How much does fabric and stuffing cost? Whats a good price?

October 26, 2009 2:07pm CST
Hello I ave started selling my wares at craft fairs and conventions but want to expand my stock variety. I was thinking of crocheting animals or making small plush cushion animals from maybe felt or furry fabric and stuffing to make a bit of extra money to save up for holidays. Does anybody have an idea of what a decent reliable price would be for a)wool and crochet materials b)apropriate fabric and stuffing for plushes? perhaps by the metre or kg or some form of measurement. The other items I sell make a really decent profit so knowing what price these items are at thier best would be a good way of procing the final product.
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26 Oct 09
There are so many different prices depending on what exact type of materials, accessories and what nots that are going to be put on your crafts that it would be difficult for people to give you much precise help here I think. Also, what quantity you will be producing per craft item would make a difference in whether you would be better off buying by the yard or in larger bulk measurements. Plus whether or not you can make use of left-over materials from one craft for another craft can come into play when figuring pricing. One measurement might be cheaper than another but if you can do more projects with the higher priced one, you might go with it as opposed to the cheaper. Have you ever researched Liquidation places or wholesale places for fabrics or stuffings? If you do, you will find that they can all vary greatly in price. A lot of research and trial and error may be your best sources.
26 Oct 09
I am after the basics just as I stated I am just after the best price for wool, and lengths of material such as felt, simple toys so that younger children wont choke, no assessories essentially what I want to make next year arecrochet bears and other creatures from wool, so would be after what people think a decent price for wool is and the same for maybe a metre length of felt or soft material for plushes. Was maybe hoping some one experienced in the matter would message me back as I am an amateur at best. Maybe should have stated that in the first message lol, but if I found somebody who already dabbed in this field they could save me the trouble of hunting around.