Help!

[sarahjean]

Today my husband is going to sign me up for a craft show that's in 3 1/2 weeks. I have no idea what I should make or how much I should do! Also, I was thinking of ordering some ribbon. Any suggestions on colours I should have?

[geboraco@sbcglobal.net]

pink, pink and more pink. And maybe some purple... lol.

It seems to me that smaller bows sell better. I think people may think big bows are too over the top- they really need to see it on their child's head to get a good idea about how big it is.

What stores are popular in your area for kids? (Gymboree, Old Navy, Children's Place, etc.) See what their summer lines are and go from there. I don't think that they need to perfectly coordinate, but I think people like to buy a bow knowing that they can use it for multiple outfits so they are making a "smart" purchase.

[AdrisMommy]

I just finished up a show about 3 weekends ago and my biggest sellers where my large bows (4"). I could not tell you how many people asked for brown. I had made 3 in each size (I do 4 sizes at shows) and sold all of them. I made bows there and if I hadn't run out of brown ribbon could probably have sold 4 more in each size!!! Also-- light pink. and white. You would think people have the basics....
HTH!

ALso-- I always sell out of my bg multi layered bows. And it always amazes me cause they sell for over $10!! Great money maker!! I can do an assembly line and get 4-5 out in an hour!!!

[Amber427]

I need to work on my loopy bows For me (my show is May 3rd) I am going to make ALOT of the clippies (no one makes them here but me) and then some of the larger more detailed bows. There is a boutique in town that makes the 3 and 4 in bows- so those are more readily available. Ya know? They want to buy things they can't get all the time.

Also- I agree with the pink! I have had requests for the brown and black and white too.

[mom2girls]

for me the smaller bows and clippies sell best, also headbands, i really didn't sell many of my large bows or stacked bows either!

i sold alot of light pink.pink.brown.black and white, some reds and some zebra and camo prints, i had some requests for more camo and zebra ones

[geboraco@sbcglobal.net]

Originally Posted by AdrisMommy

I just finished up a show about 3 weekends ago and my biggest sellers where my large bows (4"). I could not tell you how many people asked for brown. I had made 3 in each size (I do 4 sizes at shows) and sold all of them. I made bows there and if I hadn't run out of brown ribbon could probably have sold 4 more in each size!!! Also-- light pink. and white. You would think people have the basics....
HTH!

ALso-- I always sell out of my bg multi layered bows. And it always amazes me cause they sell for over $10!! Great money maker!! I can do an assembly line and get 4-5 out in an hour!!!

Wow, I wish I could get people to buy these. I think they are cooler, but they just don't sell around here as much as the basics. I would like $40-50 an hour too! lol

[sarahjean]

Thanks for the help so far. I don't make big bows, but I don't think anyone would buy them around here. Large bows don't seem to be "in" here in Canada. So, the biggest I would do is probably pinwheels in 5/8" and 7/8". I will also do plain ribbon clippies, bar bows, and some character clippies. I'm also doing some tutus and wands. I think the sale is only 5 hours. It's also a garage sale. How much stuff should I make? Are there any suggestions for which characters? I think ladybugs would do well, but what else? Oh, we have Old Navy and TCP. There is a Gap here as well, but it's not as popular since it's more expensive.

[sarahjean]

Ok, I've been to the Children's Place website, plus I have bought a lot of stuff at Old Navy for Chloe and this is what I've come up with: pink, shocking pink, mystic blue, yellow, red, orange, black, white, blue, mint, maize, dark royal and apple green. Does that sound right at all?

[ydelaney]

Thanks ladies this really helped me too I have a show in a few weeks too. The moms here LOVE big bows. I made 6 for one mom outof 2.25 ribbon and I was embarrased by how big it was but she loved . How much do you sell your big bows for I do $7.00

[geboraco@sbcglobal.net]

Originally Posted by ydelaney

Thanks ladies this really helped me too I have a show in a few weeks too. The moms here LOVE big bows. I made 6 for one mom outof 2.25 ribbon and I was embarrased by how big it was but she loved . How much do you sell your big bows for I do $7.00

Can I see a pic of one? With 2.25 ribbon I think that you should be charging more.