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The Complete Idiot’s Guide “Selling Your Crafts” Giveaway

August 1, 2010 by Shellie Wilson

The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Selling Your Crafts walks readers through the process of preparing goods for sale, pricing and bookkeeping, finding venues, marketing and promoting products, and working with customers both online and off, all without quitting their day job. Clear, concise instructions explain everything readers need to know to sell crafts effectively in their spare time, and help them decide whether to take selling to the next level. This guide shows how to:

•             Find out whether the crafters, and their craft, are ready to start

selling

•             Set prices to cover costs and make a profit

•             Establish a bookkeeping system

•             Manage dual inventories of parts and finished goods

•             Discover the best places to sell crafts in person or on the Internet

•             Identify the right people to market to

•             Accept credit cards and process other forms of payment

•             Start selling wholesale

•             Stay out of tax and legal trouble

About the Author:

Chris Franchetti Michaels (Davis, Calif.) is the author of Teach Yourself Visually Jewelry Making & Beading, Beading Quick Tips, Wire Work Quick Tips, and Teach Yourself Visually Beadwork. She has sold her handmade jewelry as well as commercial beading supplies online for nearly a decade, and she maintains a blog at www.beadjewelry.net. Contact her through this book’s companion site, www.craftychannels.com.

The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Selling Your Crafts

ISBN: 9781592579914, July 2010, $14.95

Author: Chris Franchetti Michaels (Davis, Calif.)

WIN WIN WIN

We are giving you the chance to win 1 of 3 copies of this book. For your chance to win, please click here.

Competition Open – Worldwide

Competition Closes – August 15th

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Comments

  1. Karen Fenton says

    August 1, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Great book to investigate.

  2. Juana Maria Esparza says

    August 1, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Thanks for the chance.

  3. Emily says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Nice!!

  4. deborah says

    August 3, 2010 at 1:21 am

    I would love to read it…!

  5. Alan Huestis says

    August 3, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Thank You ..interesting book

  6. Tammy W. says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    Would love to learn how to make money doing what I love to do.

  7. cindy thomas says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:09 am

    I have been trying to market my items. So far I have been ripped off to the point of pulling my hair out. Two stores that I have had items in have taken everything from me…I need help in major way…Thank you for this chance to win and help myself out.

  8. Karen Gonyea says

    August 9, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Count me in please 🙂

  9. Niki Moyer says

    August 14, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Great site

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You’ll Want to Sew All 25 of These Wrap Skirts – Stylish, Flattering And Surprisingly Easy!

There’s a reason wrap skirts never go out of style — they’re flattering, feminine, and fabulously versatile. Whether you’re heading out to brunch, running errands, or planning a weekend at the beach, a wrap skirt is the kind of staple that can be dressed up or down in an instant.

As someone who lives in handmade clothes and loves a sewing project with instant gratification, I’ve fallen hard for the wrap skirt trend. Not only are wrap skirts ridiculously easy to sew (most don’t even require zippers or buttons!), but they’re also forgiving in fit and perfect for all seasons. Pair them with sandals in summer, boots in fall, or even tights in winter — these skirts work overtime in your wardrobe.

In this roundup, I’ve gathered 25 of the best wrap skirt sewing patterns and tutorials — from breezy boho styles and beachy sarongs to structured midi lengths and classic A-lines. Whether you’re working with linen, cotton, rayon, or even upcycling old bedsheets (yes, that’s a thing and it looks amazing!), there’s a wrap skirt here for every vibe and every skill level.

 

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Some of these patterns are free (yay!), others are printable PDFs, and all of them are perfect for sewists looking to create wearable pieces without the fuss. Plus, wrap skirts are amazing projects if you’re looking to build a handmade wardrobe without getting stuck in the world of complicated tailoring.

So grab that fabric you’ve been saving for something special and get ready to wrap yourself in handmade style!

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Easy DIY Wrap Skirt

Whether you’re a confident beginner or a seasoned sewist, there’s something magical about making clothes that actually fit and make you feel good. These wrap skirts check all the boxes — flattering, functional, fun to sew, and yes, you might even want to make more than one.

With 25 beautiful wrap skirt patterns to choose from, the only hard part is deciding which one to start with. Will you go short and sassy, long and flowing, or maybe even try your hand at a dramatic ruffled hem? There’s no wrong answer here — just plenty of inspiration and lots of reasons to dust off that sewing machine.

Ready to dive in? Let’s wrap this up… in style.

 

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