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ONLINE AUCTION SITES

One of the quickest ways to sell your handmade goods online is to offer them at auction. Some auction sites are better for artists and crafters than others. Ebay gets the most traffic overall, but some of the smaller sites attract targeted traffic like collectors looking for quality handmade goods -- a big plus when you're selling original work. Always be sure to read and understand the terms and conditions of each individual site before committing yourself.

http://www.ebay.com/
Ebay is one of the first sites folks think of for selling online. It is a great marketplace for handmade goods, especially if you open an Ebay store. They have recently added a hand-made category, but many artists still like to list in specific niche categories and/or as self-representing artists.

http://www.etsy.com/
Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade. This site is a dream come true for artists and crafters. Established in 2005, Etsy has grown significantly to tens of thousands of sellers and five times that in buyer accounts. The friendly atmosphere and easy user interface makes this a first choice for many artisans to sell their wares.

http://www.justbeads.com/
This site is a very professional niche specific auction site. Good resource for bead and jewelry artists. If you love dichroic glass, lampwork beads, designer polymer clay beads and other gorgeous jewelry findings this is a good place to investigate. Fees are similar to eBay's.

http://www.artbyus.com/
An online art marketplace providing real artworks by living artists and their art representatives. Artists have an innovative showcase to display and sell. 4000 registered sellers. Internationally recognized artists, artisans, photographers, fine art galleries, architects, interior designers...
no mass produced artwork, unless the artist is selling their own high-quality, fine-art prints.

http://www.plunderhere.com/auction/cgi-bin/Auction
Basic Membership is FREE, small fee for upgrades to listings. No credit card info required, no auto-billing.

http://www.webidz.com/
Basic listing is free on the WeBidz site. No fees for stores, no final sale fees and no monthly subscription fees. Some enhanced features for listings have fees. User verification required to sell, a one-time fee of $5.00 for verification

http://www.auctionquests.com/sitefees.php
Listing your item for Sale on Auction Quests is Free of Charge.
You only pay a fee if item sells, or if you use an optional fee feature.

http://www.biddersnsellers.com/cgi-bin/Auction
No listing fees. $4.95 to get verified, then they put $10.00 credit in your account. Various small fees for upgrades such as bold title, etc.

http://www.bidville.com/
Nice range of categories, many long term sellers. No fee for listing, final value fees comparable to eBay, small fee for upgrades to listings. They offer a store package, less than $10.00 month, 3 month commitment.

http://www.sewbid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.pl
For sewing related items, books, notions, equipment as well as completed items.

Other venues to sell handmade goods online are online craft fairs, malls, directories, and crafter's communities. Many of these sites offer a storefront for artisans. Fees and agreements vary from site to site. Always read the terms and conditions carefully before committing.

http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/malls/
This category contains links to online craft malls featuring artists and crafters from all over the world. If you are looking for places to sell your own arts and crafts online, many of the malls listed here have opportunities available for this.

http://www.madeit.com.au/
Madeit is an online community where you can buy, sell and talk independent. Buy unique independent goods or sell your own. Visit the directory for Australian independent designers or talk independent in the community forum.

http://www.goldleafcrafters.com/
The Gold Leaf Crafters Online Mall is just like a real brick and mortar mall, with individual shop owners displaying their hand crafted gifts, jewelry, gift baskets, stained glass and unique art.

http://www.strictlyhandmade.com/
Unique, high-quality, handmade crafts. Buy or sell handmade gifts,
handmade jewelry,handcrafted furniture and home accessories. Hand knit,
hand crocheted, and handmade apparel. Very hip, cutting-edge, original art
and artisan craftwork.

http://www.mintd.com/sell
Mintd is all about connecting people who make cool things to people who want to buy them. Anyone can open a store and start selling straight away. All you need is a paypal account and something to sell. You can sell one-off creations, limited editions or something you can mass produce.

http://www.ioffer.com/
This is not an auctionn,iOffer is a trading community that allows you to
buy, sell and trade. A small final value fee is charged for successful transactions

Free Websites and eStores

http://www.ecrater.com/
eCrater.com is both a free web store builder and a free online marketplace. Sellers can easily create their own free online store in minutes. Buyers can easily browse and compare between thousands of products.

If you create your own patterns and ebooks for digital delivery I recommend using e-junkie as your digital delivery system.

Fabric Resources

http://www.minidolls.com/
For fabrics and trims - you can purchase as small as 1/8 yard - silks, velvets, etc Available are: Imported Cottons - including: Liberty of London, Swiss Batiste and Swiss Micro Check cottons, Mini Herringbones and Plaids. Silks- Including: China Silk, Silk Velvet, Charmeuse, Thai Silk, Silk Broadcloth, Silk Chiffon, Silk Tulle, Brocades. Their website is very easy to navigate and again, very quick delivery of cut yardage.

http://www.buttons-n-bolts.com/
Buttons & Bolts Fabric Center has small print calicos, quilting fabrics, small checks and nice solids, including selections from Marcus Brothers, Cranston, Springmade, VIP, Daisy Kingdom, Quilters Only, Natural Charms, Natures Symphony, Natures Bounty, and more.

http://www.fabrics.net/
This is a great site to discover almost anything you want to know about fabrics. Bookmark this site and plan to visit often. You will find excellent articles, fabric properties information and many links to other fabric related sites

http://www.tinyzippers.com/
Notions such as doll sized zippers, doll buttons, doll buckles, Dritz for Dolls snaps, charms, doll jewelry findings, 1/16" and 1/8" eyelets, and custom sewing patterns in vintage styles for fashion dolls. The owner is very easy to work with and delivery is quick.

http://www.joggles.com/
Beautiful silks and other fancy fabrics, ribbons, trims threads and other needful things to sew for dolls. Barb keeps her inventory up to date and has loads of other information on her site abut sewing for dolls.

http://www.allforadoll.com/
This is an excellent great site that has a very nice selection of sewing supplies and notions for doll-sized sewing projects. You will find a miniature ironing board and iron on this site, as well as tiny fasteners

http://www.elizabethancostume.net/content.html
Here you will find everything about designing an Elizabethan costume. Plan to spend some time if this is an era you are interested in as there are many detailed articles, pictures and drawings. Though this site is meant for full-scale costumes all of the information can be used to design fashion doll clothing as well.

Taking Great Photos

http://www.creativepro.com/story/feature/19002.html
You'll learn how to set up a light tent and get excellent product photography tips from this article

Sewing

.http://www.asg.org/
The American Sewing Guild welcomes members of all skill levels and from many different walks of life. Learning new skills, networking with others who share an interest in sewing, and having the opportunity to contribute to community service sewing projects is our common thread. Membership in the Guild gives you an opportunity to experience your love of any type of home sewing with others who share your interest.

http://www.aussew.org.au/index1.php
The Australian Sewing Guild Inc. is a national non-profit organisation for people who regard sewing as a creative and rewarding activity. Sharing the benefits and joys of sewing is almost as much fun as sewing itself. The ASG provides the latest sewing information and a friendly support network for all level of sewers, from beginners to advanced

http://www.sewing.org/
The Home Sewing Association closed its doors at the end of 2007 after 80+ years of service to the industy. The website is still available for now. Here you will find, Free Sewing Projects, Learn to Sew Instructions, Home Dec, Specialty Sewing and Sewing for your Pets

http://www.sewing.com/index.html
Women sharing their experiences and knowledge through their passion for sewing, building fulfilling relationships, and connecting their communities worldwide

http://sewing.about.com/od/sewingtips/General_Sewing_Tips.htm
This is the place to find general sewing tips, including machine tips and sewing accessories.

Ready Made Clothing For Custom Dyeing

http://www.dharmatrading.com/index.html
An excellent place to purchase blanks - clothing, hats, scarves and more for your custom dyeing projects. They also have many excellent tutorials.

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