I am currently experimenting with some new products to use initially with my 'I should be..' slogan. (
N.B. The 'should be' apron is unsuitable for anyone who actually enjoys cooking and cleaning).This is the part that takes me AGES as I need to be really sure I can come up with a really good quality product (and I am quite fussy). I have sourced some aprons/ bags etc. and samples have arrived. I have also decided how to apply text to the surfaces - above is test no. 1 which has just had it's first wash (of many). Now comes the bit which could take a while. Firstly I have to do a fair few more tests to make sure I can get the text to a) look good when first applied and b) stay looking good after lots and lots of washes. Then I have to decide what labels/ wash instructions, how to package, work out postal costs and time spent personalising and printing. I then have to check and double check all my sums to make sure that it is a viable product to sell after costs, commission, fees etc.
I'm still at the first stage - checking that I can consistently produce a really high quality product and getting the products tested - so some of my family are likely to get a sample once I've done some more experiments. It will be accompanied with strict instructions to wash it every time they put a load on and then report back to me in a few months. (I think my son will be getting 'I should be in the pub!' and my daughter 'I should be shoe shopping!').
