Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have made my dd dresses since birth and over the years found different ways to get rid of them. Even the ones I had her name monogrammed on found homes. But now that I have moved and know no one, I am wondering what to do with them. Good Will type places will take the dresses but not the ones with "EMMA" embroidered on it. Also consignment stores won't take handmade dresses. I have thought of recycling the material and buttons, saving the embroidered name for patches on a quilt. Selling is an option, but a dress with a name on it is harder to sell then one without and how do you price a handmade item? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 www.etsy.com would be a good place to list them for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) www.etsy.com would be a good place to list them for sale. These dresses are used. Isn't etsy for new handmade items? Edited June 2, 2011 by Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Our local "Goodwill" type places (not actually that brand) take stuff by the bag. They don't publish any requirements and certainly don't go through and reject stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 If you have as local Buy Sell Trade group I would list them for sale there. Or I would look into other thrift stores in your area. Another possibility is to take them to the local Child Protective Services Office. When a child is removed from a home they often have few to no clothes. Foster parents are always in need of good, clean clothing. In our state, when children are removed from situations where meth was being made, they are not allowed to bring anything with them - clothes, toys, etc- because they are considered to be toxic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamom Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I would try ebay. There has to be an Emma out there who wants or needs a nice used dress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 These dresses are used. Isn't etsy for new handmade items? Yes, but also used/vintage/upcycled items. eBay is another option, but etsy fees are lower. I'd try etsy first. No way would I Goodwill unless other options had been tried. You put a lot of work and a lot of love into those! Also - could you send them to the Emma who got the previous ones? Perhaps her mom would be willing to pay postage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 If you're looking to give them away, rather than sell, you could offer them on freecycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'd sell them on E-bay and etsy. Especially with the name Emma, which is hugely popular right now! if you don't want the hassle of selling if you posted on Facebook or Craigslist, you will likely find someone who would love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckens Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 If you are willing to give them away, I'll bet if you posted them here (on WTM site), someone knows an Emma that would get really good use out of the dresses. If it makes you feel better, ask for payment for mailing. I am in awe of your talent to make such beautiful dresses for your daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 If you are willing to give them away, I'll bet if you posted them here (on WTM site), someone knows an Emma that would get really good use out of the dresses. If it makes you feel better, ask for payment for mailing. I am in awe of your talent to make such beautiful dresses for your daughter! :blushing: It was more the case of what I want my dd to wear and what the budget can afford sort of thing. Also having 3 boys and finally a girl makes you want to go overboard with the girly things. Thanks all! I really am not up for the hassle of ebay. The other EMMA I sent clothes to was on another board and I cannot find her now. Giving them away for the cost of shipping works fine with me, I just want them to be used. Thought I would see if there was some ideas I hadn't thought of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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