For ages now, an Etsy shop has been in the back of my mind as something that I should do, but somehow, it was extraordinarily difficult to get myself going on it. Perhaps I have finally managed to think of a way to make it work for me. My plan is to make TWO of whatever I am making, one for me and one to sell.
Here is my first foray in that direction. The photo on the left shows the top for me, made from cream silk charmeuse to match this skirt. I learned some things from making this first top. Firstly, the length is good for me to wear with the skirt, but it would be more universally flattering if it were slightly longer. Second, there is too much fullness from the gathers. I fixed both of these issues with the next one I made, which is listed for sale on Etsy. I hope someone buys it. I learn something with every project I complete, and it is kind of nice to put that newfound knowledge to work right away instead of filing it away for the future.
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Good luck with world domination! I’m glad you got your Etsy shop launched and I hope it’s very successful. It’s a beautiful top.
Good luck with the Etsy shop! I hope you are very successful with it!
Good luck with your etsy store. Your first effort looks great.
Go for it! This beautiful top is a great launch product.
Lovely.
Perhaps you can explain on Etsy what you mean by a US size 6.
What’s the bust, waist, hip, backwaist length? Or what are
the garment dimensions?
Thanks. I should do that. Now I need to figure out how to edit my entry.
Gorgeous! I wish you the best of luck with your shop. I’ve been doing practically nothing with mine, just selling patterns and a few vintage sewing accessories.
Good for you, Claudine! It’s a gorgeous top.
Good luck on the Etsy shop. I love the blouses. Did you draft your own pattern? They’re beautiful! I’m cutting my silk charmeuse tonight for my coat. I’ve finally made peace with finding the straight grain. Phew.
What a lovely top. Good luck with your shop.
Beautiful tops, Claudine. Did you use a pattern or draft one? Best of luck with your Etsy enterprise!
Thanks! I drafted it from a sloper. My drafting skills encompass tops, skirts, and simple dresses. If Etsy thing takes off, I will extend my skills to include trousers and more complex dresses.
Gorgeous top! Congrats on the Etsy store!!
oh, one of my favorite colors-cranberry. It’s a lovely blouse and I wish you the best in your shop.
Claudine,
Congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone. When you were in Philly I recall that you mentioned your goal of doing this. Your first piece is gorgeous.
In terms of making it easier to sell, I would recommend including the actual bust and side seam measurements. Also possibly the neck to the bottom of the back too. People who do this on Ebay sell their items more frequently.
Good luck
Annette
That is a a great top . Did you make the pattern yourself ? Have fun with ypour great idea . I also think that you need to put all the dimensions on each garment. I would never buy something from just a size number.
What a great way to jump out of the gate! Best of luck on your Etsy enterprise.
This is bravery! Good luck in your quest for world domination
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