Loafer Handbag

[craftsman827]

Here is a couple of photos of a handbag I just compleated.

I buy Tandy kits when they have a good sale.

I'm making as many things as I can for an upcomming flea market there is going to be where I live in south New Jersey.It's in the town of Smithville about 10 miles north of Atlantic City.It's a great old town, with a lot of history.

Dating back to the 1700's...There's about 100 diferent small shops, & twice a year they have tables outdoors.

The first one of the year is in May, so I'm going to give it a try, & sell my leathercraft. I'll post some photos of the Mayfest. Hope it goes well.

Any sugestions about selling, or presentation would be greatly appreaceated !

[SteveBrambley]

That is rather nice! I doubt if you will have any trouble selling that one!

Steve

[kevinhopkins]

Hi... I've got a customer here in Missouri that does something similar to what you're doing. Lately, he's been using a lot of printed leather, anything from reptile to just plain crazy stuff, and he's selling that loafer about as fast as he can put them together. He added a cigarette case on the side for some customers, and put a center zipper pocket inside along with a back pocket. Because he uses printed leather, he's cut his time down. Just yesterday he brought in one done with fake alligator that he was delivering to a lady for 200$. And here in our store, printed leather has really gotten to be a big deal! A number of our handbag makers have discovered that good quality printed leather will increase their sales. Anyway, for whatever that's worth to you!

Kevin