How to Production Sew and Build Inventory for Craft Fairs and More!

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In this video I'm going to give you a few really good tips and tricks for not only speeding up your process, but also to sew production-style to build up your inventory in preparation to sell at events like local craft fairs!
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@Carolmaizy Жыл бұрын

I'm a quilter and I always wind 10 or more bobbins at once. Very helpful.

@meganmills6545 Жыл бұрын

For yardage that will get interfaced after you've cut it out anyway you can save another step. Just block interface that yardage as a big piece before it's cut out at all. You then cut just the once and each piece is perfectly interfaced and ready to go. (And generally it's easier to cut too because it's less likely to want to get "shifty" on you).

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, this is a good one to add! I didn't do it for this video, but I do this for non-directional fabrics when I need to get a lot of little things done. If you're fussy cutting, this won't work so well though :(

@tlsnana9539 10 ай бұрын

I wondered about that. Need (want) to make 2 dozen thank you gifts. That’ll save so much time! Thank you.

@dgraham719 Жыл бұрын

Use an " ender" also then it's quicker than reaching around to get the leader to run back thru. The ender stays on machine until you sew again

@markbailey5393 Жыл бұрын

Just started winding multiple bobbins. It makes life so much easier. Great video. Thanks.

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

It's the little things we just don't think about!

@barbaraaufiero5008 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love the leader. Have never tried it but definitely going to try.

@prfctlywcked Жыл бұрын

ilovefiercekittenz! Love your videos, you do a good job breaking things down in a way that makes sense

@patriciaredd4287 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for your tips, presentation, and energy. New subscriber. Looking forward to seeing your new and older videos.

@wmyoung1000 Жыл бұрын

instead of cutting out pattern piece first.. iron interfacing and fabric together first, draw once cut once :)

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

I do this often! It isn't good if you're fussy cutting, but it is a nice way to bulk cut things.

@painter225 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Many I already use but good to hear how others do it. I always figure if I’m going to cut out one I may as well do 4…LOL. Mostly because I hate the cutting out. So, I just do what I hate first and it’s OVER! My big takeaway was Inventura! Will definitely check it out!

@joycecaldwell2097 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! I’ve been looking for you all my life!😅 Ok, so maybe that was a little dramatic. But I have just decided to get back into doing my own craft booth this fall and just saw this video! This is the info and help I need. And you have a great sense of humor so that also makes learning easier! I’ve subscribed to your channel and will be watching a lot more of your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!

@alex-6313 Жыл бұрын

Your channel has been SUCH a help for me on my journey. Thank you!!!

@KonjikiKonjiki Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your excellent demo of Inventora. Have started my sewing skills at zero, and working on building them up to where I can make things quickly enough they are worth selling.

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed using Inventora to help me track my materials. I haven't been producing as many bags lately due to travel and laser shenanigans, but I just put in all of my laser supplies last week and am ramping up to do a lot more in my shop with those products!

@marlenepavlovich8455 Жыл бұрын

Your an idiot

@carnationluhman4980 Жыл бұрын

enjoyed the great tips, Thank you. I keep thing one of these days I will venture into being part of a craft fair. I will continue watching your video.. Please do more.

@brendaeves3236 7 ай бұрын

Great advice as always, I’ll try this out for my upcoming Fair

@marthaanncoles176 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for your tips and experience. I was dreading the excel spreadsheet. This system looks and sounds amazing! Thanks again!!

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

It has been extremely helpful in preparing for a local farmer's market!

@lakesharalynn Жыл бұрын

You are so DOPE for sharing all that you do...thank you!!!

@SewYeah Жыл бұрын

There are so many good tips in this video Im glad I stumbled on to this!!!

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this could help you! I have sold online and consigned with shops in the past. I'm about to do my first in-person craft fair in May though, so all of this is relevant haha!

@phyllismelendez5141 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tips!!

@auly7438 Жыл бұрын

You give great advice while making me laugh out loud. Thank you!

@49lucky Жыл бұрын

Lol since I've worked in those horrible southern sewing mills I know about PRODUCTION. When I'm in a hurry everything is in a row and go.😅😅😅

@wandablack905 Жыл бұрын

As a quilter, use the leader and cut it off and use it as an ender. Excellent tips!

@andrewmorales4174 Жыл бұрын

Love your energy

@trinam2503 3 ай бұрын

I do Farmers Market. My production tip is is to bulk cut before you need it. I hate going back and forth between cutting and sewing. So When I process scraps ( anything under a FQ or 1/4yd) or when I am running low on something. I will just cut out my most popular items. For instance, I have 2 bags that use the same size pieces of fabric. So I have a bin for that size, and I just cut that size and keep it on hand. I also pre bulk cut all my linings and interfacings and keep them with their fabrics. I do this for each of my popular items and then when I need to, I just sit down and chain sew whatever I need for my booth.

@FleurdeLinda.Stitches Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@denisemazza7077 Жыл бұрын

Great tips 👏

@RogueStitches Жыл бұрын

Great tips! If I'm using cotton or WPC, I ALWAYS pre-iron before cuttiing the pieces. This way, any shrinkage that happens is going (usually) to happen before cutting and your pieces will be more consistant.

@walkbyfaith2874 Жыл бұрын

Great Information

@-amoore-7399 Жыл бұрын

And nowhere is 'measure twice, cut once' more important than when doing a production run. Ask me how I know.

@Cecibug1 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Learned this the hard way 😅

@robinsoria7611 Жыл бұрын

Great show... thank you... peace ... .

@marthaanncoles176 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I just signed up with Inventora!!!!! Thank you so much for this valuable tip.

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know what you think after using it for a bit. I used it exclusively to prepare for my craft fair last weekend. It was a lifesaver in tracking everything.

@jacquelynbianchi2736 Жыл бұрын

Wow inventora looks awesome

@joanpringle7407 Жыл бұрын

What a cool vid!

@kassandra3898 Жыл бұрын

Wow I just saw your video by accident, and I love it specially that you are like me,like animal crossing, zelda.etc video games and sewing. I subscribe to your channel. I will look for more of your videos.

@priscillayanez5406 Жыл бұрын

Great!

@katydidbags4785 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thank you for sharing 😊 I love the walking foot on your machine. Did you mention that you were working on domestic Janome? I have a Janome HD9 and I wonder if that exact walking foot would work for my machine? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

This machine in the video is my Juki DU-1181N industrial machine with a compound walking foot. My Janome M7 is to the left of this machine and I primarily use it for quilting and clothing. I am pretty sure you can get a walking foot for the HD9 professional that's on-brand. There's also off-brand, more industrial ones that you can get, though I have never used them.

@gypsyrobin Жыл бұрын

Hi Katy, the M7 & M17 machines are different from the HD9. The HD9 is just a Straight Stitch machine that uses a Regular old fashioned Walking Foot.

@sunflowerbluecreations Жыл бұрын

I’m the same way for interfacing. Too much time with measuring. Just place the fabric on the interfacing and go! Great video

@klemmie Жыл бұрын

Is there a difference btwn doing it this way vs fusing before you cut?

@sunflowerbluecreations Жыл бұрын

@@klemmie no. Whatever material I am using that will be fused, I just use all of the material and then cut the pattern out

@windlessoriginals1150 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sygleatherandglass Жыл бұрын

I bought a stand alone bobbin winder that winds most size bobbins really fast.

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah those are invaluable! One came with my Juki and I use it a lot. If you have multiple bobbin sizes though, you'd probably be better off getting one per size since you'd have to adjust the full detection widget each time. For my Brother PR-1055X I just buy prewound embroidery bobbins.

@Thecraftyblacksheep Жыл бұрын

Omg I feel so lucky to be in the first 100 people to watch this!

@Sandisongiftcompany77388 10 ай бұрын

I use pre wound bobbins. It has saved me so many headaches. I noticed when I self wind bobbins even with a great machine it’s not as good as the pre-wound.

@stephaniegines3267 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great tips!! Also may I ask the pattern for the beautiful backpacks you were holding in the beginning?

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

It's one I'm working on with a friend!!

@stephaniegines3267 Жыл бұрын

Ohh I can’t wait !

@juliepearson5880 Жыл бұрын

Same! I’ve been wondering what they are too they look beautiful ❤

@Scrappincricut Жыл бұрын

I need one of your wristlets! I love the animal crossing fabric!

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

Oh that one's still listed on the shop if you really do want it!

@danielploszkiewicz1058 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you know of any resources that show how to convert pattern templates to an svg for Cricut? I have the acrylic Clematis templates, but I just don’t have a steady enough hand to hand cut them!

@danielploszkiewicz1058 Жыл бұрын

Never mind, If I had bothered to look, I would have seen that you have a video on the subject 😂

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

HAH! It's ok!!! I have a LOT of videos now. Even I forget if I've done something already or not.

@Cecibug1 Жыл бұрын

How do you press the interfacing in bulk without the exposed sides sticking to the heat press or Teflon? I cut them out individually for my heatpress but this wold be faster.

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

I put the pieces right side up on a Teflon sheet, interfacing sticky side down on top of the pieces then put ANOTHER Teflon sheet on all of it. It’s a Teflon sandwich, but not as tasty as grilled cheese.

@katrinalancaster3216 Жыл бұрын

You are fun. :)

@The_Crafting_Gamer Жыл бұрын

For me it is hard to get fabric since I have to get most of it abroad we don’t have shops like Joann

@sandraweiler5971 2 ай бұрын

Good video, I’m wanting to learn how to make small pencil cases, coin purses, and small makeup bags to sell at our next Christmas bizarre. I found your video to be very helpful. However, I hope you don’t mind me saying this, but for me personally I would rather not be distracted with all the comedy. I found it to be a little distracting. Thank-you so much for showing us all your tips and tricks for production line sewing 🌸

@fiercekittenz 2 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for phrasing the feedback in a kind manner. I appreciate it! I’m just a goofy person in general. I have channel recommendations for other sewists on YT that may be more your taste though.

@melissavalenzuela293 Жыл бұрын

Ok, I am so confused about the leader thing. Why does it cancel out the need to backstitch to lock the stitch?

@fiercekittenz Жыл бұрын

In a way, yes. The idea is you will eventually come back over that stitch when you're sewing it into another seam. For example, this stitch for the zipper ends will get caught in the seam when we attach the zipper to the exterior and lining fabrics.

@melissavalenzuela293 Жыл бұрын

Ooh ok. That makes sense. Thanks!