How I make money - Why I am no longer selling my best selling dress

I am discontinuing my most sold item. Here is why, and my thoughts on what to do next.
Order now if you want it, soon it will be gone.
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[@agatevalta2936]

The Darcy dress seems such a beautiful piece of clothing. It’s sad that you don’t want to release the pattern, I personally think that even if you sold a pattern alongside the dress you would still recieve a good revenue bc there still will be people who are not comfortable sewing themselves. I would love to make this dress out of a different fabric. I know I am in no place financially now to afford a handmade piece.That being said I understand the wish to keep a pattern to yourself if you plan on optimizing the production in the future.

[@barbi3cod3d]

Thank you for including people with plus sizes in your thought process/whole business. It is what makes me love your brand especially. I‘m sad I couldn‘t grab a Darcy Chemise but maybe in the future if you figured things out. Also, I love videos like this and watch them when I eat or draw haha. Keep them coming

[@searchforhortense8251]

I make clothes myself and have the same struggle. I'm from Russia so the cost of fabric is not that high but most people don't really earn much. It's hard to sell something that costs more than $20 and it's hard to make things with a little profit because it gets you nowhere. I hope you will find a way to keep your business running!

[@_Not_Alice]

Thats so sad, i loved ur bloomer pattern so much. I wanted to recreate the yellow set but cant afford to buy clothes from u but i totally see ur side. Hope u will find a way that makes u happy ❤

[@emmawelch]

I love your patterns and everything you create -- including this style of video :) It's so sad that you're having to phase out the Darcy Chemise, but I'm really glad you're prioritizing your health and needs first!

[@MariaJuterud]

Thank you so much! I thought this style of video would be something different, glad to hear you like it. Thank you for the support !

[@softarmour]

Thank you for such an informative video! I hope that you can figure out a way to support yourself with your craft while not comprimising on quality. I'd love to hear about how you learned to make plus-sized clothing, I love seeing how much thought and care you put into your garments.

[@rl1947]

I really understand you❤i love your work

[@above3938]

Thank you for your transparency! You are a huge inspiration for me, style and sewing wise. I would love to see more patterns! I'm going to make your bloomers this weekend.

[@MariaJuterud]

Thank you, I appreciate that so much! I really hope you will love the pattern!

[@HetSchatkamertje]

It’s always so sad when you have to make a decision like this, I’m really sorry for you it must be hard! It’s an absolutely beautiful design. Too bad the pattern selling wouldn’t work out for you either.

[@ClaireMarieBacon]

so gorgeous!!

[@HeyUall666]

thank you so much for your video It’s a pleasure to watch. But also it’s so sad that you didn’t receive enough money from your business but I hope you will!!! ❤❤

[@TeaOlivia]

lulla cameo😭🥺

[@Fru1ts]

im sad that the dress is going and knowing i wont get a chance to buy nor get a chance to make it either, i think once the dress is gone many people will want the pattern but its your choice to make. if the dress is no longer in production then releasing the pattern should be no issue? some money is better then no many right?, seems silly that your losing out on funds making the dress and the fact you already have the pattern why not just release that?

[@MariaJuterud]

I am trying to get it produced in a better way, so I can bring it back, and sell it again for hopefully cheaper.

[@MariaJuterud]

But that will take a very long time, and is a bit uncertain. So that’s why I’m not releasing the pattern, because the final end goal is to bring it back.

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

I work primarily with textile scraps... Have you considered offering bags of textile scraps for sale?

[@MariaJuterud]

Yes I have actually! But I have no idea how large of pieces would be usable for others. The most scrap pieces I have are pretty small

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

@@MariaJuterud I use pieces as small as 2 inches across. How do I order scraps from you?

[@MariaJuterud]

@@catherineleslie-faye4302 that’s so cool! Please send me an email @: [e-mail] and I am sure we can figure it out !!!

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

@@MariaJuterud email has been sent.

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

When you say selling your pattern is not making money, are you selling actual paper patterns or a digital download?

[@MariaJuterud]

Digital download. They are making money, but a very small amount. When you subtract the time and money spent making the pattern, the design, every trial piece, and the time spent on digitizing + marketing costs, it is not cost efficient to shift my business over to mostly selling patterns. It is very hard to explain to people not doing this as a full time job hahah, it takes a lot of money just to upkeep a small business.

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

@@MariaJuterud May I ask how much you sell them for? I am in the US. Maybe there is room to raise your prices?

[@MariaJuterud]

@@TheFeralFarmgirl 22 Euro! I feel like I am actually a bit on the high end, but I do not want to charge less

[@merisyates5281]

@@MariaJuterudRoberts Wood sells their many of their patterns for £35

[@oliviapritt4458]

When you say “dollars” do you mean USD?

[@oliviapritt4458]

$25USD for one yard of fabric would be crazy 😢!

[@MariaJuterud]

@@oliviapritt4458yes I do ! It is absolutely crazy yes !

[@snowletsh5759]

@@oliviapritt4458not for linen

[@casserole4697]

I’ve been debating biting the bullet on getting the chemise and now it seems this I my opportunity. I absolutely love the chemise top and bloomer set I bought all the other patterns so I’m sad to see it go but it makes so much sense. I’m sad obviously about not getting the chemise pattern but I totally get that you would have to sell so many. Also I looooovve your videos definitely worth watching even vlogs if you’re up to it 🤍🤍🤍

[@MariaJuterud]

thank you so incredibly much for the support and understanding !!! I will definitely make more videos, taking requests if you have any!