i started a handmade clothing business | sewing and crochet

[@lou-tube5702]

I'm absolutely obsessed with the fabrics 😍 they are so original and unique!! and the fact that they're thrifted makes them even more awesome 🤩 and your prices aren't "high", they're super reasonable!! I wish you the best and may all your items sell in no time 🥰

[@made.byalena]

thank you so much!!!

[@Truechildofgod]

Its so funny how a lot of us when we first began crocheting we bought a bunch of yarn lol Our hearts clearly knew something we didn't Also I started my knitted sweater after your last video inspired me I have the front and back panel done (It took 3 1/2 - 4 days ) the project has been on pause though I ordered some knitting needles for the sleeves and the website ended up canceling my order 😩 I wanted to ask if the ink from the stamps will leak while being washed / do you have a link to the product please??? Also I totally feel you on the pricing cause we work so hard on our projects and people have gotten use to shein prices but they'll justify crochet made by Gucci just because it has a gucci tag. My dad always told me " Charge what you feel like you are owed and to the right buyer the price is never too High" I will check out your website and leave feedback on a separate comment under your video :)

[@made.byalena]

thank you so much!! i just added the link to the ink and stamps in the description box. i would love to see how your sweater turns out! you guys made my day :))

[@ChantelleArts]

congratulations, I love this ☺☺☺

[@made.byalena]

thank you 😊

[@chooserealjoy]

So proud of you!!!

[@made.byalena]

why thank you mother

[@Truechildofgod]

Okay Alena after checking out your website I have a few things that I think you could do to make it pop a little more than it already does... 1. I noticed that all of your product listings are formatted to sit at the left side of the screen which makes your introduction appear off centered. I would suggest centering your products as you have such nice shots of your items 2. Which leads me to the next thing after centering your product shots to fit your website page I would suggest enlarging your photo grid due to the background being white it is contrasting your photos and making the product shots look much smaller 3. I would also suggest enlarging the "made by Alena" banner try scaling it to be closer to the search products bar its YOUR website and therefore people deserve to see your beautiful banner after all we clicked the site to see ya !! 4. lastly I would consider adding a newsletter sign up its a good way to attract more traffic to your site I keeps people updated and reminds them of new things you may release or want them to know .. in it you could include (patterns or your current wips etc . Its a good way to build community) 5. Lastly I would suggest adding a gallery page of the things you've made even if they are not for sale. It's a great way to display your capabilities to a broader audience that may have found you from your website only and not KZbin I would add this section to a "about me page" I hope this helps !! I think you're doing a lovely job :) Also thank you for including those links for me !!!

[@made.byalena]

of course!! thank you so much for all these ideas :))

[@Truechildofgod]

@@made.byalena you’re welcome ☺️

[@made.byalena]

@@Truechildofgod i just added a new page with the wip and life updates one and i might make a newsletter soon :)

[@Truechildofgod]

@@made.byalena I just checked out the updates it looks so nice Alena ! From your front page to your about me you’ve got it looking professional you go girl!! Update me when you release your newsletter I’ll sign up to support a fellow fiber artist 😊

[@made.byalena]

@@Truechildofgod thank you!!! i definitely will :)

[@Deff_Not_Fallon]

i just checked out your website and I think it looks amazing for being you first one. The only thing is I think you should have multiple different apps for payment. But other than that I love it!!!!

[@made.byalena]

thank you!! i think i will try and add that today :))

[@alexaply492]

THATS MY FRIEND

[@made.byalena]

stop i told you not to watch

[@made.byalena]

i won’t explain the nutrition notes anymore

[@alexaply492]

@@made.byalenaBAHAHHA I had to watch come on

[@knotsofcrochet]

Slayyyyyyyyyyy

[@made.byalena]

☺️🫶

[@vaalentina.]

how did you first learn to sew?? congrats on finally getting paid by youtube by the way! if you do end up selling that shirt you’re wearing, I’ll for sure save up and buy it if my mom lets me. The pattern is so cute! ❤ Thank you for inspiring me to start sewing again, sewing some pants right now because I can’t even find ones that fit me Regarding your website: -I saw someone else say this, but make your brand name more “obvious” on the website. -I see that you have the Shop-Checkout list twice at the top. this may be a glitch, but if it isn’t. remove one, it’s a lot -Make sure to stick to a color pallet with your website so that everything looks nice and pretty :D Sorry for the jumble of comments and questions, thank you for reading ❤

[@made.byalena]

i learned how to sew last january from youtube videos! and i will list the shirt in a few days!! thanks so much for the recommendations :)

[@vaalentina.]

@@made.byalena wow! :)

[@made.byalena]

i just listed the valentines sweater on my website and wanted you to be the first to know ☺️

[@vaalentina.]

@@made.byalenathank you! I just saw. I’m having some errors when I try to pay, it keeps freezing. I’m not sure why this is the case

[@vaalentina.]

Think I figured it out