How to Make Crafts That Sell Quickly
Making crafts that sell quickly is a determining factor in allowing a crafts person to leave a craft fair with very little remaining inventory and a whole lot of money. It's a great feeling and actually not that difficult to do. Enjoy a bonus when the crafts not only sell quickly but are also inexpensive to make. Sample these seven crafts that are proven top sellers in local craft fairs and church bazaars.
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Things You'll Need
- Felt
- Remnant fabric
- Ribbon bits
- Light batting
- Bias tape
- Buttons
- Sewing scissors
- Sewing machine
- Embroidery thread
- Metal washers
- Assorted trim and/or sequins
- Hair clips
Instructions
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Sew clothespin bags that sell quickly in an assortment of fabric remnants. Use leftover trims and bias tape during construction to keep craft costs low. Cut down wooden clothes hangers to make the bag easy to hang and carry.
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Adorn felt hand-sewn pockets with ribbon and sequins to make these thoughtful gift card holders. Individualize the decorative finish on the crafty gift card holders so it appeals to a wider group of customers and will sell quickly.
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Use only a small amount of fabric, batting and bias tape to create fun and functional heart shaped potholders. Tuck a tried and true recipe under one of the heart front flaps as a little something extra.
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Sell shoo fly covers in sets. Choose trims that are medium to heavy in weight to hold down the hemmed fabric circles. Display in place on a drinking pitcher with matching glasses to help these shoo fly covers sell quickly.
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Don't forget that crafts for young children are top sellers, especially when they are as cute as these felt teddy bear-ettes to adorn a child's hair. Embroider the faces and slip stitch a tiny swatch of fabric to dress the teddy bear. Sell individually or opt to sell in pairs with a small discount.
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Create tooth fairy pillows that are designed to sell quickly. Draw a molar tooth on cardboard to use as a pattern. Trace on two pieces of felt. Cut another small felt pocket to sew on the back. Sew, stuff and embellish the facial features to give the tooth fairy pillow its own personality.
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Tips & Warnings
Using an assembly-line method to make these crafts is always quickest.
