Vending at craft shows

[nyscpa2be]

Well that's no fun It figures the fashion mecca would make up a rule like that. They would probably steal your ideas anyway. lol

Haha - actually, under the Lanham Act, clothing can be copied and sold by different manufacturers, which is where the fashion industry would be lobbying. However, the law in NYS is that garment manufacturers have to register as such yearly. I believe it dates back to sweatshop times, and its just a hurdle I don't want as I'm starting up - in the future, maybe.

[Carolve]

Hi there...you have a pretty good variety of items for sure..but here are a few more...sm and med. bean bags (hot/cold for boo boos)
wallets, business card holders, eye glass cases...these all are fairly small items, can be made out of scraps and are easy to make. Also doll quilts and baby quilts....I agree that making full bed quilts for a craft show is not worth it, because they take so long to make and you have to charge a real good price. I find people when going to craft shows, they are looking for small gifts for someone. Also, if someone sees a smaller quilt and really likes your work, you can always take orders for larger items...hope this helps.
Carol

[slamb13]

I think $40 for a Christmas Tree skirt sounds low!! Maybe if it is a smaller/shorter size $40 would be good, but I've seen quilted large skirts for $100 or more at the stand where we buy our trees.

[K. McEuen]

I was going to question your price on placemats and napkins. Four napkins take quite a bit of fabric. You might want to bump your price up $5.00 on each of those two items, them if people buy the special sets you will still make a little bit.

[HdWench]

Amy - what a cool list of ideas!!!!

Not much to add except you may want to think about Business cards and a smart phone card swipe (PayPal's I beta tested and it's great NOT the Square it's unsecured). A cash box with some 10's, 5's and a ton of 1's. Sales Tax license? Are you required to collect it etc...

Sounds like tons of fun and all the best wishes for a BIG success!

:-Debbie

[Hulamoon]

Isn't a tree skirt a garment? Okay stupid..lol




I love ideas with hoops!

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[Bailey65]

I did 4 Fairs last year and intend to do them again this year. As for the Credit Card Swipe thing.......out of the 4 Fairs I did the swipe thing was only used twice. Business Cards are a must. I used them on every item I sold to write the price of the item and then they had my name, e-mail and phone number in case they wanted additional items. I am SO excited for this years Craft Fairs.....I have been a busy bee!

[Southlady1]

How about the iPad pillows (filled with rice); or heating pads filled with rice; Christmas ornaments (the no sew quilted look with styrofoam balls), and don't forget some college/NFL team things such as potholders etc.