Sew to Sell How I batch sew 35 upholstery tapestry bags with time trial & how to price your product

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10 ай бұрын

This has been a marathon effort. See how I go through the process of sewing 35 sample fabrics that were headed to landfil, into simple tapestry bags to sell in my shop.
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@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

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@janinebrown9773 10 ай бұрын

I love when you tell us about how you price. That is something I struggle with! And many ppl don’t want to pay a fair price. I always hear “I could make that”. Well you didn’t and I did 😂 thanks for the guidance!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Janine. I hear people whisper that all the time too. They're usually not my customers. The ones that purchase, don't sew, and appreciate the items😁

@justinacarothers2699 10 ай бұрын

I agree. I quilt & people always want a blanket for them selves or a baby on the way with out any consideration of costs.. When I tell them how many yards of fabric & batting go into a blanket and quote them just the cost of material they get defensive like I'm trying to cheat them. Not even noting my time, & energy, in driving around, shopping for the material, prewashing fabric, buying patterns at times, measuring, configuring, cutting, piecing, sewing, the weight of it under my machine. My other many supplies , power usage & a time schedule away from my own projects & responsibilities. And then quilting threw it all, & binding, washing with half a dozen color catchers & delicate laundry detergents, ironing so its presentable. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that go into people's crafts. There is value in craftsmanship . If they don't want to pay for that then they can buy something of less quality & heart make in mass production in a sweatshop from off the shelf of a big box department store.

@octoberorchards3117 9 ай бұрын

I make tee shirt quilts for others. A custom layout, quilting, binding, time and materials can easily make a lap/twin size quilt run to $750 US. Some clients can appreciate all I do, others say "There's a place online that will do the quilt for $80." Fine. I'm making you an heirloom. An $80 quilt will quickly turn into a pet bed. I value my skills and time. @@justinacarothers2699

@JustAnotherBuckyLover 8 ай бұрын

Yep, same issues with handknitting too. Just charging minimum wage for the time, without charging for materials and everything else on top... that already prices it out of almost anyone's budget.

@janinedevilliers510 8 ай бұрын

I agree. My mother sews beautifully. She has all her life. She makes things to sell to earn pocket money, and some people don't want to pay. They also say things like that but have never made a single thing themselves. They don't appreciate the time, effort, creativity and work that goes into making bags, etc.

@ginnyscott7255 7 ай бұрын

My sister did this for years in Montreal, Canada using the material that was used in office divider cubicles. There was a company in Montreal that made the dividers and if they were redoing the dividers they would just throw out that lovely wool fabric. They gave it to her, she would wash it hang it on a line to dry and made shopping bags. Her company was called The Three R’s, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. The bags are well over thirty years old and I still use them. Now in her 70’s she teaches women how to sew in Montreal, a lot of them do not speak English or French but she has found a way to communicate. My mother taught us well how to help people in need. I make up bags with socks, mittens, hats and scarves and give them out to our homeless people here in Calgary, Alberta. I knit the scarves and I have found a few women friends to help me knit the hats. My sister also had another company where she made bags like yours. Cosmetic bags, Kleenex holders, jewellery bags.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 6 ай бұрын

What a great use for the wall cubicles. Thanks for sharing Ginny😀

@seemarajderkar3019 Ай бұрын

Hi Christine!! It was absolutely amazing to watch you sew to perfection, right from scratch, exactly identical pouches with such finesse !! Hats off to your skills!! Thanks !!

@wendywatkins628 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I had a friend who was an interior designer. She always gave me her old fabric books too. I can remember making pillows, hot pads, placemats and shopping bags with the mountain of fabric i got from her. My sewing days are sadly over, but i still enjoy watching how people create and your video was so perfect. I thought about 20$ american dollars.thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

It would have been so much fun receiving and sewing all those pieces Wendy. Thanks for sharing 😀

@sallyescrader1434 10 ай бұрын

Extremely useful video.. thanks SO much for sharing. I’ve been struggling with my own pricing, so this will be very helpful. So glad you were so honest about making a mistake! We learnt a valuable lesson, hopefully without making the mistake ourselves! Your bags are very similar to ones I make, except that I add a chain shoulder strap onto the tabs.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Sally. Mistakes are how we learn. At least that's what I keep telling myself 😅

@dahliasmiley6595 9 ай бұрын

Great

@Rebecca-zj4wq 8 ай бұрын

I think your feeling of $30 instead of the $20 you priced it out as is exactly right. As someone who does contracting quotes for a larger consulting company, a chargeout rate of 2x your labour rate is very skimpy to be able to cover your ancillary costs, and the time spent on "mistakes" is definitely part of the process of the job. Nobody does things exactly right the first time around, especially for one-off, unique projects.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Rebecca. They've been selling well, so must be getting it right 😁

@julieschaefer9964 8 ай бұрын

Love the tips on pricing and batch sewing! Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Julie. Thank you 😊

@GloriaHasberry 10 ай бұрын

The whole process is fascinating to me! Thanks for sharing! Glad you are feeling better!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Gloria. It's very calming too 😀

@charitydurkee2840 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new house! Thank you for this video, I've been looking at the same rugs and wanting to make one but unsure if it would be worth it. You've given me the confidence to give it a try! I think I remember something about taping the edges with masking tape so they weren't so sharp, but your idea of finishing the edges is brilliant. After hearing your constructive criticism of the water, I may try an embroidery type stitching on the canvas to give the low smooth texture and see how it goes! Thank you again so much, another awesome video❤

@cherryT55555 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your break down of labor and materials. It really helps to make a reasonable price for bags.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Cherry. Hope it helps 😊

@orientbayerin 10 ай бұрын

I loved your video, Christine. Thank you for showing this tutorial. I feel your effort.....sewing 35 bags , filming the tutorial, editing the video .....and all in 23 minutes. Many special and thankful greetings from Bavaria, Susanne

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

haha, it was a marathon effort to edit all that Susanne😁

@user-wq9qs9cd7k 10 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much, and I must commend you on how detailed your videos are and very useful. Appreciate your time always

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Ahrona. 😁

@pennyheptonstall3770 8 ай бұрын

They’re beautiful ❤ As a fellow bag maker I think that’s a reasonable price. Wishing you continued success in your business.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Penny😁

@smileytow1925 10 ай бұрын

I always enjoy watching you create! Thank you for sharing! I even appreciate how you figure out how much you will sell your creations for. And Chris! ❤️💕 he’s a keeper!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

He sure is a keeper. Thank you😁

@debbiewhite3270 10 ай бұрын

Wow. That was so eye opening to see how u batch sew them. That would never occur to me. TY. Glad to see ur feeling better.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie. Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

@shannonsweeney1116 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful video, I hope you sell every last one of those beautiful bags over the holidays! you put alot of love into them!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Shannon😁

@serenabrent8832 10 ай бұрын

Great vlog. Love your electric fabric cutter. Here in the UK I would have sold them for around £20 or $40 AUD. Thank you for the tip about putting the lighter fabric/lining underneath the heavier top fabric. 🙂

@sallyescrader1434 10 ай бұрын

I agree with you. £20 (or £19.99!) would be the price level here in the U.K.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Serena ☺️

@WendyWalters-ng6cv 10 ай бұрын

Sorry but I am in the UK , and there isn’t any way the average person would pay £25/ $25 for these simple bags.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

@WendyWalters-ng6cv I used to think the same Wendy, but have been pleasantly surprised by what I do sell. There will always be people that walk by your products and balk at the price, but I've found there are just as many that quietly purchase one or several items 😀

@danabailey6174 9 ай бұрын

I could use more info on the cutter.

@worab1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video... I am a male and want to get into this type of sewing. I must say you are amazing, I wish I was half as good as you!! I must say your sewing machine is beautiful.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm sure you are just as good. I've known many male sewers, and their work is fabulous 😀

@sharonwilson8208 10 ай бұрын

My former husband's wife is addicted to my table runners! Yes, we all get along quite well. So, my daughter raids my sewing area for gifts at Christmas. Pot holders are quite the hit as well. I make Amish Star potholders and they are quite the hit, and bowl cozies. Everyone in my county has at least one set of each, especially at Christmas. Oddly enough, one woman hangs my pot holders on her cabin walls. I truly mean matte, and frame them.😊 Whatever...😅❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

That's so adorable that she hangs the pot holders. It's good to get along with exes, and their partners. Much better for your mindset😁

@kimleo4401 10 ай бұрын

Amazing tip for using up the bobbins!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kim. It's a great way to claim back those bobbins we always run out of😁

@kellyratliff3473 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you showing and telling how you made these bags.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Kelly😁

@wendylundrigan9839 6 ай бұрын

It was an absolute pleasure watching your video. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Wendy😀

@kimmayor2030 10 ай бұрын

This is fantastic! Glad I found your channel. Very helpful!❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Kim. Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here😁

@Angela-qg8yg 10 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s a lot of bags. I am glad you include your mistakes, keeps it real for all of us. Glad your healing and finally out of that sling.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Angela. Mistakes are a thing I am very good at😁

@cyn4rest 10 ай бұрын

Wowzer this was impressive, especially factoring in you’re fresh outta the sling! Congrats on that! I guessed $20-25 US dollars which is 30 TO 38 AUS. So I’m not too far off. Definitely worth it. Lovely bags. Hope you sell out this weekend. Thanks for a great vid! 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Cyn. May have overdone it a little, but won't admit to it 😀

@valleriejoy 10 ай бұрын

Christine, I want to thank you for inspiring me to find upholstery samples. Today an upholstery shop gave me four trash bags of really expensive samples for FREE. Thanks for the recommendation.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

That's fabulous Valerie.What a great score. Thank you for sharing😀

@joywingfield708 10 ай бұрын

My first thought was $30 a piece. Great video. Many many years ago I had a tapestry fabric sample book. Never could come up with a project for them. This is a great idea.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Joy. I had the same dilema years ago with little pieces. It never occurred to me to put them back together again.😀

@lanaberden4929 10 ай бұрын

Wow thx a milion for sharing your ideas and experience. Love from Slovenia ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Lana 😀

@candyfaber8469 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Christine. I love watching your sewing creations. 🥰 I was given bulks of fabric and made bags to give away with my label and city name to give away to friends and family. Everyone was delighted to have a city to connect their bag to. Your hometown label is better than Levi's or Gucci. ❤ 😉 Keep your creative videos coming. They are soooooo helpful!

@cbereal 10 ай бұрын

So or sew, good to know. I've been thinking about my labels. I will add my hometown.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Candy. I love that you included your home town on your bags😁

@Wreinie 10 ай бұрын

Love these! I did go to your shop, but due to being in the US, it gave me no option for shipping. They are really gorgeous. Thankfully your guidance with this video might help me to make one for myself and one for my sister who would just adore one too! Thank you for everything

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Michi. Not sure what's happening with the website, but I'd be happy to post them to you. Postage costs are quite steep though😊

@suebaxter301 6 ай бұрын

when i was in my teens, my father had his own business painting (interior/exterior)) there was a place where he would get the paint, well over time the store no longer needed the sample paint book so my dad brought them home, inside of the book were swatches of fabric that gave ideas to use for particular paint colors, i took all the fabrics out of the book (just glued in a spot) and made a baby quilt for a family friend...i love the ideas you came up with the samples

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 6 ай бұрын

What a lovely memory and great use of the fabric Sue. Thanks for sharing😁

@suebaxter301 6 ай бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you, yeah it was the only and last time i did it. don't know to many paint stores like that still around... we got lowes and home depot they don't carry those types of paint books any more with the fabrics in them.

@judybennett6976 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very interesting. First time viewing your video. I totally understood your instructions. Hope to see more. Have a blessed day!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Judy. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Welcome to the channel😁

@84parsons 10 ай бұрын

Awesome use of material. They look fantastic. ❤ I hope you sell out this weekend.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

That would be awesome!😀

@claireroberts5051 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Met you at your shop a couple of weeks ago and bought some lovely glasses from the antique side of the shop…very reasonably priced. Thanks for a very detailed video. You are very articulate and informative.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Claire. We do get lots of great vintage glassware😁

@evaphillips6692 9 ай бұрын

I love the bags and I like the label on the outside of bag , the whole process you just showed really helped me every bit of I am a new starter and I have been struggling with this whole process but I'm so glad I was scrolling because that is what led me to your 100 percent helpful video, I'm just saying the bags are worth the price because they are unique and that's my style, Thanks for sharing your video 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Eve. Good luck on your new sewing journey. Thank you😁

@rebeccaforbes4183 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for showing how you price. Wishing you the very best in your business. Blessing from Michigan.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too Rebecca😁

@janiewarre9941 10 ай бұрын

I really loved your video. Batch sewing is the way to make money I think too. I love your system. Not much wasted time.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Janie😁

@joywood8465 8 ай бұрын

This was a very informative project. It is so hard to price things because after all that work you will never get back the heart and soul you put into each piece. I hope they all sell for you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

That's so true Joy. 😁

@wildaprovo1546 7 ай бұрын

I have subscribed to your channel. This is one of the best videos I've viewed on pricing. The bags are beautiful and have inspired me.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Wilda. Welcome to the channel😀

@blancavr1 8 ай бұрын

This is my first time watching you and YOU are awesome! I didn't realize one could purchase a roll of zippers. And your explanations 👍

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Blanca. Welcome to the channel 😀

@janetsheehan6983 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Christine, another great tutorial. So many bags, I love batch sewing you can really get into the zone, until the mistake happens. Time to settle back with a coffee and do some reverse stitching, after you've given yourself a severe talking to of course. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Oh I certainly gave myself a good talking to Janet 😅

@evepaludan7713 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing your production process and explaining costs and design decisions. I look forward to the tutorial. I love your batch sewing methods and am glad your arm and shoulder are back in shape for your bag factory! Loved what you made. Absolutely be proud of your exterior labels. This is my favorite sewing channel! p.s. I would charge $40 and then have sales now and then for less. The prettiest fabrics will get snatched up first at $40.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Eve. I had considered a higher price, but didn't want to seem too greedy. If they sell quickly, I might be able to use up my fabric sooner 😀

@evepaludan7713 10 ай бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs That's a good strategy. You do know what works best for your shop!

@margaretswann3634 10 ай бұрын

I just love watching and learning from you. I make bags from donated upholstery samples as well. I don't charge for the samples either and I give half the sales to charity. I have some larger 16 x 16" totes that aren't selling so I think I'll give those to the women's shelter locally. I really appreciate your inspiration.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

I think that's a lovely idea margaret. The ladies will love them😁

@rayannadeford2798 10 ай бұрын

How did you get paper off?!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

@rayannadeford2798 a very hot iron. I try to remove as much as possible.

@What.cha.saybruh 8 ай бұрын

You are honestly so awesome like never seen a video by you, but instantly subscribing you are my idol

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Sabrah. Welcome to the channel😁

@hannahpayne2415 10 ай бұрын

Really helpful - thank you. Especially when considering costs and how you work out pricing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Hannah. Thank you 😊

@sandyhumissouri5131 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Liked your showing how to use the zipper on a roll. Thanks for telling about pricing, too, and internet marketing vs craft show sales. ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Sandy. Thank you😁

@Gadesign30 10 ай бұрын

It is a great price and I so LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Regina😁

@jozazoo 10 ай бұрын

Wow you are amazing 😊 the dress is stunning you sure are very talented Thank you for sharing

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you too

@lesleygilbert1945 10 ай бұрын

Great video Christine and everything was well explained. I've been meaning to do a catch-up on your past video's but decided to watch this one first and the others will follow. I know I have to watch something about your arm surgery, so that will be an interesting one and looks like you are on the road to recovery. Looking forward to seeing what's been keeping you busy the past few weeks. All the best to you

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Lesley. Hope you enjoy catching up on the past couple of months🤣

@pamconsidine9606 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great video!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Pam. Thank you 😊

@terrydavenport2296 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful teaching and so talented

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Terry 😀

@mizhamilton4937 10 ай бұрын

WOW I have never heard of the zipper contraption you mentioned here! Going to research these right now. Very helpful thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Miz😁

@pamrapp5474 10 ай бұрын

Great little bag ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Pam😁

@TheEvie202 7 ай бұрын

The zippers and zipper pulls are not cheap so your bags are competitively priced. I appreciate the cost breakdown at the end. Greetings from New York City. 👍🏼 🇵🇷 🗽 ❤ 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 7 ай бұрын

So true! All the little bits soon add up. Thank you😀

@janinedevilliers510 8 ай бұрын

Hi Christine, new subscriber here. Wow, this was an amazing video. I didn't know such a batch material cutting tool existed. Or big rolls of zip. I hope I'm saying it right. My mother sews like a pro, but it was never my thing. Now that I am older I am developing an interest in sewing. 😂 My mother has green fingers and I thought I didn't. I did a Permaculture Certification and found out I love plants so much I did have green fingers. I did not have one plant and went onto fill the entire courtyard with plants. 😂 We never know what we are capable of until we try. The price I made up in my head that you would sell the bags for was around 34 dollars each. That is without having a clue about how you cost things. Thank you for sharing how you cost. I think the bags look super. 💗Plus you put the fabrics to very good use. I can't bear anything being thrown on the landfill. Life is weird. Mudlarkers go and dig around old victorian landfills and river banks to find things that were considered trash back then. They are repurposing what was once thrown away. 😂 I will watch your other videos. Maybe I might get out the second hand sewing machine I bought and try my hand at making a bag for myself to see how the process works. Take care and happy bag selling. 🤗 💐 👜🛍️👝

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel Janine. That cutting tool (electric fabric cutter) has been a blessing for me, especially with all the bags i've had to cut out, and the continuous zips save so much time and expense. Life is a wonderful journey of exploration. It's amazing how what we thought wasn't possible, or we simply loathed when young, comes back to be a big part of your life as you mature😁

@juanelleschwarzwalder880 8 ай бұрын

I think that is a fair price. What a wonderful idea to use upholstery fabric swatches.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Juanelle. It was a great fabric to use😁

@rosemacalpine7496 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for a very interesting video. It does make you realise how hard it is to make a living by selling home made items. I tried to sell craft items a number of years ago when my children were young but it was discouraging as people didn’t want to pay for the hours that you put in. I wish you good fortune in your future endeavours. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Rose. I always felt the same, and believed that nobody would want to pay a fair price. It's amazing how many actually do though 😁

@elizabethtrimble6853 8 ай бұрын

This was a great video!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Elizabeth. Thank you😀

@missparadise879 7 ай бұрын

These are so beautiful! I do agree with what you mentioned about not using the name tag. I would but buy it just because of the tag. I think it takes away from the absolutely beautiful fabric and the beautiful work you did. If the tag was inside the bag that would be perfect to me. Maybe just hanging so it would be less work. I would have bought several. Thank you for teaching those that don't know about pricing too! You are so kind to make this video

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!😁

@user-zk2rj4wt9r 10 ай бұрын

Well, aren’t you precious! I loved this video, especially being honest about the mistake. Friendly reminder that it happens to all of us! Thanks for the pricing breakdown too….very helpful! I guessed $25 US, so your pricing is fair… 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Tami. I'm pretty good at making mistakes😁

@sharonandrews4910 6 ай бұрын

Superb batch-sewing demo. THANK YOU for the warning to check the zipper assembly with the first piece! I can *sew* see me doing that 😅. Most YTers will not discuss pricing. That’s understandable as every region is different. However, you covered some very important points that small business owners need to take into consideration.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Sharon. I seem to forget to check my zips often. 🤪

@jnjhawaii5879 9 ай бұрын

Those bags are lovely! Seems like a fair price 👍🏼

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@carolynmyers2865 8 ай бұрын

Informative video. I have a pile of cotton prints big enough to make cosmetic bags. I want to line them with a thin venal or plastic. This will show me how to finish them faster. Thanks for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great combination Carolyn. Happy sewing!😁

@flowersfam3462 10 ай бұрын

Your prices are perfect because of everything involved in making them.😊 I personally do a spreadsheet and factor in everything that it takes to make my items. The different fabrics and their prices, zippers, magnetic snaps, thread, labels, buttons, etc. are going to also be factored in since they are apart of my designs. Of course you will have some people who will want to say it's too high, but I always inform them that I'm not going to give my items away and it takes time to make them and I'm not paying myself minimum wage for sewing my own designs.😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. There are always those that don't like to pay your prices. I just let them move on. I love spreadsheets. I record my expenses and makes too😁

@flowersfam3462 10 ай бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Exactly!🙂

@gerrybford 10 ай бұрын

Great video as usual. I’m in the U.K. and watch your every video. I guessed the price at AU$20-25 but I’m not sure of the conversion rate. I wasn’t far off! Since I’ve been following you I’ve learnt so much especially my nemesis ZIPS! Glad your should repaired. I’m waiting for possible replacement as I also am a dancer so my should also has been retuned by too stronger leads!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

I had the same problem with beginner leaders in rock n roll. They seem to jerk your arm right up😅

@seemaagarwal3992 9 ай бұрын

Superb 👌 what a great idea 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!😊

@bettybutler6407 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Betty😀

@fayehendricksen5689 10 ай бұрын

Great video and great price, they will walk out the door.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Hope so faye. Thank you 😊

@debbiekollar7508 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful tutorial! I was watching how you were using your arm. Good girl! But still give it a rest. Love these bags❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie. My shoulder dictates what I can do. I'm trying to behave. 😀

@margaretswann3634 10 ай бұрын

I feel all your cost calculations are spot on. I have made these bags with donated upholstery but I'm new to zippers so they take me longer than you. Processing the upholstery samples is no joke and very time consuming. People don't realize that. I live in Mississippi USA. $30/ea wouldn't sell here. So when pricing we need to take into account if an item is worth making if your price to recoup your expenses is too high.

@hedhedh992 10 ай бұрын

The conversion to US $ is ~ $20. I think they would sell.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

I think the most time consuming part is removing the papers. I never used to factor that in, but it certainly takes up a lot of valuable time😁

@datasciyinfo5133 6 ай бұрын

I though $20 US dollars too, which is $30 Australian. Love your pricing process. You save a lot because all of your fabrics are donations or recycled rescues from landfill. Best recycles are for stuff people will naturally reuse (like houses) in my view. Thanks for sharing. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I've been very fortunate with the fabric I've been given. It really does help to keep prices down😀

@ashleymartinez7490 8 ай бұрын

I can tell you have been sewing for quite awhile. I’m trying to get more into sewing. I am just not good at it. I have to go slow or I end up going crooked. It’s not as easy as all you KZfaqrs make it look. Lol! But I’ll just keep on pressing along, maybe someday I’ll be a better sewer!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

I'm sure you'll be a great sewer Ashley. Trick is to go slow, be patient, and allow the seam ripper to become your best friend. I make several mistakes often. I just don't share them all. As for sewing straight, don't look at the needle. Look where you're headed. Just like driving a car. If you look at the bonnet, you'll crash. If you look where you're going, you'll be just fine. I have a video on sewing straight that might help😀

@JulieLewin 9 ай бұрын

When you asked about what would I pay ... I thought $25 ... so yes, I would pay $30. Great video ... thank you for sharing how you do things and work out your prices.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Julie. Great guess. Thank you😁

@nancydavis604 8 ай бұрын

Very nice bags. ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Nancy🤗

@ladybridey8559 4 ай бұрын

Fascinating!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Lady😁

@baglady216 8 ай бұрын

Incredible❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

thank you😀

@evekankam6744 10 ай бұрын

Lovely video,your batch sewing is amazing.The material is beautiful,I think they are lovely bags,I don’t know what 30 dollars is in English money but it seems good.Hope they do really well they are pretty and I hope your hand is ok after all that sewing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Eve. I think it's around 25£ 🤔

@hellybelle5 7 ай бұрын

I love the idea of using basically scrap thread ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 7 ай бұрын

Me too. Batch sewing is the best way to use it up😁

@hellybelle5 7 ай бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs where I'm from it was called piece work to do all the same procedure over and over, and it makes it so much faster ❤️ My sister in law said I should sew all winter, and do all the farmers markets, and I said that's a great idea! It's been about four years, and I've yet to do it 😳😂

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 7 ай бұрын

@hellybelle5 we call it piece work here too. Usually in the production industry. It's a great idea to sew all winter to prepare. Hop to it!😄😃

@doloreshigbie1892 10 ай бұрын

Smiles from NY.. Love your projects..

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Dolores😁

@andreabond7234 8 ай бұрын

Hi - how do you effectively remove the samples from their bonding and the card edges please??

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

@@andreabond7234 a very hot iron has been the best for me

@Marie-uw7tz 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful bags.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Marie😁

@user-zx7oj7oo9f 9 ай бұрын

Excellent lovely ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Gregory😀

@donnarichey144 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Donna. Thank you😁

@lilmisstrouble85 8 ай бұрын

I would have sold for 25 so that works. Thank you for sharing your pricing.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Any time! Thank you 😊

@bunnysworld 8 ай бұрын

Had to 'translate' the Australian Dollar into my currency, but I think that's still too cheap. Those are beautiful. Thank you for making people aware that when you're trying to sell something not only the cost of fabric and hours go into it, but also things like electricity and wear and tear etc. Most people tend to forget that.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm sure that in factoring my prices, there's lots more I've probably forgotten to take into account, but I think it's a healthy buffer😀

@sherrypeck4062 8 ай бұрын

I make and hand decorate a makeup pouch from vintage embroidered fabrics…and now I know I price them way too low! Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Oh they sound beautiful Sherry😀

@seemarajderkar3019 Ай бұрын

Hi Christine, Iam from India. I love to watch you stitch and create useful things out of fabric !! Iam a retired teacher and I mostly stitch small fabric zippered pouches and totes whenever I feel like, just out of hobby and I gift them all. But I really need to find if I can get frabric free or atleast for a cheaper price so that I can reduce on my cost. Thanks for all your wonderful tips!!

@MelanieReed-oz3wz 10 ай бұрын

I love that bag design. I think 30$ is a great price point to start. Thank you for the inspiration.😊❤️

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Melanie 😀

@creepyed 10 ай бұрын

That's a great price for a handmade, sustainable bag!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ed. Glad you think so too😊

@mayra6872 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos, I enjoy watching them. I have an idea I want to run by you. When you folded over the fabric to cut it…what if you cut a narrow rectangle at the top instead? Cut it short by about 1-1/2 inches from the sides tho…then sew in the zipper. This way you don’t need to sew zip tabs on the ends and it’s 1 piece of fabric. I’m thinking it should save you some time. Not sure exactly how to incorporate the lining but you’re so clever, I think you could come up with a way. Glad your arm is out of the sling and you’re doing well! 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Mayra, this is a brilliant idea. I'll give it a go😁

@brendaabernathy448 10 ай бұрын

I need the tutorial before I can even try things. Beautiful bags.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

You can do it Brenda. Here's the tutorial for these bags kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZqRZ7d9vsWomIU.html 😀

@jacqueerenfro9389 10 ай бұрын

Such a great video and such pretty bags! Thank you for showing your process. How did they sell?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jacquee. I sold two the first weekend. Hopefully closer to Christmas they'll take off😁

@JenniD1990 4 ай бұрын

I am fascinated! You make it all look so easy. I’m not a very confident sewer yet but I’m learning more every time. Those run on zips scare me 😂. I love your pricing and think your final price points were good for the product (I thought £15 - U.K. based so that’s roughly $30 AUD). (Not criticising, just a point of note - unless I misunderstood you said 11hr x $45 = $585, your maths is slightly off as that would actually be $495)

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jenni. Good pickup on my error. I didn't realise what I had done until it was too late to fix it😊

@cgpartistry Ай бұрын

I made one of these today with my upholstery samples, I made a few mistakes but overall it came out nice.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs Ай бұрын

That's awesome. I'm glad it turned out for you😁

@tnopsclark6179 8 ай бұрын

Good video with very informative factors. $30 for a bag like that in USA may be a bit high, however, the upholstery material would help it increase in price. I would order one at $30, but not the 6 I would need to complete the shopping list for women I have for Christmas. I really like the process and end product!!! Thx

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I think at current conversion rates it works out to be $19 US. I've previously put exchange rates up, but it fluctuates so much from day to day. Hopefully you can source some fabric locally to make those 6 you need.😀

@margaretpietrowiczmalina5039 8 ай бұрын

Amazing

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Margaret. thanks for watching😀

@bonniewoodfine136 10 ай бұрын

Hi Christine , I said $30. as a guess what your bags should be priced at. Love the tapestry fabrics.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Bonnie. Good guessing!😁

@jcouch1993 9 ай бұрын

My guess was $25-$35usd. Nice thick material, lined and with a sewn on label. That material holds well with use, so they can be used for a variety of things. I also think you won't have trouble selling them in a shop

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

Good guess! I'm hoping they'll do well at that price. Have sold 3 so far😁

@antoniolacroix4087 9 ай бұрын

Thank u for the info

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Antonio😀

@eleanorrands6889 8 ай бұрын

This is a really useful tutorial for anyone wanting to sell what they make, so many great tips. Do you know if your electric cutter could be used on lighter fabrics? Thank you!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Eleanor. Yes, I 've used the cutter on quilting cotton too😁