I am looking at producing Blossom Bags in bulk in order to offer them at reasonable prices per piece to the members of this group.
I am seeking input as to the final design of this bag.
So far the idea is a bag made from agribond, in a size between grocery shopping bag to queen size pillow case size. with either a piece of cord included or actually sewn into the bag. It has already been suggested that a string simply be sewn to the bag with a couple of stitches. preventing it from being lost. sewing an entire hem into the bag to create a gathering string is overkill. I tend to agree.
One other comment I have gotten that I feel is worth mentioning. when considering the size of the bag. keep in mind it is not necessary to cover the entire top of a plant. enclosing just a single branch of a cluster will protect many thousands of seeds. A huge bag is not always necessary and possibly not even desirable.
Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Keep in mind this bag is meant to meet the wants and need of all of you. I only know what to consider if you make it known.
The basic questions I would like to see information on.
1. What material to make them from
2. the size (there will only be one)
3. draw string preferences.
I would also like to get some idea of the demand. I cannot give a price at this time but will asap. but for now lets say cheap. cheap enough to make it worth buying rather than making anyway. I want an idea how many to have ready so that it is not an instant, oops wait a month for your order type thing.
I have years of experience in other groups at doing things just like this. The process is somewhat lengthy but I have always found it to be helpful to start by getting ideas from the members themselves. I also realize that those ideas can and probably will get far roaming. please be considerate of the ideas of others. They are all helpful. many may very well be used as the product develops.
Thank you all in advance.
I am seeking input as to the final design of this bag.
So far the idea is a bag made from agribond, in a size between grocery shopping bag to queen size pillow case size. with either a piece of cord included or actually sewn into the bag. It has already been suggested that a string simply be sewn to the bag with a couple of stitches. preventing it from being lost. sewing an entire hem into the bag to create a gathering string is overkill. I tend to agree.
One other comment I have gotten that I feel is worth mentioning. when considering the size of the bag. keep in mind it is not necessary to cover the entire top of a plant. enclosing just a single branch of a cluster will protect many thousands of seeds. A huge bag is not always necessary and possibly not even desirable.
Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Keep in mind this bag is meant to meet the wants and need of all of you. I only know what to consider if you make it known.
The basic questions I would like to see information on.
1. What material to make them from
2. the size (there will only be one)
3. draw string preferences.
I would also like to get some idea of the demand. I cannot give a price at this time but will asap. but for now lets say cheap. cheap enough to make it worth buying rather than making anyway. I want an idea how many to have ready so that it is not an instant, oops wait a month for your order type thing.
I have years of experience in other groups at doing things just like this. The process is somewhat lengthy but I have always found it to be helpful to start by getting ideas from the members themselves. I also realize that those ideas can and probably will get far roaming. please be considerate of the ideas of others. They are all helpful. many may very well be used as the product develops.
Thank you all in advance.