Interacting with all the customers was interesting - I just tried to make the whole experience as much fun as possible. I think I sold a little more than half of what I had which isn't bad at all. I learned some things, and can't say that I won't do it again next year. I know that if I do decide to go it again I'll start production by the end of August and not be stressed with last minute preparation.
I think the fact that I focused on only one product genre helped my sales, but making all these scarves within the last three weeks did get rather boring. Thought I'd post a picture of my humble booth since ya'll have had to read about this for several weeks. Uploaded through Picasa this time so I hope I'll have no further picture posting problems.
I am such a one-track minded person that I have not had time to focus on garment sewing AT ALL during this process. Now, finally, I can get back to the type of sewing that I love so much - sewing for myself...
Your booth looks very pretty! If you're selling scarves again next year, you already have half the merhcnadise... less stress already!
ReplyDeleteThanks Uta - cause this is the first time I ever put a booth together. That's a great way to look at my leftovers.
DeleteOh looks great. I didn't have any scarves on my stall, but I sold all my bags, a lot of the christmas decorations, only 1 apron and about half the cushions. I will have a better idea for next year though. Did you have fun?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you did well with your sale too Ruthie. Yes, I made it fun!
DeleteWell, you had a good experience, a lot of new stuff to deal with. Now, selfish sewing,yay!
ReplyDeleteYou've got that right Merche!
DeleteGlad you were able to sell and have always wanted to participate in one, but fearful of the stress factor. You did well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sheila! Yes the stress factor was high, I guess because I had ventured into unknown territory.
DeleteGlad your first experience was a success.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachelle!
DeleteI'm glad your scarves sold so well, which is no surprise because they look really nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary!
DeleteI knew your scarves would do well. They're beautiful and no doubt very well made. I'm sure you're happy it's over so that you can resume focus on sewing for you!
ReplyDeleteYes Lynn, I'm jumping for joy!
DeleteSo happy everything turned out for you! What a great job you did on the scarfs! Just to think you may be walking in a store somewhere and see one of these lovely scarfs being worn by someone is nice!
ReplyDeleteI know, that would be a great feeling.
DeleteGlad you went home with a few dollars in your pocket and some experience to refer back to for next time. It is always fun interacting with the public, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThanks Bunny, and yes it was!
DeleteCongratulations on your success at the craft fair! Enjoy getting back to sewing for you!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a very successful first run! if you still have a stash of scarfs left, I'd be tempted to go again since I would already have a head start on stock for next year!
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised that your scarves sold, they looked great.
Hi Faye. Your scarves are beautiful. I do a couple of craft fairs a year. The two that I do are like open air markets, and I tend to start working on my inventory abou 90 days in advance. I always do pretty good. I'm glad to hear did well.
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If those are your scarves hanging behind your table, it's a wonder you didn't sell them all, with so many beautiful colors from which to choose! Hope you're enjoying your Faye-centric sewing. Merry Christmas if I don't get back here before then.
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