Any clever sew n sews?

bluebottle · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject: Any clever sew n sews?

I was thinking of starting an Etsy Alchemy (a kind of open commission process, its fun!) but thought I'd check here first.

I've completely given up on trying to get long skinny boxes for bookmarks, so I wonder if somebody is up to the challenge of making long, skinny organza bags instead?

The actual pouch section needs to be around 16cm x 4cm minimum, and I'd initially be looking to buy up to about 50 ... and I reckon there'd be a few other people wanting some too.

Over to you ...

Daisy

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nia · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject:

What size bookmarks are they? I use bracelet boxes, they measure approx. 21.5cmx4cm. They hold the longish bookmarks with plenty of space to spare. See pic. I like the sound of organza bags though.
Nia.

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bluebottle · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject:

Hi Nia

Its the Wiggle bookmarks like you're showing there. I used to use boxes with a clear lid but I haven't been able to get any for months so I've given up now.

I really fancy the organza bag idea, which hopefully, will be cheaper than boxes too.

A lady bought 10 bookmarks from me last week and has asked for bags, but I think they look dreadful rattling round in big bags, or sticking out the top of small ones!

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Kelly B · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

nia wrote:

What size bookmarks are they? I use bracelet boxes, they measure approx. 21.5cmx4cm. They hold the longish bookmarks with plenty of space to spare. See pic. I like the sound of organza bags though.
Nia.

Hi Nia

Do you mind me asking where you got these boxes from? I am looking for some that size for Crimbo.

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nia · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject:

Bingo! These take them.

They are gorgeous too. Give me a while and I'll find out where I got them from.
Nia.

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nia · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject:

Kelly - I get the boxes from International Craft, great for bookmarks, and surprisingly, bracelets too!
Julie - the organza bags come from Ancient Wisdom

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It's a massive series of sites, and they have a fab selection of organza bags as well as tons of other things that are useful to us - tissue paper, carrier bags, bubblewrap, oh heaps and heaps of stuff!
I put in a big order a few months ago, and got sent a load of freebies too - so if anyone wants insense sticks, holders, new age music cd's etc etc, just give me a shout. Please! Laughing

Nia.

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Kelly B · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

nia wrote:

Kelly - I get the boxes from International Craft, great for bookmarks, and surprisingly, bracelets too!
Nia.

Thanks Nia.

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Coburg Crafts · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

Lovely site, Nia, thanks for posting that. Browsing around there, I did find some boxes that might do, Julie, if you still want boxes:

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CarmenJean · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:

I personally found that organza bags added too much cost onto a bookmark. So, I got poly bags from

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that fit very well. Because they're see-through, you can pack them in it, and sell them already in the bag. Just a thought. Very Happy

(PS - I think Craft Creations are busy doing an update - their site's unavailable for a bit.)

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I got the PPB15 - 55mm x 180mm, then I use some thin double sided tape to seal it. I also put a business card into it so they'll have all my contact details. Daisy

At 4p a bag, it's not too bad. Mr. Green

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bluebottle · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject:

Nia - those bags too beautiful! and too expensive Sad

and actually, still too wide Confused

Great boxes, Lesley, thank you - but shipping and "tax" add another whopping £10 to the cost!

Carmen - I looked at all the bags on your link, but I do still prefer the skinny organza idea.

I know I've been spoilt with the prices at yourorganzabag but I'm hoping to get something for under 20p each.

Maybe I'll have to whip out my sewing machine! Shocked

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shaz · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject:

Hi Julie just to say my friend and I tried making organza bags a few months ago and to be quite frank it wasnt worth the hassle. Buying the organza cutting it, pressing prior to sewing, threading ribbon and finishing off took ages. Must say it was cheaper to buy them but obviously not the shape you want

sharon Daisy

CarmenJean · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject:

I must agree with you Sharon - I've used organza before and it was a nightmare. Not something I'd like to do again any time soon. Cool

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Cherie · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

It might not be worth your while but I wonderwhether you could make long skinny bags from wide ribbon.

bluebottle · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject:

Hmm, I like the sound of that, Carmie Thumbs up

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beadaddictedinburgh · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

Cherie wrote:

It might not be worth your while but I wonderwhether you could make long skinny bags from wide ribbon.

That's a really good idea, no ironing issues if the ribbon is on a reel and you could just do a foldover flap to tuck in rather than drawstrings.

Julie, they would rattle up in no time Rainbow

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