2026-06-29T06:37:10Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/am-i-ready-to-sell?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A114205&x=1%236485913Comment114205&feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-29:6485913:Comment:114205 2014-07-29T04:56:06.901Z edith f https://hatacademy.com/profile/edithf

<p>Hi</p> <p></p> <p>Well in the words of Milton ... Paradise lost... The mind is its own place, it makes hell of heaven and heaven....  Hell!  Always think big open up your market to greater clients....create a web boutique and promote it with a vengeance!  All the best</p>

<p>Hi</p> <p></p> <p>Well in the words of Milton ... Paradise lost... The mind is its own place, it makes hell of heaven and heaven....  Hell!  Always think big open up your market to greater clients....create a web boutique and promote it with a vengeance!  All the best</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-28:6485913:Comment:113798 2014-07-28T22:03:39.059Z Ness Buhlman https://hatacademy.com/profile/NessBuhlman

All up it took about 6 hours. The materials were no more than 25, I took some time off allowing for being slow as a beginner. A small country town I just don't think I can get the $160 I should put on it. And I didn't think to include over heads like classes.<br /> Someone asked what I bound it with, it's a fat 3/4 for patchwork, I made binding that Elaine taught in her class. I am glad you all like it, it's only the 4th piece I have ever made. I must say millinery is addictive.

All up it took about 6 hours. The materials were no more than 25, I took some time off allowing for being slow as a beginner. A small country town I just don't think I can get the $160 I should put on it. And I didn't think to include over heads like classes.<br /> Someone asked what I bound it with, it's a fat 3/4 for patchwork, I made binding that Elaine taught in her class. I am glad you all like it, it's only the 4th piece I have ever made. I must say millinery is addictive. tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-28:6485913:Comment:113794 2014-07-28T21:39:46.450Z edith f https://hatacademy.com/profile/edithf

<p>I would never price that hatinator at 90 ausd!  I made so merging similar but with wire glitter and other accents and can tell you know it sold at 390gbp £!</p> <p></p> <p>Use the simple equation good Ben to you and add at least 30 percent interest/profit and this could be a lucrative b sinews for you!</p>

<p>I would never price that hatinator at 90 ausd!  I made so merging similar but with wire glitter and other accents and can tell you know it sold at 390gbp £!</p> <p></p> <p>Use the simple equation good Ben to you and add at least 30 percent interest/profit and this could be a lucrative b sinews for you!</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-28:6485913:Comment:114025 2014-07-28T21:31:33.545Z Ruth Connor https://hatacademy.com/profile/RuthConnor

<p>That's lovely, Ness!</p> <p>What did you use for the trim?</p>

<p>That's lovely, Ness!</p> <p>What did you use for the trim?</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-28:6485913:Comment:113963 2014-07-28T13:11:37.055Z Marion Lowe https://hatacademy.com/profile/MarionLowe

<p>Ness,</p> <p>I love your hat. It is 'alive' and unusual and I assume a 'one off'?  How is it fixed on the head?   t hink you could have aimed a little higher with your pricing but I priced lower to start with too. Only you know how much the materials cost and the overheads eg HatAcademy e classes etc and as a learner you no doubt will have taken longer than an experienced milliner to make this hat. Definitely don't go lower on the price........if someone buys it will you include a box in the…</p>

<p>Ness,</p> <p>I love your hat. It is 'alive' and unusual and I assume a 'one off'?  How is it fixed on the head?   t hink you could have aimed a little higher with your pricing but I priced lower to start with too. Only you know how much the materials cost and the overheads eg HatAcademy e classes etc and as a learner you no doubt will have taken longer than an experienced milliner to make this hat. Definitely don't go lower on the price........if someone buys it will you include a box in the price? and mailing it to someone would be mailing costs on top.</p> <p>I look forward to seeing more of your creations.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-28:6485913:Comment:113788 2014-07-28T11:48:02.029Z Ness Buhlman https://hatacademy.com/profile/NessBuhlman

<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2951488031?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="720" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2951488031?profile=original"/></a>Thanks for your help ladies. I made this piece this last weekend. I mustered the courage to put it on my facebook site and I priced it at the same time $90-.</p>

<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2951488031?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="720" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2951488031?profile=original"/></a>Thanks for your help ladies. I made this piece this last weekend. I mustered the courage to put it on my facebook site and I priced it at the same time $90-.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-23:6485913:Comment:113450 2014-07-23T07:02:07.299Z edith f https://hatacademy.com/profile/edithf

<p>To price your goods is a simple equation!  How much do you cost per year to feed and clothe + how much does the materials cost = total costs per annum to live comfortably and then add the profit margin!</p> <p></p> <p>Test your pieces by selling at exhibition or craft markets or online and test the response and you will n</p> <p>Know</p>

<p>To price your goods is a simple equation!  How much do you cost per year to feed and clothe + how much does the materials cost = total costs per annum to live comfortably and then add the profit margin!</p> <p></p> <p>Test your pieces by selling at exhibition or craft markets or online and test the response and you will n</p> <p>Know</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-18:6485913:Comment:112904 2014-07-18T01:35:41.263Z Ruth Connor https://hatacademy.com/profile/RuthConnor

<p>Website ready to view now - <a href="http://www.fascinatorhats.com" target="_blank">www.fascinatorhats.com</a></p> <p>We are never happy with everything, (as my son says,' you can't have your cake and eat it, mum') , but at the moment this says all that I need.</p> <p>Actually, if anybody has any comments on this I would be glad to hear them</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Website ready to view now - <a href="http://www.fascinatorhats.com" target="_blank">www.fascinatorhats.com</a></p> <p>We are never happy with everything, (as my son says,' you can't have your cake and eat it, mum') , but at the moment this says all that I need.</p> <p>Actually, if anybody has any comments on this I would be glad to hear them</p> <p>Cheers</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-16:6485913:Comment:112806 2014-07-16T20:33:12.885Z Marion Lowe https://hatacademy.com/profile/MarionLowe

<p>Hi Ruth</p> <p>Just catching up a bit and interested to see your website. Is it up and running yet? I need to upgrade mine but have been really busy with bespoke orders since getting back from Australia end of March. 6 on the go now!so I still haven't had time for more playing with the silk abaca I brought back.</p> <p>I agree with advice to you and Ness. Take the plunge. Every time I price something and worry the customer will think it too much I have never had that comment and very happy…</p>

<p>Hi Ruth</p> <p>Just catching up a bit and interested to see your website. Is it up and running yet? I need to upgrade mine but have been really busy with bespoke orders since getting back from Australia end of March. 6 on the go now!so I still haven't had time for more playing with the silk abaca I brought back.</p> <p>I agree with advice to you and Ness. Take the plunge. Every time I price something and worry the customer will think it too much I have never had that comment and very happy with prices. I started cheaper as I felt I was on learning curve and not 'top class experienced' milliner but now I am more realistic in my pricing and estimating when a design is agreed. Good luck to you on the website and selling. Marion Lowe</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2014-07-16:6485913:Comment:112719 2014-07-16T09:08:47.041Z carena28 https://hatacademy.com/profile/carena28

Thank you, looking forward to it!

Thank you, looking forward to it!