Craft Market Folk: please tell me how much I could sell these for...

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Thinking of getting myself a stall (maybe sharing with a mate), probably at Morningside Makers (Edinburgh) and possibly a street stall during the Festival.

They're crocheted slipper boots with sheepskin soles. Usually make baby/toddler sizes, but can also do big kid / adult sizes (although obv these take longer to make).

Also, should I stick to natural fibres? I know I'd prefer that for myself, but the cost of materials might make them prohibitively expensive.

aw, they're cute.

How much did they cost to make?

oh, and I would be okay with the wool, but I would prefer a non-killed-animal sole, so maybe felt/pvc rather than sheep-skin?

How much do they cost to make?
I made myself a similar thing (might still be on my profile) but it was from old sleeves and sheepskin insoles. They were lovely and cosy but I learned a lesson or two about reinforcing toes and heels!

Why thank you Poncy :)

Nickel - it depends on what size, but I guess they cost about £5-6 for a 12-18 month-ish size (if using an inexpensive pure wool). That said, I got my current batch of sheepskin v cheaply...not sure if I'd get that lucky again. V good point about the veggie version. I am in fact a non-meat eater myself [massive hypocrite emoticon], but the warmth of the fuzzy woolly soles is really lovely. Do you know of anyone who supplies really good quality thick felt?

MO - aw look at those lovely things you've made! Especially that teeny weeny hand

you could probably sell them for £8-£10 then, if you make it clear that it's pure wool etc.

I have no idea about felt! but maybe look on ebay.

although, I do recall having something in a book once about making felt from knitting.

I'll see if i can find something on t'internet about it.

this might help

just google "felting" or "feltmaking" to find something.

Ooooh I LOVE working with wool tops. Had never considered making my own felt!

I would pay a tenner for them.

HF - is that just for pure wool, or would you pay a tenner for (nice soft) man-made fibres? And is that for baby sizes? Would you pay more for bigger sizes? (didn't know you were local btw! What was your old name? Or are you new? )

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Pure wool baby/toddler sizes. Not sure about man made fibres. Cotton would be good. Probably £12//15 for kids up to a 13.

Am a frequent name changer.

how mysterious