One Project Completed!

I spent much of the day yesterday at the sewing machine and got one of my projects completed - five haversacks to restock for Clover City Classic and one other a custom order for a friend.

I now have two sizes of Traditional haversacks that I make.

You've heard of shelf-eaters?

The Hamilton mold is a haversack-eater!

 

I had to upsize my Traditional pattern by an inch in height and an inch in length in order for him to fit.

Any smaller than that, and I do not feel comfortable selling the haversack as one that will fit him.

Although many of my smaller sized Traditionals will still fit a Hamilton,

I let customers know that I have a larger size for him and at no extra cost and suggest they consider that size instead.

I also take pictures with a Hamilton, especially if they are purchasing my haversacks online.

I don't want any customers surprised and unhappy at the way their haversack fits

so I am as clear as possible. 

The Hamilton sized haversacks have ended up as some of my best sellers. The other best seller is the XLT or, Extra Long Traditional.

Breyer's shelf-eaters simply will not fit a Traditional - they're too long.

I had to adjust the length and, in some cases, the height in order to accommodate them.

Because of the increased amount of fabric necessary for the XLTs, I did have to raise the sales price a little for them. 

I haven't photographed the custom order yet but I will do that in just a bit and get it off to its owner. Then I have a custom order of a vintage apron for Hawkeye Daughter Sarah to make, and three more haversack custom orders after that. Last night two more haversack orders came in; luckily those folks are willing to wait until I get the orders ahead of them completed.

I just checked my books and I've made 123 haversacks so far this year. It's been a faster pace than the past two years since I started my business. No wonder I've been feeling like I am scrambling a bit! Not that I mind - I am grateful for those who order and enjoy the haversacks.

Off to go cut out an apron!