7 EASY items that I sew and sell at the local Farmer's Market! (as a side hustle in 2021)

A small farmers market won't make you a millionaire, but it is a great way to connect to people, use up your beautiful fabric scraps and have a good time! These take very little time to make, maybe from 10 min to 1 hr.

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[UandMeGod]

Just wanted to hop on her and thank you! I lost my job during covid and I'm a single mom with 2 kids. I bought a sewing machine before losing my income and now the child tax credit ended. So I'm stressed out so badly I've been losing sleep. I saw the title to this video and a light bulb went off. 💡 A-Ha! I should get my new sewing machine out and start sewing small items to sell in my community. Ive lived her long enough that they will know me and support what I'm trying to do.... Survive! Thank you for helping me look outside the vox and stop feeling powerless. I can do this! 💪 thank you!

[cecilehoare]

Your hair bows that didn't sell, resell them as gift basket bows! Put a tie on them instead of a clip so people can tie them around the top of a cellophane wrap for covering the gift basket!

[kathyburt]

I was a dog groomer for 50 years and I made scrunchies for the pets since the bows were always popping off the ears. People loved them

[itsmeJennaL]

For your make-up removal pads having one out, maybe zip tied to the basket or something, would help sell it even more because people love touching things before buying because touch creates emotion to the product. I love this whole list 😍

[simonekletz]

"If you treat it like a business, you will see success!" - Spot on! Our own approach is key to everything, thanks for that reminder!

[conniecopenhaver]

The way you display your Scrunshies in the horizontal rack makes them look like rows of colorful donuts ... So smart and a lovely surprise when everyone else stacks them on vertical poles ... I'll take a dozen please!!!🍩😍

[annetteg]

As a mom of 3 girls, I buy tons of large bows! But none of them are patterned! It's best if they're solid in color in order to better match to existing outfits and can continue to be used as they grow with changing wardrobe. The only patterns I buy are holiday themed ones. Also, make bows that can be used for formal events, velvet, tule, with rhinestones/pearls etc. Hope this helps.

[jadeswrapsandbraids]

For the make up remover pads, have a sample piece out that is connected to the table. So customers can feel them, without getting germs on ones people purchase

[rosariacarlostella]

Some other ideas that came to mind when you mentioned back to school period
Handmade :
pencil cases,
Purses
Pass holders
Lanyards
Key ring charms
Library bags
Cot cover sets for preschoolers

[auntieann]

Your happiness & excitement about your booth with your friend really comes through in this video. It made me smile hearing you talk with such joy. Fantastic ideas for project, too! Thank you so much. 😍

[robinhowell]

I'm so glad you mention the "buying ability of customers"!!!! This is my biggest issue and when I say anything about it on most Facebook pages, I'm told to go to a larger community. 🙄 I try really hard to keep my prices low so that most everyone in every economic situation can afford something.

[MoovinOnEstateSales]

I sold at Farmer's Markets for over 10 years, I just retired I was a studio production potter and also had a gourmet jam business. I did VERY well at farmer's markets and always had so much fun. I know quite a few people who did well with their sewing businesses at market as well. When my hubby and I were in college about 30 years ago (man time flies!) we made money to live by selling my sewn dolls and his wood doll furniture at art/craft shows. The best thing about markets is that our kids (who we homeschooled) grew up selling with us and learned business skills they couldn't have anywhere else.

[gwenwade]

Hot glue the larger bows onto flip flops. Or onto a sun hat. Or a bag/tote. No giving up here Gal!!!

[nvaranavage]

I like the fact that you include pros and cons of different items that you have tried. Info about the pros and cons of prices was also really eye opening too. You have given really good specific details that some business classes don't really cover.

[MariSews]

I love the idea of using thicker elastic in your scrunchies. Thanks for all these tips

[misslovely]

I am watching your vid at 2:12 in the morning and you mentioned the tooth fairy it reminded me to call her up for my daughter who just had a tooth pulled during the day! Thanks for the reminder 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚💸

[TH-ebro]

All good points. I want to suggest always including a plain neutral color. I often pass up items because there is not a plain neutral color. Shoe straps, the fabric that goes around a pump to hold it on or change from work to casual look. Using less expensive material and reversible, double-sided it will be stronger * flat bottomed.

[shanaazmohammed]

I made some scrunchies for my daughter because her hair is THICK and curly and wavy, and the store bought hair ties burst or pull her hair as they are so thin, but the scrunchies I make work BEAUTIFUL with her hair

[cinemaocd]

One idea I've seen and love is vegetable/produce bags made out of recycled saris. It's usually an upcycled poly chiffon, but it's actually strong and so beautiful and almost weightless. They sold them at my co-op for a while as a fundraiser and then sold out. I get compliments on them every single time I use them. They bring joy and are very eco conscious because produce bags are not really recycleable and are difficult to wash and reuse. I think they would be a big seller at a farmer's market. Also a good source for fabric to upcycle are regional goodwill outlets that sell clothing by the pound. If you need a lot of lightweight fabric scraps they would be practically free there...

[imsewblessed]

You are soo clever. Everything is set up beautifully. 👌🏼 I live in a small town too and we all look forward to what will be for sale at the farmers market on the weekend. It feels good to know you’re supporting a local family and taking home, often, a one of a kind handmade item. The surprise bags are really fun. My daughter does surprise bags in her business and she sells a lot of them as well. People love the surprise. Another thing she does it bundling. If you buy a tote bag you get a free bow. Kind of like that.