Sewing for Profit or Pleasure is all about creating a range of appealing, practical handbags which are perfect for gifting or selling. Each of the bag designs are fun to make, with plenty of full-colour images to supplement the detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. If you can bare to part with your beautiful creations, recipients will love receiving them as gifts, or you can make some extra cash for yourself by offering them for sale! You could sell your products at local craft fayres, school events, charity fundraisers or even online; Etsy is a great place to start selling your handmade crafts. Whatever you decide to do, be it keep, gift or sell your creations, you're sure to enjoy making the projects Susan shares in this book. They've been chosen specifically with gifting and selling in mind.

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Have you ever dreamed of learning how to sew beautiful craft items? You can! "Craft Sewing For Fun & Profit was written with two purposes in mind: to teach you the basics of this fun craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash! Whether you've been crafting for years or are just getting started, you'll learn: - The benefits and enjoyment of craft sewing - The right materials, tools, and equipment to use - How to create a special "crafting place" in your home - Ways to sell your designs at craft shows, fund-raisers, and other places - Craft-business basics, including pricing and record keeping - And much more! Barbara Brabec, the "For Fun & Profit(TM) series editor, is one of the world's leading experts on crafting as a business and is the author of six books including the national bestseller "Creative Cash (Prima). She lives in Naperville, Illinois.

Teens and Tweens: Learn 2 Sew for Fun and Profit. Sara shows you how easy and fun it is to sew cute clothes and accessories-and make money from your sewing. 9 beginner-friendly projects include PJs, pillows, a tote bag, a cell phone or MP3 player cover, an apron, a notebook cover, and more. Laugh along with Sara's journal entries. Meet Sara Trail, teenage sewing whiz, designer, and entrepreneur. Join Sara as she shows you how to find sewing supplies (shopping!), make fun stuff everyone will love to show off (clothes!), and earn extra money by throwing sewing parties and selling your creations (cash!).