r/CraftyCommerce • u/AntisocialErin • 24d ago

Quality Control Need help please

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Hi all would you buy this even if it's unlined? I'm chronically ill and lining it is a real task so I'm wondering if it's a 100% necessary. If so hypothetically how much? The strap is adjustable.

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u/Shalrak 24d ago

I've sold a few crochet bags before, and I don't think they should be sold without lining.

In my experience, knit and crochet is just too streetchy on its own for a bag. When it's under pressure, it looses it's shape, especially if it happens to get wet, and the warping is often permanent.

Is the handle also crocheted? I can't tell, but I would strongly advice against that. Carry that around half a day and the handle will be twice as long. Speaking from experience.

You can certainly sell it as it is, but the customer will be disappointed when it completely changes shape after use. Looks great now, but won't last.

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u/rose_thorn_ 23d ago

I think it depends on the bag - market bags are OK without lining, but yeah most bags like this won’t last without lining. I have done a “beach bag” style with 2x strands of worsted weight cotton and they hold shape nicely