I choose to make stuff. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard. And because I am a crazy person who needs to be doing something or I'll turn into a potato. But potatoes are delicious, so I guess this is quite a conundrum.
I love the mannequin ideas that would really draw me in dress it up with your jacket and a bag make it look like an outfit summer time concentrate on your beach coverups and headbands maybe a beach bag out of fabric or water bottle cover ,look like a hip person on the way to the beach for the day later in the year do warmer clothing. I like the idea of offering to do their own blanket , but don’t commit till you see the blanket, and definitely take a deposit, too many people get burned that don’t take a deposit,and I agree too many different items as you include more of your handmade reduce your other odds and Sods if you really want to still sell the fabric items you have thrifted have them all together in a basket at the side ,with a bargain sign on them, concentrate more on your crafted items and some markets if they are on a continually basis will take people time to know you,and decide what they really want to buy from you especially if you have a few more expensive items, if you have your leather bags on the mannequin make sure they are hard to take off .still lots of light fingers at markets and you can’t be everywhere at once. Keep the music low. I would not come into a booth with music playing as I have hearing problems ( deaf in one ear limited in the other) and I can’t hear you over the sound of the market, hate asking the same question more than once. Good luck though and it is all a learning curve. As you decide what way you are going to sell your items.
@krisscamire408118 сағат бұрын
Do not wash your face just use water if you're worried about dry skin or bags underneath your eyes use some cold pressed castor oil it is the best thing people tell me all the time I can't believe you are 55 years old you don't even look 40
@krisscamire408118 сағат бұрын
I think your fabric that you didn't know what it was you did the burn test to it I think it might have fire retardant on it it might be for pajamas you know how they put the fire retardant on children's pajamas it might be like that I don't know but I enjoy your videos keep it up
@MADD_Crafter19 сағат бұрын
Booth spots on grass or asphalt in Summer sucks 🥵.
@krisscamire408119 сағат бұрын
This is the second video of yours I have watched and I like you I like how you are so truthful and who cares what other people say you just keep doing you cuz I am on the path of learning how to make my own clothing too I used to be a quilter now I have so much material I don't know what to do with I think I'm going to turn some of it into my wardrobe
@LaLadybug201120 сағат бұрын
I follow a woman and her husband here on KZread and have watched them go from very tiny little business in an older home to WOW. They did videos in their home, on their kitchen island showing them making things, painting things...and now they do the same thing in a much larger old house that they completely gutted and rebuilt, they also have a shop/store in an old church in their town that is huge. They are super creative, friendly couple. What made them was two things I think-to my knowledge they do not do fairs or anything like that. They sold online from their website, they started a KZread channel and they do lives, showing them working on the furniture, painting, printing, making molds with air dry clay and putting it on picture frames, etc. people enjoy watching folks make things. So, website store, YT channel showing your items, and linking your website so people can shop and buy your products. Keep at it! I thought your leather items looked amazing, so I will be looking to see how to find you. You're friendly, speak well and I think you will blow up the way they have. I love your logo and the stamp you made. It looked fantastic. I agree with someone else-the buffalo checked cloths are too busy-I would put solid white, flat Colton sheets over them. I have used flat sheets in white (king size) as curtains for years and for table cloths. Good luck! PS-I hated working outdoor booths too-heat, bugs, no close bathroom, etc.
@CasablancaCargo20 сағат бұрын
I’m so impressed with all you did for this craft fair. Taking notes from your video and all the tips in the comments. I print my logo brand on fabric paper that quilters use for my fabric pieces. I used a laser printer for that. For logos on craft bags and paper journals, I print on faint scrapbook paper, cut out with guillotine and glue to the bag or journal. Maybe one day I’ll get a stamp made, but since I’m just starting out this is it for now. Thanks for sharing your experience. It helps a lot! - Kathy 🌻
@AnnCashes20 сағат бұрын
I think that comment is flawed when considering inflation. I don't see prices dropping anytime soon. Were in stock up mode and I'm really good with that :).. Having a talent, being able to sell your crafts/clothes...and have a You tube channel??? Don't spend any time on negativity.... you got this!!
@AnnCashes20 сағат бұрын
Great video, if I ever do a booth, I'm going to add a clearance rack, as that is what would draw me in. I helped my DD do a booth at a church event, beautiful tiny fresh florals.....def lost money....wasnt enough 1-5 items in my opinion.
@lindabruns602020 сағат бұрын
I used to display at arts and craft shows. I paint on wood with great detail . I was selling a very detailed Santa for $20 but another vendor had the same wood cutout painted solid red for $12. She sold her Santa I did not. Spending hours with a booth is completely exhausting. It just wasn’t worth the entrance fee, loading and unloading the car and setting up and taking down. I resorted to open houses in my home and at friends who were kind enough to have one. I sent invitations to friends and neighbors with a note to bring their friends. I did not want complete strangers in my home. I did great and would practically sell out. Good luck to you!
@ivernori21 сағат бұрын
That was very encouraging for me to start with jersey ❤
@ladyrevivalstudioКүн бұрын
Poshmark might be a good fit for your beautiful items.
@helendobby8040Күн бұрын
I always build in a "Shank" on a button, to allow the buttonhole to sit nicely., Even on the sewing machine, put a pin underneath the button at right angles to the holes, then stitch your button on. Give it a try, I have even balanced a button on a match stick if the fabric is thick!
@filomenateresasgaramella5515Күн бұрын
Who can????? Nobody!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@filomenateresasgaramella5515Күн бұрын
Love the style of the shoulder straps . Very unique❤
@cindyglass5827Күн бұрын
1st) Oh, I really [100 % sincerely] do feel for you - Soooo much work, prep, set up etc for No Profit : ( eeek ! So, please know that ''everything I write below' is b/c i want to HELP You ! : ) / there's NO Criticism here : ) .... 2nd) You are very Talented ! [period] : ) & have very UNIQUE products - which can be a Positive & a Negative ~ (more on this latter) 3rd) Please ''always'' put a Solid - NO PRINT (not yelling here btw, just trying to stress a point) : ) Cloth on your Table [preferably - Plain Pure White] then set your items on that ! Check patterns, Florals, Strips etc are ''way too'' BUSY : ( and will / do appear Cluttered ''&'' Confusing to your Customer plus they ultimately will 100 % ''detract'' from your items : ( 4) I know that mannequins are quite $$$ Expensive, even if found at a Thrift store etc ''so'' I would *highly suggest* you/your husband getting some Plywood & cutting out ''2'' 'human shape & real human size body (front view only - as if you're facing someone straight on & talking to them) that would look ''life size'' from the Waist up Only - Paint the ''human plywood {sanded edges for smooth edges so it won't wreck/snag what you're going to hang on these} cut out'' BLACK (attach a metal T-bar pole) / etc or of-like (then place pole base into cement into a bucket like the tent pole buckets u made with the cement) & attach this on the ''back side' painted BLACK also to go with your Business color theme - Now you have ''2'' - 'mannequins' to ''Properly'' Display & SHOW-CASE your Sewn Amazzzing Blanket Jackets !! : ) (I think that's what they're called) ... As they are 'displayed' now, they look ''not their Best'' : ( they NEED to be ''POP'' / be Hung Properly ! I would also put 1 at each ''edge'' of your Booth at the Front !!!! Why b/c you WANT to ''draw people'' to your Booth - even IF they don't Buy that - It will get your MORE TRAFFIC to your Booth & ''then'' more of a chance to Sell them something else !! : ) P.S. The 2 plywood Cut-out would have their ARMS facing down of a 45 degree angle SO when you put your Blanket Jackets on them - Customers will SEE the print/details etc of the Arms as well - instead of them Hanging straight down : ( thus not seeing the ''full effect'' of your great blanket jackets ! : ) In future [as in right away or ''for sure'' BEFORE your next Show] you could / SHOULD also have a SIGN saying - Have a Favorite Blanket that You want Made into a [blanket] Jacket for your Wife, Child, Dad, Friend, Co-worker, Grandmother etc ~ We do CUSTOM ORDERS ! : ) You Could also say ... We can do a Favorite Sports Team, Singer, Movie, TV Show, Cartoon, Animal etc - We can make YOU a Blanket Jacket out of that too - Just ASK ME !!! : ) PART 2 on my TIPS for you to come ... : ) have to do an errand, Cindy
@amps8687Күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I had never heard of the Kira skirt but, i love it! I'm gonna make a long and a short as I have always loved the wrap skirt and i love the use of different fabrics! thankyou 💖💫
@dellmktr4152Күн бұрын
I like the white one. It looks elegant.
@gaelwhite652 күн бұрын
You need to niche down a bit more. you have too many different products.
@tjduprey14 сағат бұрын
Agreed. I didn't see a through line on the products. I didn't understand the relationship between the designs.
@PebblesCrafts-o6c3 күн бұрын
I think your projects turn out great, I want to start going to thrift stores and creating different projects instead of the same old ones. Thank you for your inspirations.
@KatieMakesStuff2 күн бұрын
Of course! I'm glad you enjoyed it and stay tuned: I've got lots more coming!
@PebblesCrafts-o6c2 күн бұрын
@@KatieMakesStuff Wonderful Katie!
@siobhancapell3 күн бұрын
Love the presser foot and adjusting the needle position tip! Thank you!
@marciekitzmiller4653 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and love it… I just started sewing and I cuss a lot and nothing is perfect but just right 🤣🤣🤣
@tobiasbaldwin3 күн бұрын
Nice; do you have a link to the pattern?
@aanniec31883 күн бұрын
Not a lot of advice on booths. I did a few, they were fun but never really what I would consider a success. I would however love to see you do a video on how you make your head bands. The width of your fabric looks just right. I too have a sensitivity to plastic headbands and have resorted to bobby pens and they still give me issues. I’ve tried making a few of my own but they’ve turned out really weird looking and just not right.
@KatieMakesStuff3 күн бұрын
100% yes!! They're SO easy and fast and don't give me headaches. Be on the lookout for the video soon!
@paloma_hill3 күн бұрын
efficiency with markets is just a matter of experience, I think. I had multiple packing crates that were just.... permanent festival crap boxes. bags, business cards, extra price tags for last minute whateverthefucks, spare hardware. when I finally stopped doing festivals entirely (every year I am so glad I stopped, they're just exhausting and I'm not a good salesperson) I remember laughing at laughing cleaning out those boxes, finding random pecan shells and half-smoked packs of black and milds at the very bottom. having stock that works for whatever weather is vital for wearables. we would have random highly unseasonable weather and the people who only sold wintery stuff and it'd be an absurdly unseasonably hot day and they would not sell a single thing. also you're right about the individual markets thing. if you do it regularly you'll have a list of your favorites you'll tailor your stock to. also it's good to scout new festivals by asking artists.
@paloma_hill3 күн бұрын
saturday after thanksgiving is a good date for markets, generally, as opening-season for xmas. and then you still have room for later ones.
@dorisamstutz58883 күн бұрын
I have done and still do a lot of shows. I think you action items you came up with are spot on. One thing I think you need to do is not bundle in all of you supplies as an expense for this one show. For instance, your bags, tablecloths, and battery you will use for future shows so I would project how many shows you will do this year and divide that cost and allocate it across all this years shows. You should apply the cost of your materials for the products that sold at this show. I would also recommend that you “specialize a bit more perhaps in the leather goods area because not many vendors do those where there is more competition for things like your swim coverups, IMHO. I think for a one day (5 hour) low cost show you were successful.
@catromero79503 күн бұрын
I sell clothes at events and I like to put my most expensive wow items at the back and around the sides, up high so they can be seen from a distance. I also wear something that I have in stock at a higher price point, and I always sell at least one of them. Gridwall is great for displaying small things - I like to have a section or two of it right out front.
@kalka1l3 күн бұрын
Don’t be shy about splitting a booth at some of the larger events too. Try not to let the initial outlay daunt you (the power bank comes in clutch when the weather cools).
@kalka1l3 күн бұрын
Oh goodness I have so many tips! For the branded bags: I tie my shop cards on a ribbon on the handle for now but I want to block print the logo in the future. I use water jugs and sandbags for my tent weights. Less to carry, I can dump them out when breaking down if needed, and they have not failed me yet. I picked up narrow folding tables on Marketplace, they are only 1.5ft so it keeps it roomy inside the booth. I have tiered displays (that I plan to bolt down but have not as yet) to bring the eye up. I sell a lot of smalls so it keeps it from looking cluttered. I weigh those down as well to keep them somewhat bump proof. I don’t do shopping threshold or free gift promos but I do bundle deals. If someone hits a threshold I’ll gift them a little something extra at checkout. This IMO leaves a more positive shopping experience than expected rewards. This also lets me giveaway based on stock levels. Also if I run out no harm no foul. I could go on and on if you want, I can keep sharing on your KoFi.
@kiragarvie4 күн бұрын
I am so glad I stumbled across this - my name is Kira and I love wrap skirts!!! ❤😂🎉
@KatieMakesStuff3 күн бұрын
Amazing! Welcome and I hope you find something you enjoy!
@janewhite37284 күн бұрын
I'm not a vendor, but can I suggest that you perhaps display bigger signs for the $5 and $10 stuff at the fairs that cater to lower budgets? Seeing the low prices from a distance might encourage people to come closer and check it out?
@KatieMakesStuff4 күн бұрын
That's a great suggestion!! And getting feedback from potential buyers is almost more important, so thank you for that!
@indiabilly4 күн бұрын
I have done a couple of booths selling my makes At craft markets, you have covered all the bases I think- I never recovered my costs either so I’m not going to offer advice! Xx
@KatieMakesStuff3 күн бұрын
I've had one market that I made a true profit and I guess I've been chasing that since. Someday maybe it'll happen again...
@TheMediterraneanStar4 күн бұрын
Love the video 😊 I have never managed such a booth at a fair, but when I was younger, I used to sell souvenirs in a small shop. I'd advise you to put the expensive items on display inside the booth or at the center as you said. Try to attract the buyers' attention with nice colorful signs with the special item of the day, or the ones on sale. It's a good idea to offer little gifts. Maybe try to style a couple of items that go together on a mannequin.
@KatieMakesStuff3 күн бұрын
I LOVE having a Special of the Day sign! That's a great idea!! Thank you!
@Hellenrosehart4 күн бұрын
Thanks for making these videos! Very informative and also so fun to get a glimpse into what it takes to man a stand at those kinds of markets!
@sally-anneshotter91744 күн бұрын
No 2 fairs are never the same, even at the same venue. Table looked well displayed. Observation, I know you bought the tablecloths but they looked chequered, This may be a ‘busy’ look to put under some of your items, crisp solid colour can sometimes look better. Keep at it, get your name and products known and people will come back to you Even commissioned leather bags, (but please take payment upfront)
@KatieMakesStuff3 күн бұрын
Interesting thought about the tablecloths. I'll make some adjustments there and see how that impacts visibility!
@mele99524 күн бұрын
That wool is so pretty!
@KatieMakesStuff3 күн бұрын
It really is!! I wish I had a project for it!
@sarahpauline49044 күн бұрын
I used to do a renaissance faire which would start out hotter than hades and usually end up cold. Lots of clothes too. One thing I always did was fill a bucket with water and put it under my counter. I put a few drops of lavender oil in it, and kept it fed with ice cubes from my cooler throughout the day. Nobody knew my feet were in an ice bucket. I did once drop a sandwich in it which wasn't ideal..
@KatieMakesStuff3 күн бұрын
That would have been lovely! My husband and I talked about having a bowl of water out for the dogs walking around. Did you have luck selling clothing? What were your most popular items?
@kalka1l3 күн бұрын
I do something similar when vending when it is hell outside, I use a styrofoam cooler filled with cold packs, with a barrier between the ground and the cooler (small piece of insulation) poke small holes in each side the. Set a fan on one side so it intake/output through the box. Aluminet is super clutch for keeping the sun off your shelter, I just picked one up for this purpose. Also -wear the cold packs- make a waist pack out of muslin and set it at the small of your back or better yet set it in between your shoulder blades.
@sally-anneshotter91742 күн бұрын
@@KatieMakesStuff ah yes always a bowl of water and some scooby snacks for the woofas
@twinnish16 сағат бұрын
I love a good learning experience and whatever you paid for all that stuff was cheaper than university😊 you are better prepared for the next time you do it and you will probably curate your store more to the audience that expect in your next venue. I thought your store looked fun. I couldn’t tell a lot from the pictures that you gave us but your product lines seem to be quite varied. I think a lot of the booth that I go to and have experienced seem to have a little bit more focus. That being said, I love that you had a makers booth instead of a leather makers booth or a sewists booth. Maybe in that vein, you could provide some small leather making project kits . Whether aimed at children or adults, those kind of things can be really fun and popular. a lot of people want to give experiences instead of objects as gifts. Kits are a great compromise to those who want it all.
@kathrynblack91524 күн бұрын
I hate outdoor shows. Bad enough to have to set up the display without having to deal with the tent. We also prefer two and three day shows. After doing this for 15 years, we have a basic layout but it depends on how much space we're allowed.
@Leslie-wb8cb4 күн бұрын
Your booth looked great! I agree with you, though, put your higher priced items in the middle. One thing that lifts the aesthetic of your booth is a nice rug underneath. Keep an eye out for people giving away their indoor outdoor carpets this fall. The thin ones can be rolled and moved easily, and I feel they are worth it. I like all the other set ups. The "profit" on these sorts of things is why my mom quit her craft booth in a craft mall in the 90's.
@KatieMakesStuff4 күн бұрын
I thought about a rug but wasn't sure I wanted it. However, if I could've gotten my feet out of the grass I think my allergies would've thanked me. I'll definitely keep an eye out and see what I can find! Thank you!
@deborahdanhauer85254 күн бұрын
For the most part, if the price for admission as a vendor is low, it’s going to be small inexpensive things that sell. $35 is low for where I live. I always did better if I was working on something in the booth. There could be 50 items just like the one I was making, but they wanted the one they saw me make. ❤️🤗🐝
@KatieMakesStuff4 күн бұрын
That's a great point about the booth fee and its connection to the average budget of shoppers. That would help temper my expectations and adjust my stock to better fit the folks coming through. And I like the idea of working on something! I'll think about that and see how I can use it for my setup. Thank you!!
@deborahdanhauer85254 күн бұрын
@@KatieMakesStuff You’re most welcome and I hope it helps🤗❤️🐝
@kalka1l3 күн бұрын
This can also bite you in the inverse too. I did an event last month and I came prices with accessible items, and everyone there was selling at a much higher price point. Everyone told me I was charging too little but that was my misstep I would have made triple my total easy if I realized it was going to be like that.
@deborahdanhauer852521 сағат бұрын
@@kalka1l I know! Sometimes there is just no anticipating what will happen. But above, I was talking about in general, and I found that to be true most of the time. It never hurts to bring a few expensive items if you think it will be a lower price show and vice versa. Another way to tell if you need more expensive items is if the show is juried.❤️🤗🐝
@sharontrujillo4 күн бұрын
P.S. what's your take on the color "copper" ?
@KatieMakesStuff4 күн бұрын
Copper is one of my all time favorite colors! Love love love!
@sharontrujillo4 күн бұрын
@@KatieMakesStuff ...Daaaaaamn! I'm good....BAM!!! This young lady is gonna be FUN!!!! 📿💥💝🙉
@sharontrujillo4 күн бұрын
Personally...I LoVE shows...I've MASTERED my "look" + I want my jewelry OUT THERE!!!! I do "deals" alllllllllll day long...I take any + all advice from EVERYBODY!!! I'm COLORFUL+ very ECLECTIC....which reflects in my tables..I "look" for items that aren't displays + "make" them displays...Different Heights are key! Vintage items work for me, especially since, I mix Vintage w/Modern materials...throw in a SPLASH of ETHNIC...it attracts ATTENTION allllll day long! COLOR + More COLOR on top...calming colors on tables...Try AGAIN...your pieces are too cool to not be seen. 🎉
@KatieMakesStuff4 күн бұрын
I did try some height differences this time and liked the look, but dang it takes SO MANY THINGS to just set up the displays. And I'm such a maximalist that I love to see that you are also a "more is better" seller. How do you draw people in? I feel like I can schmooze enough to turn many of the visitors into buyers, but they have to come in first!
@Leslie-wb8cb4 күн бұрын
@@KatieMakesStuff Incense? Shiny things toward the back? Maybe a mirror backdrop for something?
@0therM0ther.014 күн бұрын
It's not that they aren't cute, but I don't understand why you destroyed something, to make something else. You could have made the same thing, without destroying unique items.
@barbaramiller52905 күн бұрын
I love your creativity!
@TheP0rt5 күн бұрын
I keep tailors chalk in my bag but I have never used it but I feel like if I take it out I will need it I think tailors chalk is my verson of your seam riper
@claudiakitchen80945 күн бұрын
I like what you did and enjoyed seeing your progress. The only thing I wish for is pockets. Is the a way to put in at least one?
@randylls53415 күн бұрын
Cute
@birdwoman49445 күн бұрын
Hi there just wanted to let you know your very inspiring..between your videos and another two bloggers I made a 1800s petticoat style skirt. I sewed it all by hand and just finished 😆💖 So happy it's done. Thank you for all you share.. many blessings 🙏😆💖
@sibyllolson32376 күн бұрын
What an adorable skirt. I cannot wrap my mind around the pleat though…it’s me not your instructions. I may have to get a piece of fabric and play with it while watching. I just found your channel.
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I love the mannequin ideas that would really draw me in dress it up with your jacket and a bag make it look like an outfit summer time concentrate on your beach coverups and headbands maybe a beach bag out of fabric or water bottle cover ,look like a hip person on the way to the beach for the day later in the year do warmer clothing. I like the idea of offering to do their own blanket , but don’t commit till you see the blanket, and definitely take a deposit, too many people get burned that don’t take a deposit,and I agree too many different items as you include more of your handmade reduce your other odds and Sods if you really want to still sell the fabric items you have thrifted have them all together in a basket at the side ,with a bargain sign on them, concentrate more on your crafted items and some markets if they are on a continually basis will take people time to know you,and decide what they really want to buy from you especially if you have a few more expensive items, if you have your leather bags on the mannequin make sure they are hard to take off .still lots of light fingers at markets and you can’t be everywhere at once. Keep the music low. I would not come into a booth with music playing as I have hearing problems ( deaf in one ear limited in the other) and I can’t hear you over the sound of the market, hate asking the same question more than once. Good luck though and it is all a learning curve. As you decide what way you are going to sell your items.
Do not wash your face just use water if you're worried about dry skin or bags underneath your eyes use some cold pressed castor oil it is the best thing people tell me all the time I can't believe you are 55 years old you don't even look 40
I think your fabric that you didn't know what it was you did the burn test to it I think it might have fire retardant on it it might be for pajamas you know how they put the fire retardant on children's pajamas it might be like that I don't know but I enjoy your videos keep it up
Booth spots on grass or asphalt in Summer sucks 🥵.
This is the second video of yours I have watched and I like you I like how you are so truthful and who cares what other people say you just keep doing you cuz I am on the path of learning how to make my own clothing too I used to be a quilter now I have so much material I don't know what to do with I think I'm going to turn some of it into my wardrobe
I follow a woman and her husband here on KZread and have watched them go from very tiny little business in an older home to WOW. They did videos in their home, on their kitchen island showing them making things, painting things...and now they do the same thing in a much larger old house that they completely gutted and rebuilt, they also have a shop/store in an old church in their town that is huge. They are super creative, friendly couple. What made them was two things I think-to my knowledge they do not do fairs or anything like that. They sold online from their website, they started a KZread channel and they do lives, showing them working on the furniture, painting, printing, making molds with air dry clay and putting it on picture frames, etc. people enjoy watching folks make things. So, website store, YT channel showing your items, and linking your website so people can shop and buy your products. Keep at it! I thought your leather items looked amazing, so I will be looking to see how to find you. You're friendly, speak well and I think you will blow up the way they have. I love your logo and the stamp you made. It looked fantastic. I agree with someone else-the buffalo checked cloths are too busy-I would put solid white, flat Colton sheets over them. I have used flat sheets in white (king size) as curtains for years and for table cloths. Good luck! PS-I hated working outdoor booths too-heat, bugs, no close bathroom, etc.
I’m so impressed with all you did for this craft fair. Taking notes from your video and all the tips in the comments. I print my logo brand on fabric paper that quilters use for my fabric pieces. I used a laser printer for that. For logos on craft bags and paper journals, I print on faint scrapbook paper, cut out with guillotine and glue to the bag or journal. Maybe one day I’ll get a stamp made, but since I’m just starting out this is it for now. Thanks for sharing your experience. It helps a lot! - Kathy 🌻
I think that comment is flawed when considering inflation. I don't see prices dropping anytime soon. Were in stock up mode and I'm really good with that :).. Having a talent, being able to sell your crafts/clothes...and have a You tube channel??? Don't spend any time on negativity.... you got this!!
Great video, if I ever do a booth, I'm going to add a clearance rack, as that is what would draw me in. I helped my DD do a booth at a church event, beautiful tiny fresh florals.....def lost money....wasnt enough 1-5 items in my opinion.
I used to display at arts and craft shows. I paint on wood with great detail . I was selling a very detailed Santa for $20 but another vendor had the same wood cutout painted solid red for $12. She sold her Santa I did not. Spending hours with a booth is completely exhausting. It just wasn’t worth the entrance fee, loading and unloading the car and setting up and taking down. I resorted to open houses in my home and at friends who were kind enough to have one. I sent invitations to friends and neighbors with a note to bring their friends. I did not want complete strangers in my home. I did great and would practically sell out. Good luck to you!
That was very encouraging for me to start with jersey ❤
Poshmark might be a good fit for your beautiful items.
I always build in a "Shank" on a button, to allow the buttonhole to sit nicely., Even on the sewing machine, put a pin underneath the button at right angles to the holes, then stitch your button on. Give it a try, I have even balanced a button on a match stick if the fabric is thick!
Who can????? Nobody!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Love the style of the shoulder straps . Very unique❤
1st) Oh, I really [100 % sincerely] do feel for you - Soooo much work, prep, set up etc for No Profit : ( eeek ! So, please know that ''everything I write below' is b/c i want to HELP You ! : ) / there's NO Criticism here : ) .... 2nd) You are very Talented ! [period] : ) & have very UNIQUE products - which can be a Positive & a Negative ~ (more on this latter) 3rd) Please ''always'' put a Solid - NO PRINT (not yelling here btw, just trying to stress a point) : ) Cloth on your Table [preferably - Plain Pure White] then set your items on that ! Check patterns, Florals, Strips etc are ''way too'' BUSY : ( and will / do appear Cluttered ''&'' Confusing to your Customer plus they ultimately will 100 % ''detract'' from your items : ( 4) I know that mannequins are quite $$$ Expensive, even if found at a Thrift store etc ''so'' I would *highly suggest* you/your husband getting some Plywood & cutting out ''2'' 'human shape & real human size body (front view only - as if you're facing someone straight on & talking to them) that would look ''life size'' from the Waist up Only - Paint the ''human plywood {sanded edges for smooth edges so it won't wreck/snag what you're going to hang on these} cut out'' BLACK (attach a metal T-bar pole) / etc or of-like (then place pole base into cement into a bucket like the tent pole buckets u made with the cement) & attach this on the ''back side' painted BLACK also to go with your Business color theme - Now you have ''2'' - 'mannequins' to ''Properly'' Display & SHOW-CASE your Sewn Amazzzing Blanket Jackets !! : ) (I think that's what they're called) ... As they are 'displayed' now, they look ''not their Best'' : ( they NEED to be ''POP'' / be Hung Properly ! I would also put 1 at each ''edge'' of your Booth at the Front !!!! Why b/c you WANT to ''draw people'' to your Booth - even IF they don't Buy that - It will get your MORE TRAFFIC to your Booth & ''then'' more of a chance to Sell them something else !! : ) P.S. The 2 plywood Cut-out would have their ARMS facing down of a 45 degree angle SO when you put your Blanket Jackets on them - Customers will SEE the print/details etc of the Arms as well - instead of them Hanging straight down : ( thus not seeing the ''full effect'' of your great blanket jackets ! : ) In future [as in right away or ''for sure'' BEFORE your next Show] you could / SHOULD also have a SIGN saying - Have a Favorite Blanket that You want Made into a [blanket] Jacket for your Wife, Child, Dad, Friend, Co-worker, Grandmother etc ~ We do CUSTOM ORDERS ! : ) You Could also say ... We can do a Favorite Sports Team, Singer, Movie, TV Show, Cartoon, Animal etc - We can make YOU a Blanket Jacket out of that too - Just ASK ME !!! : ) PART 2 on my TIPS for you to come ... : ) have to do an errand, Cindy
Thank you so much for sharing! I had never heard of the Kira skirt but, i love it! I'm gonna make a long and a short as I have always loved the wrap skirt and i love the use of different fabrics! thankyou 💖💫
I like the white one. It looks elegant.
You need to niche down a bit more. you have too many different products.
Agreed. I didn't see a through line on the products. I didn't understand the relationship between the designs.
I think your projects turn out great, I want to start going to thrift stores and creating different projects instead of the same old ones. Thank you for your inspirations.
Of course! I'm glad you enjoyed it and stay tuned: I've got lots more coming!
@@KatieMakesStuff Wonderful Katie!
Love the presser foot and adjusting the needle position tip! Thank you!
Just found your channel and love it… I just started sewing and I cuss a lot and nothing is perfect but just right 🤣🤣🤣
Nice; do you have a link to the pattern?
Not a lot of advice on booths. I did a few, they were fun but never really what I would consider a success. I would however love to see you do a video on how you make your head bands. The width of your fabric looks just right. I too have a sensitivity to plastic headbands and have resorted to bobby pens and they still give me issues. I’ve tried making a few of my own but they’ve turned out really weird looking and just not right.
100% yes!! They're SO easy and fast and don't give me headaches. Be on the lookout for the video soon!
efficiency with markets is just a matter of experience, I think. I had multiple packing crates that were just.... permanent festival crap boxes. bags, business cards, extra price tags for last minute whateverthefucks, spare hardware. when I finally stopped doing festivals entirely (every year I am so glad I stopped, they're just exhausting and I'm not a good salesperson) I remember laughing at laughing cleaning out those boxes, finding random pecan shells and half-smoked packs of black and milds at the very bottom. having stock that works for whatever weather is vital for wearables. we would have random highly unseasonable weather and the people who only sold wintery stuff and it'd be an absurdly unseasonably hot day and they would not sell a single thing. also you're right about the individual markets thing. if you do it regularly you'll have a list of your favorites you'll tailor your stock to. also it's good to scout new festivals by asking artists.
saturday after thanksgiving is a good date for markets, generally, as opening-season for xmas. and then you still have room for later ones.
I have done and still do a lot of shows. I think you action items you came up with are spot on. One thing I think you need to do is not bundle in all of you supplies as an expense for this one show. For instance, your bags, tablecloths, and battery you will use for future shows so I would project how many shows you will do this year and divide that cost and allocate it across all this years shows. You should apply the cost of your materials for the products that sold at this show. I would also recommend that you “specialize a bit more perhaps in the leather goods area because not many vendors do those where there is more competition for things like your swim coverups, IMHO. I think for a one day (5 hour) low cost show you were successful.
I sell clothes at events and I like to put my most expensive wow items at the back and around the sides, up high so they can be seen from a distance. I also wear something that I have in stock at a higher price point, and I always sell at least one of them. Gridwall is great for displaying small things - I like to have a section or two of it right out front.
Don’t be shy about splitting a booth at some of the larger events too. Try not to let the initial outlay daunt you (the power bank comes in clutch when the weather cools).
Oh goodness I have so many tips! For the branded bags: I tie my shop cards on a ribbon on the handle for now but I want to block print the logo in the future. I use water jugs and sandbags for my tent weights. Less to carry, I can dump them out when breaking down if needed, and they have not failed me yet. I picked up narrow folding tables on Marketplace, they are only 1.5ft so it keeps it roomy inside the booth. I have tiered displays (that I plan to bolt down but have not as yet) to bring the eye up. I sell a lot of smalls so it keeps it from looking cluttered. I weigh those down as well to keep them somewhat bump proof. I don’t do shopping threshold or free gift promos but I do bundle deals. If someone hits a threshold I’ll gift them a little something extra at checkout. This IMO leaves a more positive shopping experience than expected rewards. This also lets me giveaway based on stock levels. Also if I run out no harm no foul. I could go on and on if you want, I can keep sharing on your KoFi.
I am so glad I stumbled across this - my name is Kira and I love wrap skirts!!! ❤😂🎉
Amazing! Welcome and I hope you find something you enjoy!
I'm not a vendor, but can I suggest that you perhaps display bigger signs for the $5 and $10 stuff at the fairs that cater to lower budgets? Seeing the low prices from a distance might encourage people to come closer and check it out?
That's a great suggestion!! And getting feedback from potential buyers is almost more important, so thank you for that!
I have done a couple of booths selling my makes At craft markets, you have covered all the bases I think- I never recovered my costs either so I’m not going to offer advice! Xx
I've had one market that I made a true profit and I guess I've been chasing that since. Someday maybe it'll happen again...
Love the video 😊 I have never managed such a booth at a fair, but when I was younger, I used to sell souvenirs in a small shop. I'd advise you to put the expensive items on display inside the booth or at the center as you said. Try to attract the buyers' attention with nice colorful signs with the special item of the day, or the ones on sale. It's a good idea to offer little gifts. Maybe try to style a couple of items that go together on a mannequin.
I LOVE having a Special of the Day sign! That's a great idea!! Thank you!
Thanks for making these videos! Very informative and also so fun to get a glimpse into what it takes to man a stand at those kinds of markets!
No 2 fairs are never the same, even at the same venue. Table looked well displayed. Observation, I know you bought the tablecloths but they looked chequered, This may be a ‘busy’ look to put under some of your items, crisp solid colour can sometimes look better. Keep at it, get your name and products known and people will come back to you Even commissioned leather bags, (but please take payment upfront)
Interesting thought about the tablecloths. I'll make some adjustments there and see how that impacts visibility!
That wool is so pretty!
It really is!! I wish I had a project for it!
I used to do a renaissance faire which would start out hotter than hades and usually end up cold. Lots of clothes too. One thing I always did was fill a bucket with water and put it under my counter. I put a few drops of lavender oil in it, and kept it fed with ice cubes from my cooler throughout the day. Nobody knew my feet were in an ice bucket. I did once drop a sandwich in it which wasn't ideal..
That would have been lovely! My husband and I talked about having a bowl of water out for the dogs walking around. Did you have luck selling clothing? What were your most popular items?
I do something similar when vending when it is hell outside, I use a styrofoam cooler filled with cold packs, with a barrier between the ground and the cooler (small piece of insulation) poke small holes in each side the. Set a fan on one side so it intake/output through the box. Aluminet is super clutch for keeping the sun off your shelter, I just picked one up for this purpose. Also -wear the cold packs- make a waist pack out of muslin and set it at the small of your back or better yet set it in between your shoulder blades.
@@KatieMakesStuff ah yes always a bowl of water and some scooby snacks for the woofas
I love a good learning experience and whatever you paid for all that stuff was cheaper than university😊 you are better prepared for the next time you do it and you will probably curate your store more to the audience that expect in your next venue. I thought your store looked fun. I couldn’t tell a lot from the pictures that you gave us but your product lines seem to be quite varied. I think a lot of the booth that I go to and have experienced seem to have a little bit more focus. That being said, I love that you had a makers booth instead of a leather makers booth or a sewists booth. Maybe in that vein, you could provide some small leather making project kits . Whether aimed at children or adults, those kind of things can be really fun and popular. a lot of people want to give experiences instead of objects as gifts. Kits are a great compromise to those who want it all.
I hate outdoor shows. Bad enough to have to set up the display without having to deal with the tent. We also prefer two and three day shows. After doing this for 15 years, we have a basic layout but it depends on how much space we're allowed.
Your booth looked great! I agree with you, though, put your higher priced items in the middle. One thing that lifts the aesthetic of your booth is a nice rug underneath. Keep an eye out for people giving away their indoor outdoor carpets this fall. The thin ones can be rolled and moved easily, and I feel they are worth it. I like all the other set ups. The "profit" on these sorts of things is why my mom quit her craft booth in a craft mall in the 90's.
I thought about a rug but wasn't sure I wanted it. However, if I could've gotten my feet out of the grass I think my allergies would've thanked me. I'll definitely keep an eye out and see what I can find! Thank you!
For the most part, if the price for admission as a vendor is low, it’s going to be small inexpensive things that sell. $35 is low for where I live. I always did better if I was working on something in the booth. There could be 50 items just like the one I was making, but they wanted the one they saw me make. ❤️🤗🐝
That's a great point about the booth fee and its connection to the average budget of shoppers. That would help temper my expectations and adjust my stock to better fit the folks coming through. And I like the idea of working on something! I'll think about that and see how I can use it for my setup. Thank you!!
@@KatieMakesStuff You’re most welcome and I hope it helps🤗❤️🐝
This can also bite you in the inverse too. I did an event last month and I came prices with accessible items, and everyone there was selling at a much higher price point. Everyone told me I was charging too little but that was my misstep I would have made triple my total easy if I realized it was going to be like that.
@@kalka1l I know! Sometimes there is just no anticipating what will happen. But above, I was talking about in general, and I found that to be true most of the time. It never hurts to bring a few expensive items if you think it will be a lower price show and vice versa. Another way to tell if you need more expensive items is if the show is juried.❤️🤗🐝
P.S. what's your take on the color "copper" ?
Copper is one of my all time favorite colors! Love love love!
@@KatieMakesStuff ...Daaaaaamn! I'm good....BAM!!! This young lady is gonna be FUN!!!! 📿💥💝🙉
Personally...I LoVE shows...I've MASTERED my "look" + I want my jewelry OUT THERE!!!! I do "deals" alllllllllll day long...I take any + all advice from EVERYBODY!!! I'm COLORFUL+ very ECLECTIC....which reflects in my tables..I "look" for items that aren't displays + "make" them displays...Different Heights are key! Vintage items work for me, especially since, I mix Vintage w/Modern materials...throw in a SPLASH of ETHNIC...it attracts ATTENTION allllll day long! COLOR + More COLOR on top...calming colors on tables...Try AGAIN...your pieces are too cool to not be seen. 🎉
I did try some height differences this time and liked the look, but dang it takes SO MANY THINGS to just set up the displays. And I'm such a maximalist that I love to see that you are also a "more is better" seller. How do you draw people in? I feel like I can schmooze enough to turn many of the visitors into buyers, but they have to come in first!
@@KatieMakesStuff Incense? Shiny things toward the back? Maybe a mirror backdrop for something?
It's not that they aren't cute, but I don't understand why you destroyed something, to make something else. You could have made the same thing, without destroying unique items.
I love your creativity!
I keep tailors chalk in my bag but I have never used it but I feel like if I take it out I will need it I think tailors chalk is my verson of your seam riper
I like what you did and enjoyed seeing your progress. The only thing I wish for is pockets. Is the a way to put in at least one?
Cute
Hi there just wanted to let you know your very inspiring..between your videos and another two bloggers I made a 1800s petticoat style skirt. I sewed it all by hand and just finished 😆💖 So happy it's done. Thank you for all you share.. many blessings 🙏😆💖
What an adorable skirt. I cannot wrap my mind around the pleat though…it’s me not your instructions. I may have to get a piece of fabric and play with it while watching. I just found your channel.