Hi all, Hope you are all well. If any of you sell hand knitted,crocheted, fiber crafts, what type of content and care label do you have? ( for my use only) I was reading a "Sell Your Crafts" book and there are Federal Trade Laws about labels on fiber content and care. I did have a few things that I had a business card size tag attached with my name and email. Should I print some with content and care and attach to each item? If I had fabric labels stitched in small items it would be to big, ... newborn baby hats, booties.!!!:) I want to get my tax ID number to be able to do bigger craft shows and maybe get in a craft co opt. Should I ask the tax people about the labels? Just want to get things in order to be legal. Any advice? Thanks, Jenny
Labels on handknit item to sell
Apr 13, 2007
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Hi Jenny, You don't need a tax person to get you the tax ID number-- I applied for mine online here in my state of CT and you probably can where you live, too. Go to the state website for starters. Also, I wouldn't worry too much about the tags unless you plan to ship out of state. The feds couldn't care less about us little fish at local fairs. :)
Wendy
Here's another thought. I care about fibre content because I want to know what the item is made of. If I know it's 100% superwash wool as opposed to
100% wool, I would wash them differently. If they are superwash wool socks, I know I can put them in the washing machine. Anyway, you get the idea. ;>) Just trying to help.Shelagh
I don't sell any of my knit things but I do donate them to auctions. I usually include the brand and type of yarn and the washing instructions from the yarn bands on the donation paperwork. Sometimes I give the auction sponsor small balls of the leftover yarn with a yarn band attached. It is then up to them how they communicate that to the buyer. Generally I find they put the information on the bid sheet. I agree that it is useful information - especially since usually my donations are of baby items that I am sure WILL be washed.
Good point, Shelagh! I didn't think about that part. Hmmm... I'm planning to sell some pieces for the first time this year myself. I will probably write the fiber content on the back of my business card, which I attach with ribbon as a price "sticker".
Wendy
Here are care labels that you can sew into your garments
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