I want to make/sell my own handbags, but where do I go to buy the leather and where do I go to have them sewn to the design I've chosen?

It sounds like you need to put a little more thought into your business before you invest your time and money. It is a good idea to create a business plan that details what you will sell, how you plan to sell it, where to get supplies, how much do you need to charge to make a profit.

Designs are also yours so keep a eye on copyright, patents and trademarks. Good luck.

A friend of mine buys leather coats, skirts, etc, from Thrift stores, she says that is a good cheap way to go. And I believe that you need a special sewing machine for leather work, so not everyone can do your sewing. But again, my friend uses a regular machine with special needles.

I would recommend that instead investing in setting up a small factory area and required resources you should go and select vendors from countries like china, Malaysia, Thailand and India. The labor is cheap you can buy their designs or can ask them to sew designs created by you. You can easily find contact info and negotiate these suppliers by logging into http://www. alibaba.com Best! Danny

Chinese sweat shop.

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