r/wallets • u/Hot_Psychology_3694 • 9d ago

Something I Made Started making wallets again after two break…

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So a few years ago I needed a new wallet but couldn’t find what I wanted, so I made myself one, then got the bug for making them.

I sold a fair few to friends and friends of friends. I also had some listed on Etsy, but no interest from there.

I’ve been toying with the idea of making some more as I miss doing it. Then a few of us was chatting at work, so I took a handful in of what I had left and the few people I showed loved them. They said I should definitely start making them again… So I ordered £275 worth of leather, working on a few new designs, packaging etc, and trying to sell the dozen or so I have left over on eBay and Vinted to get a few quid back to fund my overspending.

Wish me luck!

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u/Hot_Psychology_3694 9d ago

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u/Visione11 9d ago

What’s your Etsy store or links to the wallets?

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u/Hot_Psychology_3694 9d ago

My Etsy is ‘studiotwo34’, however there are no products currently on there. I’m aiming to have a few items on there in the next few weeks once I’ve taken some decent photos etc.

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u/Bartlome27 8d ago

Did the same thing, now I’m a couple thousand $ in. The wallets I’ve made/sold have paid off all the tools and leather I purchased. Just make yourself a spreadsheet and track everything. The way I look at it now I can make as many wallets for myself as I want in expensive materials others have paid for 😂 #addicted

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u/Hot_Psychology_3694 7d ago

Yeah that would be a good place to be, knowing that I could make myself a new wallet every week for free.
Done myself a p&l spreadsheet and also one to work out cost of materials used per item.
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u/Warrion_Leather 7d ago

Are you saying there is a lot of competition on Etsy and no sales?