How to Price Your Handmade Bags for Profit: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Price Your Handmade Bags for Profit: A Comprehensive Guide

Setting the right price for your handmade bags is essential for a sustainable business. Pricing too low hurts your ability to cover costs. Pricing too high can push away potential customers. Use this guide to find the balance between affordability and profitability.

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December 04, 2024
Common Sewing Mistakes in Bag Making

Avoid These Common Bag-Making Mistakes

Bag making is rewarding, but mistakes can derail your progress. Here are five common errors and how to avoid them for smoother sewing.

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November 29, 2024
Must-Have Tools for Excellent Bag Photography

Must-Have Tools for Excellent Bag Photography

Whether you’re promoting your handmade bags for e-commerce or social media, high-quality photos are crucial. Great visuals highlight your products, attract customers, and enhance your brand image. You don’t need a professional studio to achieve professional-looking results. With the right tools, you can create polished, eye-catching photos.

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November 27, 2024
Mastering Photography for Online Sales

Mastering Photography for Online Sales

When selling handmade bags online, the way your products are presented can make all the difference between a browser and a buyer. In the digital marketplace, potential customers can't physically touch, feel, or try on your bags. Therefore, high-quality photographs are your most powerful tool to convey the quality, craftsmanship, and unique appeal of your products.

Let’s explore why great photographs are crucial for boosting sales and how you can take your product photography to the next level.

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November 22, 2024
How to Scale & Print Sew Patterns

Customize Your Bag Size

Customizing bag sizes allows you to tailor your projects to your exact needs. Whether you want a larger tote for groceries or a compact clutch for essentials, scaling a PDF sewing pattern makes it possible.

This guide explains how to resize and print your sewing patterns and includes a formula for calculating final bag dimensions.

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November 20, 2024
Water Resistant Fabric for Bag Making

Caring for Water-Resistant Bags

Water-resistant bags and accessories are prized for their durability and practicality, but proper care is essential to keep them looking great and functioning effectively. Here’s a simple guide to maintaining your water-resistant creations. 

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November 17, 2024
Water Resistant Fabric

Why Water-Resistant Fabric?

For bag makers, choosing the right fabric is one of the most crucial steps in creating a functional, durable, and stylish product. Among the many fabric options available, water-resistant materials have emerged as a favorite for both hobbyists and professionals. Not only do they offer practical benefits, but they also open up a world of creative possibilities. If you're a bag maker looking to elevate your designs, here's why water-resistant fabric should be at the top of your materials list.


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November 17, 2024
Essential Tools for Beginners

Essential Tools for Beginners

Creating a handbag from scratch is a fulfilling experience that combines creativity, skill, and functionality. But let’s be honest—no matter how talented you are, having the right tools can make or break the process. The right tools not only streamline your work but also ensure professional-looking results that make your project shine. Here are 5 must have tools for the beginner bag-maker.

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November 12, 2024
Choosing the Right Interfacing and Stabilizer for Bag-Making: A Guide to Structure & Durability

Choosing the Right Interfacing and Stabilizer for Bag-Making: A Guide to Structure & Durability

In bag-making, choosing the right interfacing and stabilizer is crucial to achieve the structure, durability, and aesthetic you want for each project. Whether you’re crafting a lightweight tote or a structured handbag, understanding how different materials impact your design can make all the difference. Here, we’ll dive into some popular options covering their unique qualities, pros and cons, and best applications in bag-making.

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November 11, 2024
Sewing Machines, Thread & Needle Compatibility

Top 10 Sewing Machines for Bag-Making: From Domestic to Industrial Models

Creating bags requires a sewing machine that can handle thick materials, heavy-duty threads, and precise stitching. Here’s a carefully curated list of 10 popular sewing machines suited for bag-making, with options for every skill level and budget, including domestic, semi-industrial, and industrial models. Each machine’s compatibility with threads such as Glide, Tex 45, and Tex 70, as well as recommended needle sizes, is highlighted. 

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November 11, 2024
Choosing the Perfect Thread for Bag-Making: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Bag-Maker

Choosing the Perfect Thread for Bag-Making: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Bag-Maker

Selecting the right thread for your bag-making project can transform both the durability and appearance of your bag. From lightweight Tex 45 for smaller projects to sturdy Tex 70 for heavy-duty bags, each thread serves a unique purpose. Glide thread adds a beautiful, polished finish for decorative work. At Sew Yours, we’re dedicated to helping you create bags you’ll love and cherish. By considering your fabric, design, and machine type, you can make an informed choice to get the perfect thread every time. 

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November 11, 2024