was also very helpful.

@naturegirl2110

2 жыл бұрын

Have you come up with a name yet?

@ellenhofer3343

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Once I start selling things, for me it vecomes a chore, deadlines, etc. Ehat if 20 orders come in at once and you promse a 2 werk delivery I tried selling once, and it just got overwhelming.

Thank you for this. So generous and very informative.

This was awesome! Thank you!

You're video was very helpful I thankyou as I am trying to start up my crochet bag business. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

It's my first time to comment on a video on KZread. That mean am really impressed, thanks for this am pretty sure that my business will boom from what I learnt .

I appreciate this information so much. You have answered so many questions. Thank you for this tutorial

Thank you. Even though I'm new to bag making and just starting my 3rd year with Etsy, I found that I'm actually doing many things right!! Can you believe it?? LOL. But you definitely filled in some corners where I needed help. So thanks again.

Thank you for this video and your honesty

Thank you somuch for this video! So helpful!

Thank you for that information really helpful

Good information. Thanks for sharing.

i came across this by chance. This is very informative. Thank you.

You're fun to listen to! Thank you for the great info!

Thank you so much. For sharing your great ideas. And also your videos. Is very helpful. 👍👍👍👍👍

Very informative!!! Thanks for sharing.

The best video EVER!!

Incredibly helpful, thank you!

Very helpful thank you! Waiting for some more

Excellent info/tips. I plan to start a crochet doll business very soon and your info is truly helpful. Thanks

@cheryldavis2655

Жыл бұрын

I have a few questions... When opening a business based out of your home, do you have a business address, lets say, as a P.O.Box at postal USPS or UPS store or do you use my house address? I don't plan on sharing my address on business cards, social sites, web page or should I, if I'm planning on using ETSY, FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM to drive my business activities? Thanks.

Thank you for sharing.👊🏾

That was a lot of information! Thank you so much, I am rethinking my future plans post retirement. Maybe I’ll just make for myself and gifts. 🤣

This was very helpful, thanks so so much 🙏🏽

Great info. Thanks.

Tremendous help. Thank you 🙏🏿

@fiercekittenz

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Hi I found you just by luck love watching your vlogs. You are one of my favourites now. Thank you for your informative info very much appreciated.

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great advice. Thank you!!

Thank you!. Super helpful!!

Thank you your information can be applied to any business. Great video

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

It can! Though to be fair, there are some crafts that simply don't work well with the simplified "3x material cost" rules. Knitting and crochet are two biiiig examples of this.

I find your video absolutely helpful. I thank you so much for your experience and knowledge.. much ❤ 😍 from Jamaica 🇯🇲...

Am a bag lady from way back but don't sell them just make for friends & family. Good info for those wishing to set up a business though. Thanks! 🙏👍👌

Thank you. Great information

Hello from Arlington Tx, I just found your station and I am a newbie with you and wanting to do the bags. Great information

Thank you for this awesome video!

Thank you much !!!

Awesome video! Thank you so much!

Great info Thank you 🙏

Thanks for your wealth of information ❤

There I already subscribed to your channel. Honestly, I love everything about it. And how open and straight forward you are. Very interesting and informative videos you are sharing every time. Thank you so much! BTW I just started my channel on making bag tutorials, about four months ago. I’m not selling them. But after watching this video, now I am thinking about selling some day… maybe 😊

Very good information. Thank you 🌺

Thank you for the video❤👍

Thank you for the information about starting a bag business. I do make bags and wallets but only if someone asks me about one that I have made for my self and they have seen it. My son tells me to incorporate my embroidery into my bag making. I mostly do it as a hobby as well as sewing and embroidering.

@jackiejack2031

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your son, you should go for it!

Thanks for all your Ideas and Sharing😍

Thanks for this video. It gives me confidence to know that some of the things I have been doing to start a bag business are in line with what you are saying! You have a great deal of experience to share and I appreciate it very much! A few examples of things I've gotten right so far include the packaging and starting with just a few patterns ( I knew immediately I'd be overwhelmed with patterns that I liked so I knew I had to narrow it down to four or five patterns only and surprisingly was able to do that! ) Also the tips you gave about the marketplace whether it be online or face to face, my ideas and thoughts have lined up with those as well. It's great to know that I'm on the right track because I really want to do this but I don't want to go crazy! LOL Finally the points about profit margin and making sure that I get paid and I'm not losing money on my work or materials invested is extremely important. I need to figure out how to do the calculation on a spreadsheet. I'm wondering if you do consulting. Thanks again for this excellent video! The initials of your business are hilarious! I imagine on a license plate looks great haha. The name of my business coincides with my first and last initial which was not planned! So that's kind of exciting in a simple way. Also with a huge community of sewists, seamstresses and quilters, Im glad to find the niche as a bag maker!

Great video, very informative. Thank you.

Thank you for this video, you were great with giving the info, straight to the point. You didn't stumble on your words and gave just the facts viewers should be informed of. I like the fact that you are honest and pleasant, not everyone shares the knowledge for earning a good income, and thank you for doing so, along with others who share the skills and business knowledge with viewers. That in itself shows that you all will be a great business owners. I am a new subscriber as of now.

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I stumbled a lot more, but I deleted those takes ;)

Actually as someone in supply chain as a day job. The fault lies with the shipper if it's lost. It's up to you to file the claim. Fedex/Ups won't even talk to the customer. They just tell them to talk to the shipped. On average it takes 30 days to process a claim, right now in the time of covid it's 45 - 60 days. But thank you for all the other information. ❤️

@fiercekittenz

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification!

@GypsiesandInk

2 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the shipper. I had purchased some items from Tandy Leather and they utilized UPS for shipping. They mis-delivered my package 2x and Tandy made me file the claim with UPS both times. Super frustrating to say the least.

@Lana.Created

2 жыл бұрын

@@GypsiesandInk I'm surprised UPS worked with you. They normally make the reciever work with the shipper not the carrier. Shame on Tandy.

@GypsiesandInk

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lana.Created They didn't work with me, they refunded Tandy. Tandy had to send me the replacement package twice. I had to work with their corporate office to get my items replaced because the local store kept shipping incorrectly and they were being jerks about their problem. It was so frustrating.

@Lana.Created

2 жыл бұрын

@@GypsiesandInk and this is exactly why the shipper is supposed to work with the carrier. They are the ones who pay for the insurance. Soooo dumb and I'm sorry you had to go through that. This is part of the service you are paying for when you pay for shipping. And if it's "free shipping" it's really not. They added the cost into the price of the item.

Great tips!

Considering a bag business.Thanks for useful info.

Very helpful! Thank you

Thank you very much for this very informative and well said and clear information, I do make bags and I sell them but I really under priced them. you has opened my eyes to a lot of stuff... I'm a little bit intimidated though. thank you so much, God bless you.

Very assertive !!! Thanks

Thanks for this valuable info!! You made me LOL with the license plate faux pas 😂

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

I've had to resist the urge to change my brand name for the past 8 years. Every time I think about it, I consider how hard it would be to change EVERYTHING like the domain, business registration, bag tags, etc.

Thank you for this!

What a GREAT motivational video

Yo! Thanks for sharing all these juicy infos! I'm starting a business making handmade leather wallets. Your video appeared on my recommendations so it's definitely a sign for me to watch it right? haha That's a lot of insights for me to digest. Really appreciate it FKS 😉😉

great video and great information about starting a bag business.

Tremendously good info. Perhaps you rambled a wee bit toward the end, but you have a good speaking voice that does not annoy like some people’s do. Plus, you’re natural on camera; you do you. I like that, so I subscribed. Thanks for the input and for making me think.

Very informative & helpful

Thank you very much

Thank you this awesıome video. Love from Turkiye ♥️

Your videos are Great! VERY informative and to the point! You cover all aspects and points I haven't thought about. I have been watching your videos for about 3 months now and have learned so much from you. You are very professional and knowledgeable! Off the course a little, what kind of light is that attached to your desk? I need more light in the room I sew and have not found one that give off enough light. Or can you suggest any? Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with everyone!

Awesome informative video!

Absolutely the video I needed to watch. I currently only make bags for friends and family but they all say I need to expand. The thought terrifies me! Your video answers questions I haven't even thought of. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

Thanks a LOTTT!!! 🎉

Fabulous video!

Take a look at Crochetpreneur pricing video. She says steer away from materials x3 and explains why. She also have a pricing document she shares. Also not all items on ETSY is handmade. - They do not police it.

@fiercekittenz

Жыл бұрын

If she's pricing based on something like Crochet and Knitting (purely assuming based on the channel name), I can TOTALLY see that. I don't have the patience to knit or crochet, so I'd probably charge an arm and a leg for anything I'd make in either craft HAHA! I remember when Etsy was all handmade :( I helped beta test it way back when they first opened the site. Such a shame.

My daughter has her own business doing sort of the same thing and it’s fun for her and she does pretty good with her sales.

Thanks alot 🙏 I heard you say reputation that we should try as possible to protect our reputation