I have been sitting on this gorgeous fabric designed by Sara Berrensen that I bought from Spoonflower for too long. It is called ‘Vintage Book Nerd’ and is just delightful. I wanted to wait until I had the right project in mind before I cut into it. (Which is ridiculous given that I have three pieces of it – one large pattern on cotton, one small pattern on cotton and one small pattern on linen-cotton canvas!)
I have been making cross-body bags from my tutorial for the last few days, and decided this was the perfect pattern to start using this fabric on. I used a slate grey cotton duck for the body, a vibrant mottled teal for the lining and the canvas for the flap, strap and back pocket. Now I need to make other bags with this fabric as I love the finished product!
I haven’t listed any of my bags in my shop this week, while I build up stock for my stall next month but I might need to list this one to gauge interest!
It is a dilemma! List now and make sales versus hold stock so I don’t have an empty stall. I think I just need to keep sewing so that I can cover both bases!! I am interested to hear how others tackle this, and would appreciate some input from experienced craft sellers!
OOOOh love the bag and what lovely fabric – perfect choice! Good luck with your decisions and prioritising sales etc – I’m just wrangling with what gets to be at the top of my ‘to sew’ list as the end of the year approaches!
Don’t worry Jenny – I am also wrangling with that issue too! So many beautiful things and fabrics, and so little time! Good luck with your prioritising!
That fabric is super cool!
Isn’t it ?!!
Love this one!!
Thanks ! It has proved popular – I sold it last night and have an order for another one! I love the fabric too.
Sorry I can’t offer any advice on the sell now or stockpile, but I can tell you I absolutely love this bag, the fabric is wonderful.
Thank you so much Geraldine! I have decided to stockpile – and then list any left over stock after the market.