Saturday, 15 August 2026

Tote bags




Tote bags are always a good thing to carry shopping or other bits and pieces, so I decided to make a few little one, in 2 different types for little ones.



A5 size big enough for a small book and a few sweets, and A4 size for a larger colouring book, pencils, crayons,  a rubber, and some stickers. and a pocket on the outside, for treasures
 


These bags will be lined for extra strength with fabric I found in the local charity shop and the outer being made in various fabric designs using fat quarters, the pockets will have light weight wading to stop the pocket from sagging,  I'll also add a matching book mark.


Inner pocket




Inner bag




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Outer pocket













              
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Time for a little baking

 


Baking time 

Now my oldest grandson Edward now 5 and a half likes to help with baking and chopping veggies for dinner and Matty nearly 3 like to join in too, I've noticed when shopping there is very little choice in aprons for toddlers and children, so I though I would make a few to sell at my craft fairs and see what the interest is in them.

I've started with these Christmas patterned fabric ones first with a plain backing.

I've made them double sided patterned one side and plain on the other,  and I've chosen different materials for boys and girls. 






































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Monday, 1 June 2026

Are you selling your knitwear ?



If your selling your knitwear here are a few tips:

1}    Photos :
        When taking photo's always check your background, settings & lighting as these will make all the difference if your using a smart phone use the photo enhancer to made a sharper picture.

2}    Marketing :
        Describe  your item with trigger words, i.e. baby, toddler, handmade.  And never underprice your items cheap isn't always best.
Where to sell? online, craft fairs and farmers markets are some of the best places and you also met lots of new friends and return customers.
 
3}    Have confidence :  
        Be confident must people cant do the work you've done, choosing the pattern and yarns used and knitting a beautiful item, take pride in your work .

4}    Deposit :  
        ALWAYS take a deposit that covers the materials you will use, or take the full amount if that's what you would prefer, as we all know people change their minds and wont pay or disappear from all contact when it comes to paying.

5}    Packaging :  
        Choose your packaging, I personally use tissue paper, tied with ribbon and placed in a plastic envelope with a business card, and a thank you note.  If someone buys something a little more expensive I offend add a little extra gift, like a bib or a pair of cotton mitts.

6}    Postage :
        After you've spent hours lovingly knitting your item the last thing you want is the parcel to get lost in the post, so I always send mine recorded delivery.

7}    Communication :
        Always keep your customer updated with timings, progress, and any delays.        

8}    Professional :
        When you sell, be professional as if its a business, use order forms, invoices, keeping a copy for your records and adding care instructions, and a thank you note or thank you card will set you apart from other sellers.

So sell your knitwear and take pride in your work


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Thursday, 7 May 2026

Bucket hat.


When my girls were young the only sun hats you could buy were frilly little bonnets with thin elastic the went under the chin, which if the infant didn't like the hat and pulled often left a red mark where the elastic twanged up and struck them under their chin, not good  

So when I saw a little girl in our village last week wearing a little bucket sun hat, I thought I would make a few for my next craft fair 

These will be double sided with different patterns.

This one is made from poly cotton blue flower and strawberry pattern materials


the pattern is from #Sweet red poppy











 







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Saturday, 11 April 2026

Sensory toys

 As the craft fair season has now started again for 2026 I've made a few round sensory toys out of scraps of material left over from items I've sewn over the winter, and odd ends of ribbons, all the ribbons are triple sewn and the sensory toys are backed with a soft fleecy material.









Don't forget you can keep up to date on our new items on our facebook                          page http://www.facebook.com/SunshineBabyCrafts. there will be lots of new items to buy and also on Instagram @sunshinebabycrafts

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