Sunday, April 24, 2011

How To Profit From Selling Beautiful Crocheted Headbands

By Merle Nixon


A must-have wardrobe accessory is the timeless style of crocheted headbands. Every mom wants them for her daughters and herself. This fashion trend offers an awesome opportunity for anyone looking for small business ideas.

Many skilled crocheters will want to make their own bands. Fortunately, not many supplies are required beyond a simple pattern, a hook, and some stretchy fibers. While making the entire band by hand is a fun process, it is not the best idea for anyone trying to develop a profitable business. Crocheting is a timely process, even for the fastest crafter, and even bargain yarn is surprisingly costly.

Consider the advantages of skipping the crocheting process and buying wholesale lots. Shopping for bulk supplies is a cinch. Saving money and time helps develop a well-stocked internet shop. Faster, cheaper inventory costs means faster, higher profits.

Funky floral straps are very stylish this spring. Wholesalers offer abundant color and size options. Since the bands are very flexible it only takes about 3 lengths to accommodate head sizes for all ages.

Sellers can customize bands to create unique styles. Inexpensive artificial flowers can be found in most arts and crafts stores. Pin or sew a large silk flower to a band and instantly the plain band becomes a one-of-a-kind fashion accessory suitable for springtime.

Another great way to decorate these wearable wares is with ribbon. Get a variety of spools to create a broad range of designs. Bows are suitable for all seasons. Use narrow-width satin bows in rows or scattered about the top of a band, or sew a single large bow to sit on the side of the wearer's head.

Weaving 1/8' (1.5 mm) width ribbon through the latticework of a band is a great way to individualize a hair ornament. Use a small safety pin to pull the ribbon through the holes. Avoid weaving the ribbon through the full circumference of the band because it will prevent stretching, and the stretchy quality is necessary for a proper fit. Usually the ribbon-bare portion is hidden under hair.

Let your imagination go wild when designing crocheted headbands. It doesn't take a crafting expert to turn plain bands into one-of-a-kind handmade accessories. Almost any small bobble can be sewn onto a band creating a cool new look. Experiment with glitter glues and other novelty glues to add pizazz. The more unique the band, the more likely it will draw attention to a seller's inventory. Utilizing a variety of internet sites for crafter shops or auctions, anyone can sell these bands with a 3x to 5x markup and the bands will still be very inexpensive for buyers while helping the seller earn nice profits.

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