The Frugal Musician has a question…
2009 June 19
I’m thinking of selling these velvet bags on Etsy.com
Have any of you bought or sold on Etsy.com?
I love to sit down with a pile of velvet (re-purposed of course) and stitch up these little drawstring bags.
I view it as a stress buster. It would be great if it were a money maker as well.
With no 401k or retirement stipend or trust fund, Tammy is trying to weave a tapestry of freelance work and crafting to sail her through her golden years.
Or silver years according to my hair…..
Hi Tammy-
So, I love your bags and would buy them. The question is your time vs. the cost.
I don’t know how long they take to make, but I doubt if anyone would want to spend more than maybe $5. And that might not be worth your time.
I have ordered beauty products that give away bags like this (velvet, not necessarily decorated).
So I would say- make a few and try it out and see if it’s worth it.
Good luck!
Hey Angela
You know girl, I was thinking $5 maybe $6 to cover the ETSY cost. Making these little bags is a big stress buster for me.
I repurpose used clothing and everything is hand sewn except for hems and such that are intrinsic in the dress or blouse or shirt.
Velvet bags sell for a lot on ETSY and I was surprised at the prices! But considering I’ll be repurposing and using sewing as a “meditation” it would be fun to see if I could sell these little jewels!
Thanks for coming by. I have been swamped thismonth but July is very light – a little frightening for a freelance gal, but leaves me a bit more time to write
That’s a good idea to sell them as gem/stone bags. In that case, they could be for kids, so you could try out some “kid-friendly” patterns.
Good luck!
Hey Melanie! Sizes vary but YES I have considered selling these as tarot or oracle bags or gem or stone bags. I have always had an affectation for bags and boxes and these are so much fun to make. It’s like a meditation!
You should check out ETSY.com. It’s a website for handmade and vintage items!