Seamrippin': The So-Called Bag Tag Controversy
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- What is the big deal with bag tags anyway? Half of y'all hate them, the other half love them! The half that hate them want to shame the rest of us for using them.... well maybe not HALF but a lot of them do. So I'm going to pop off on this topic. Hold your butts... it's SEAMRIPPIN' TIME!
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I get asked this a LOT in comments - I purchased my metal bag tags from Guangzhou Topwin: gztopwin.en.alibaba.com/
I have also gotten woven tags in the past from Custom Woven Labels (yes, that's the actual biz name): customwovenlabels.com/
I made bags to sell for the first time and very proudly made vinyl lables to put on my bag because custom ones would be expensive right now. When I showed my husband he said they look more professional that way and that I should increase my price, since it's not just "some bag" anymore
Exactly !! All the big “designers” put their bag tags on their purses, why wouldn’t independent makers put their bag tag on.
Exactly this... Just because an indie designer isn't established yet, doesn't mean they shouldn't brand their work.
Imagine purchasing a bag from someone at a craft fair that has branding, and then a few years later with the bag lovingly tucked in its dust cover in the closet, you discover that the maker has gotten huge and their bags are way more pricey now... You can say you have a piece from them when they were just starting out.
Yes, I'm weird and imagine scenarios like that all the time. That won't ever be me, but it's a cool idea.
I love my bag tags and nobody can tell me not to use them 😂 If they don’t like my tag then don’t buy my bag 🤷🏻♀️
It's sad that people say things online that they wouldn't say to people's faces. I agree with you 100%, branding elevates your products, and I love the idea of using smaller labels on smaller projects. If you don't want a flashy tag on the outside, put one on the inside. I love your style, keep it real, girl!
You should sign your work. Love your bag tags. I currently embroider mine.
Yes I have tags and proud of it! Lol. And I'm barely more than a hobby sewist. One of the first things I did after I started selling bags was to have tags made. It's my signature!
I personally do not like any tag on the outside of a bag. (I stopped buying Coach a million years ago. If they want me to advertise for them, they can pay me.) I spent a lot of time designing my logotype and I love it. So, my solution to suit my taste and feelings was to make a fabric tag that I put inside the bag. Sometimes inside a pocket, sometimes somewhere else. Whatever feels right for the style and size of the bag. That's my choice. Why would I insult you because you made a different choice? Why would I dictate to you what your choice should be? It's none of my business. It's your business and your business. Run it as you see fit. Keep up the good work and stay Fierce! 👍
I only make a few zipper pouches, boxed bags, and tote bags for gifts and fun but my husband and friends have said, I should sell mine and put labels/tags. In my opinion, bags look professional with tags. Keep on doing your thing fierce kitten!
I discovered my Cricut is a fabulous way to make my bag tags. Kraft-tex, foil, and a foiling tool for the Cricut. It's fabulous and I can make basically any color I want ❤️
Heck yeah! I have a Cricut bag tag video on my list of things to do.
Can you make a video on this?
@fiercekittenz that would be so cool to watch!!!
Yes, a Cricut tutorial on how to make bag tags would be PURRRRRFECT!!
@@Thecraftyblacksheep I have a video up now on how to use HTV! I couldn't get foil and the appropriate tool for the Cricut before my family vacation, but I was able to get to the HTV on vinyl tags version!
Who knew a sewing group could be such a piranha tank? I see it in the journal-making niche, as well. The DRAMA! And OPINIONS of people should-ing on other creators. "You should do x" or "You shouldn't do y." Yeah, thanks for that, Miss Bossypants. I think it boils down to the difference between someone who has an actual business and brand, and someone who is doing it as a hobby.
I would totally show up for a livestream!
I did not realize this was even a thing. They are obviously projecting their own issues here.
YUP! So much projection going on you could trace a pattern by it.
I bet these people wouldn't say it to your face. The internet allows assholes to be rude without consequence. Love your bags, tags, and your channel! ✌️❤️
I love your bag tags and I feel that anyone who designs and sews bags for sale should have their brand labelled. It is professional. So I am with you on the bag tag!!
Can I just say that I absolutely love you and your humor. I know if we lived near each other we'd be fast friends. 😂😊
Sign your art! Whether by tag, ink, stitch or paint. Someone in my own family asked if they could remove my tag. No, you'll rip the bag. I don't make them anything anymore. Everyone else is thrilled to have my rainbow metal tags. My name is unusual so why not use it as my brand? I've had the branding since 1995. I'm now retired but still creating and using my gorgeous logo. I'm glad you brought this up. Thank you, I agree with you.
Think you have to do a full brand printed fabric bag now. Along with tags.
ROFL yes. AND I need to make a video only saying "ahhh" to annoy that one viewer that snapped at me last week.
I love bag tags too just wish I could think of a good brand name instead of always using the default “handmade” ones
I think you have a lovely name. Imagine someone asking about your bag and you say oh, this? It's a Bianchi. Sounds really elegant.
@@-amoore-7399 I agree!
Hello. Thank you for addressing this. I have a small crafting business and I just reordered tags for the outside seam of my bags. Someone said I shouldn't...and my argument was would you tell Coach, MK, LV, Kate Spade?? Didn't think so. Thank you!
If I had time, I would watch the live or the replay later. Thanks.
I hadn’t realized that people were so against bag tags. I cannot believe how unpleasant people are willing to be when online. They will “say” things that they would never dream of saying to someone in person because they have the illusion of anonymity.
I’m a hobbyist and love the look of the metal bag tags. I definitely feel like they make the bag look more professional. I currently use the generic “handmade” or “custom made” metal tags whenever I can. If I ever decide to start selling, I would totally get branded tags as soon as I could afford it. Your tags are beautiful and make the bag immediately identifiable as coming from you which is a subtle and tasteful way of advertising through your customers. If I had seen one of your bags in the wild and wanted a bag, I could google based on the name from the tag.
🎉🎉 I challenge the label naysayers to this: add labels and/or tags to some of their own bags. See how it looks. See how much better they sell. It is absolutely *not* narcisisstic to take pride in your well-made and handcrafted work.
I agree 100%. Even if your bag tag took up the entire front of a bag, it's no one's business but yours. If people don't like the bag tag then they won't buy your product. Period. I managed a designer bag store and there were a small group of people that would NEVER carry a bag with the branded fabric and would NEVER use a leather bag with initialed tags. They carried the bags because of the way they were made but didn't want to be free advertising. Honestly, everyone is allowed to do whatever they want. If you don't like it - don't say anything- just don't buy the product. It's no one's business how you conduct yours.
Oh my goodness girl you could be my 4th daughter. I love that you say what you feel and don't give a damn what others think! Keep up your terrific work and thank you so very much for creating and sharing your videos!!
Wow, super tags! You and all of us who make stuff should absolutely use tags of any kind on your diy art!
I love my metal bag tags, but I try to use them in a way that I feel best compliments the bag I'm making. So sometimes it will be on the front, sometimes in the back, and sometimes I will put a label inside. (And more often than I care to admit, I forget to put one on at all!)
Mine are about the same size as yours, so I need to work out a smaller version for little things.
I'm not a bag maker yet but will be soon. I've wanted to get into bag making since 2006. I've watched so many videos over the years, and yet I never really thought about tags until 2 or 3 years ago, and even then I never really thought deeply about what a tag means until I watched this video. Now I'm even more excited to get started. Thank you!
I love bag tags! Adding the tag when I’m making a product is one of my favorite parts. ❤
I don’t have tags yet because I want to change my shop name and have not found the right fit for me yet. But when I do I plan to get bag tags. It makes the bag look more professional
OMG I almost died when you said “suck it”!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm mostly a hobbiest with hopeful potential to make this into a business. My mother in law took one of my bags for a friend of hers who rejected the bag because it had a "handmade" bag tag on the front (**bleep**!!). MIL (in her 80's) informed me that her friend asked for a bag with the tag on the inside if i have to use a tag (again **bleep**!!). AT first i was bewildered... however, after thinking about it, i will accommodate (especially if they're paying for a custom bag), but I also agree with you that it's like an artist s'signature that differentiates your bag from everyone else's out there. I put a lot of time and effort into well made beautiful bags and i feel that it is is very appropriate to have a tag on every one of them.
People need to mind their business, if someone wants a tag or no tag what does it matter to them what someone else does. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said here today ❤
Thank you!!! Totally agree with you. Love your honesty. ❤
Again….thank you…you tell it like it is! I personally don’t know where to get those made and make my own/or have a friend who has a glow forge. I literally get compliments from lovely little old ladies and ask where I get them made when I tell them I make them the look of shock is my favorite thing.
You are the greatest and so fun to listen to. I’m a fan after watching only two of your videos.
So glad you brought this up! Your SOOOOOOO RIGHT! Some groups kill me, i wasnt attacked for a tag but I was told she would "PRAY FOR ME" Over a ZIPPER!!!! ????? REALLY? ALRIGHTY THEN. I Left immediately. LOL
That’s a whooooole mood right there! I would have left right away. WOW! What group was that? Do you remember? There was one lady I used for woven interfacing a while back that turned out to be a horrible human. She hid a lot of her hate behind “religious beliefs,” which I do not play around with.
This is news to me to be honest.
I've been making small handmade items now for 3yrs. I use cotton woven labels that I sew on. I would love to have metal tags at some point in time, but the cost of them is more than what I pay for bulk order of 300pcs.
I don't even know where to get metal bag tags that's cost efficient. I tried asking someone where they got theirs from, and I never got a word back. Oh well I guess? Lol.
Ps, I really love your tags, and I've been a follower for some time. You and many others have helped me push me to create more. Thank you for being awesome!
I LOVE your tags!!! It’s one of the first things I noticed on your videos. ❤
Some people don’t like tags because they want to pass it off as they made it themselves. Your tags are tasteful and cute.
I didn't even know this was a PROBLEM. The only time I have issues with tags are when they're large and obtrusive, or itchy, like when you buy undies and there's a big tag on the back.
I loooovvvve my bag tags and love branding my work! You're so right! I've yet to hear or see comments about wearing LV, MK, etc. on items, in fact, people pay more to wear those branded items so...
Just ordered simple fabric tags for the first time! If my bags are going out there, it is time to brand them! I am small hobbyist trying to cover my sewing costs now
Tags are fine, I’m a novice and my friends told me to start tagging my simple items. My kids agree, I’m a simple artist that likes crafting and sewing. People have no issues with large companies branding but small growing artists they have different standards. Keep tagging your products.
I found you because I'm dipping my toes further into bag making.... and as i'm reading into the hacks etc from some of the patterns I have started to see the bag tag haters creeping in.😂 And it just makes me want to make BIGGER tags.
I really kind of want to make a bag that is nothing but bag tags just to see how many people I trigger into a frenzy.
I have custom iron on labels that I iron to the inside of my bags because the outside of them are usually so busy I don’t have the real estate to put a tag on. Absolutely for bag tags and considering them for my fancier bags.
That's why I got slimmer tags that just say "FIERCE" in monotype. I felt like my typical square tag was taking up a lot of real estate on smaller bags.
I agree with you 100% we should be able to sign our work. We are all artists we just work in a different medium. I am just starting my business and I put a tag on everything I can. Also yes if you could make a video of how you can make bag tags on your cricket I would be interested on how to make those
I absolutely love you! I just subscribed! You're informative and funny!
I just started using metal bag tags for my purses and wallets because it looks more professional. In my smaller makes, I have sew-in care tags (project bags). I started doing those because I would watch knitting podcasts that would be like “I don’t remember where I got this bag!” Now, my fabrics are very distinct (I only use Japanese fabrics I hand-select in Japan), but that right there was an easy thing to incorporate to reduce the possibility of lost income.
Would I want the metal tags on my project bags? Maybe now. And I might switch, because my current sew-in tag supplier is now gone. But at the time I had to do the most economical I could.
I absolutely love your rants and would def show up to a live stream :-)
Totally agree with you. Your tags and your bags are beautifuf. Wonder where you have your zipper pulls engrave.... thanks for sharing....you're inspirering!
Thankfully, I've not come across anything like this before. All my photos have my brand name plastered over them and no one has said anything. My next step is to use branded labels, just working out costs and who to go with.
Right on!! We are artists. We can sign our work however we like. If someone doesn't like it, keep on scrollin', Troll! It took me years to talk my mom into putting labels on her quilts. She spends countless hours sewing and then quilting incredible works of art.
And I can't afford to order the fancy metal tags, even though I'd love to. So I got a logo made, found someone on Etsy to make me a rubber stamp with it, and I stamp it on craft tex paper with permanent ink and I sew that on as my tag. Maybe $50 in supplies.
People who use the word ‘narcissist’ need to be shown the word ‘ignorant’, to which THEY need a label attached…
Glad you're in NC. It's a beautiful state!
It is! I was born and raised here, so I moved back home about 3 miles from my mother's house where I grew up.
It's my dream to get metal bag tags for my makes at some point, but they are expensive so... some day. I have laser printed cork and faux leather tags that I purchase with my name on them, and I also use woven labels with my name on them that I will sew into the lining of my bag if I don't feel like putting a tag on the exterior for design purposes.
I completely agree! It is our signature ❤️❤️❤️
😱 really! Can’t believe some people’s comments!
You are right, it’s branding and a personal choice. ❤❤
Live streams, YES! Bag tags ~ YES!!! Sign your work!!! Be proud of what you do and don’t let others shoot your work down. I have fabric, leather and now waiting for my custom metal tags to be shipped.
Luisa said it best “I glow cus I know what my worth is”
Buddy of mine is removing all the badging and emblems from his car.
Darn narcissistic car manufacturers.
Bag tags are wonderful and shows who we are! ❤
You are absolutely right. Great video
You can print from home printer onto iron on sheets, then iron on ribbons. So simple and can sew into inner seam. Seen video from big seller of scrunchies. I finally bought some - I was a bit nervous about quality so didn’t do it for a while. But agree wholeheartedly with marketing! Now I see a lot of “handmade” bag tags.
Betty, we’ve seen the same video! Tried to come up with stabilising calico; looked ok ish but that lady’s video was such an aha moment. I don’t flip my graphic and text because I found an iron on that said there was no need to flip, which was even easier. Love that channel and this channel! 😊🧵
I got Alix at K&A to make me some vinyl bag tags and I was so proud of how they turned out and one of my customers were like, is that going on the inside or outside of the bag? Because I wouldn't want it on the outside lol. Thanks for pointing out how many "real" bag makers brand themselves and it's ok. Now I just need to remember to add them lol
Is that a stuffed penguin behind you? One hangs out in my sewing studio too!
It's a Porg from Star Wars!
I don’t really make bags, except very occasionally for myself. I like bag tags. If I buy a custom made bag I like having the maker’s tag on it. I wonder if the people who call you a narcissist rip the tags off the bags they purchase? Seems like it shouldn’t even be a topic for discussion. I do make hand dyed and hand painted silk scarves and shawls. I also weave. Do I use custom tags? Absolutely. If someone buys one and wants to remove the tag - fine. But I hand stitch one on every scarf.
I finally bought bag tags and I love them! I make bags for me, family and friends. I don't sell them though I'm told I should; my response is that I enjoy the learning and creative process and if I sold them it would become a job to me and I don't want that! Fortunately retirement allows me to do what I want when I want! Those of you who do sell your creations should absolutely place them on all your bags, be proud of what you have made and never apologize for that.
Thank you … you make so much sense… I have bag tags but wasn’t sure about putting them on my items … however your correct it’s signing our unique products / art
Saw a post a few days ago where they were putting down the use of the tags that just say "Handmade". I made popcorn and went to the comment section.
People LOVE to gatekeep.
I always make my bags with a subtle tag on the inside. Never been into bags with big labels. Guess we all make it how we like it and buy what we prefer.
I love watching your channel, you tell them off! LMAO
I think I agree with 100% of everything you said! 👍🏻
Well said.
I made dozens of quilts years ago. I didn't sign them. When I saw that my neice was using one with her baby I had to ask her if it was one I made. That is rediculus. To work so long and hard on something that turns out so beautifully and not take credit for your work. I won't let it happen to me again. I currently have an iron on label that I put on the inside, but I want to design a metal one for the outside.
I tend to forget to put my custom labels and tags on things but most of what I sell doesn't require them lol thanks for reminding me I should get more that are versatile!
A live stream would be great! I'm learning so much from you!
Loving the tags!
I have never heard anyone complain about bag tags? I have the soft fold over ribbon tags for my things and they go on every product.
It’s like saying Nike shouldn’t put their “swoosh” on any of their merchandise because it takes away from the design of the shoe/ whatever else. Like… No… you’re buying Nike branded items because it’s Nike
I love watching your videos.... so entertaining! I had no idea there was a controversy over using bags tags or not. I've heard it's a good idea & I agree. Stay fierce, Kittenz! 😘🛼
Yes to live streams!!!!
I’ve just recently found you on RUclips and I absolutely love your style and personality! I’ve never left a comment before but this absolutely is cause to chime in and say Thank You for sharing with us!!
Yes on live streams! Love bag tags! what size was your small tag?
1.25” wide, 0.75” tall
Team BAG TAG!! Now if I can just remember to put it on my bag!!😆
HAHAHAHA I felt this deep in my soul!!! The number of times I've closed up the final seam and gone "woops... forgot the tag" is far too high.
This video is awesome, thank you 💯🙌🎉
I tag everything I make and people love it. We have every right to be proud of what we create.
I appreciate receiving or buying something that is homemade over a machine made item.
100% agree with everything you said. This was an argument in the tumbler world as well. to put your logo sticker on the bottom or not. did some overpower the cup? yes but then folks would get better creative about a 'sticker' look and toned it down. some also started to actually sign their creation. I feel folks in this day and time feel they are entitled to be hurtful while behind the computer. These folks are usually the angels in person and would never (yes I said that in an accent) say anything like that face to face. Proportions do need to be thought of but that comes with time and practice. Not everyone starts out looking 'professional' but eventually they find their own groove. It's not anyone's business how someone else runs theirs. If it's not constructive criticism, then it's just someone being a bully... but shhhhh don't tell them they are because they'll deny it.
oh and live or not live. I usually don't hang out in lives too long and will watch a replay... maybe. But this? I loved so much.
I have several different methods of making my own bag tags and I've made several. I put them on very few of my bags. When I purchased a bag prior to being a bag maker I would not purchase a bag that had an exterior tag. It's personal preference, bag making is art, do you.
All things aside. The value to the receiver goes up exponentially when it came from someone that made it. A tag makes it special
I want bag tags. Just not sure where to buy them. I feel if you are going to sell your bags. They need tags. When someone compliments the bag. The person that bought it. May not remember where they got it. Soooo if you have a bag tag it's easy for them to say... oh I bought it from... etc. And I agree BRANDING!! lol. Love your sense of humor.
I've actually had a hard time finding out about different types of tags and where to get them. It's frustrating
Why would anyone go through the trouble of commenting about a bag tag in a negative way. Its a very personal business choice for the maker. SMH. Love your Seamrippins.
Thanks for sharing! Loved it, I’ve left many sites because of criticism of the host or what people say in comments. Thank you once again for being real
I love using bag tags. However, I do make my own and sew them inside my bags. The reason being is that I CANNOT find the beautiful ones that you have!❤
Gosh. How dare somebody brand their amazing handiwork. That's so silly I can never imagine a valid argument against bag tags
I definitely put a tag on every bag I make.
Betcha those same people would fawn over Coach, Kate Spade, L. Vitton, Michael Kors or Channel bags without a quam about their logo tags.
First, what ever group you were chewed out on should be shut down because the admins are not doing their jobs to prevent the B word. Second I would Love for you to start doing Lives on RUclips I Love your videos.
Well said!
And I love watching you, your spirit is lovely 😊
I sell bag and the question I get the most is, "Where is your tag? Why don't you have one?" I haven't gotten one cause I couldn't figure out how to make 2 lines on a tag I found on Etsy.
I gotcha! Next video is going to show how to make these yourself with a Cricut or using fabric from Spoonflower!
@@fiercekittenz That would be awesome. Now I just have to get a Cricut.
I'm going to haven't delved into metal tags yet. But I do use metal tags that say handmade on my bags when I have them. I don't sell online at all, so just to friends and family. I do like the way they look on bags, more professional in my opinion. I would love it if you did lives!
Thanks! I've done a handful, but although the first one had lots of people show up, the subsequent lives were pretty sparse with viewership.