3 Custom Craft Aprons

I just love making and designing aprons but sometimes my customers come up with good ideas too.  My customer wanted 3 craft aprons with different prints.  All they stated was one of the prints on each apron and I designed the style and put the coordinating prints with the selected ones.  This style usually has from 9 to 6 pockets, but less pockets or more are available too.

Wild Animal print craft apron

Lime Green Polka Dot Craft Apron

Brown-Black Floral Craft Apron

Making The Best Of Your Situation

Last weekend I particpated in another craft show at a church.  This is a big event and known through out our town.  We weren't sure where we would be placed but wanted the first floor.  We were so blessed to get a big room and on the first floor.  Many people have a hard time getting up and down stairs so we wanted to have the first floor so we would be seen.  Thankfully we got our wishes.  The show was a good sucess with many compliments on our display. 

We ended up in the library but it had a small ceiling so we could not use our trellis but could make use of the space to hang many aprons.

We were blessed!

Craft Show Tips

Today I was reading about how to have a better craft show and what are the basics. I've only done a couple so far but feel I've missed some important things to do and include in my show. So I feel maybe there are some others who need so help too. Below are some basic tips for better craft show presentations.

photo by Syko

Participating in craft shows can be very exciting. Its a great way to meet new artists and expose your work to lots of people.

Here are the basics:
• Prop your items up with boxes, tables or stands, (boxes match table cover)..
• Include a DVD player or digital photo frame to show past work.
• Bring plenty of business cards.
• Have multiple price points.
• Price everything.
• Take credit cards!

What to Pack 

• Pens, markers
• Paper (scrap and nice paper for signs)
• Invoice book
• Scissors
• Labels and price tags
• Tape (EVERY KIND YOU CAN THINK OF: double sided, duct, scotch, packaging. If they make it, bring it.)
• Mini-first aid kit (band aids, pain relievers, eye drops, antacids, etc)
• Tools (screwdriver, hammer, pliers, wire, zip ties, aka The Crafters Need to Have Supply!)
• Weights and tarps for your tent (Tip: bring milk jugs and fill them with water to use as weights)
• Apron or waist pouch for change
• Plenty of change to put in your apron or waist pouch
• wet wipes and hand sanitizer
• Water and snacks

More info at Etsy's blog

Aprons with 9 Pockets

Sometimes we just don't have enough pockets for all the things we do. So I have made waist aprons great for gardening, crafting, as vendor,  for tools or even supplies.   Teachers just love them! Custom prints are available.

70's flower power apron

Roses vendor/ garden/craft apron

Grey camo wasit apron.

Check them out at etsy.com

Fall Craft Show 2010

So here is my first offical craft show.  Business is slow at shows due to the enconomy these days but we still did good.  We will keep pressing on.  We've got great ideas for then next shows too.  We've got to make decoration and booth planning weeks in advance not at the last minute by staying up until 2 am trying to finish everything.

Our booth

Lap blankets, neck scarves, spirit flags.

My daughter and granddaughter made hair barrettes for the show.

My aprons

Men in Aprons

I just was browsing on Flickr and realize that 3 of my men's aprons were chosen to be in a gallery of "Men in Aprons."  Apparently, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores decided to make up a gallery of men in aprons.  I feel honored to be apart of Jo-Ann's gallery.  Mine are the green camo, grey camo and the chili pepper aprons!

Source: Flickr.com

New Item!

I just recently posted an vendor, craft or garden apron. It has 11 pockets total, first row has 6 pockets and the second row 5 pockets and two loops for tools or supplies.



Below are some custom aprons I've made that might inspire you for a custom apron too. Check out my fabrics on flickr: http://flickr.com/heartandsowdesigns