Topic: Project: Sewing machine BITCOIN (Read 611 times)

Thank you! I'll try my best!

I know that and I understand it, and we have had this conversation before. You are limiting yourself immensely by refusing to introduce other payment methods outside of this forum.

My example is going to be stupid, but I am making it like that on purpose.
Imagine if I designed women shirts, but I only wanted to sell them to women with blue eyes and blonde hair. Why would I limit my business in such a way and turn down 3/4 women that enter my shop? It makes no sense to me. But if I insist on doing it, then I shouldn't complain about not having enough costumers and not getting the deals I am expecting.

Anyways, good luck!

Thanks! I promote Bitcoin through my ART because I believe that Bitcoin and Art represent the idea of absolute freedom. I'm a Bitcoin artist, and, of course, I accept payment for my handmade goods in Bitcoin 

Every item or service has its buyers. The goal is to find a community where such work is appreciated and has a value. That community isn't necessarily Bitcointalk, and the payment method you want to accept doesn't have to be Bitcoin. It's wrong to assume that this forum is a place to buy and sell everything for BTC just because it's the main topic of discussion. Oksana needs to find a place where the time she put into her work will be appreciated and adapt to how things work there. And if that includes not accepting bitcoin for her products, then so be it. It makes no sense forcing it, and that's what's happening here.

I completely agree, that's why I want to create my own clothing brand

The sad thing is, most people could care less about the effort that went into hand crafted items.

You see, with the global economy struggling, people are hunting for cheaper goods, even if it was made in sweatshops.

People do not even care about the quality of the workmanship that goes into a product... as long as it has the popular brand sewn onto it.

Fake brands .... fake people.

BTCitcoin Sleepwear https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinsleepwear

Bitcoin Sleepwear: Stylish and comfortable designer sleepwear for Bitcoin plebs, crafted with high-quality materials and featuring the iconic Bitcoin logo

I want to create my own designer line of sleepwear for Bitcoin plebs. I'll be using only natural and high-quality materials, machine embroidery for the Bitcoin logo, quality lace, and hardware. I'll design comfortable sleepwear for both summer and winter.

Twitter https://x.com/5Ksana/status/1749001095538475465?s=20

Thank you for your support and your messages.

According to your story here, you showed and did everything you could to get your sewing machine goal that you wanted to get and now you got it, I hope you can use it according to the good things you want you do.

I just noticed something in the Trust that you have, why is the one that participated void and you canceled their auction? It doesn't look good anymore, does it? I'm just asking? But whatever your reason, it's good and you got what you wanted.

Thank you very much, please contact me, I ship goods from Poland to all over the world.

Congratulations to you! I'm really pleased to read that you've been able to achieve your goal!

I wish you every success and enjoyment with your new equipment. If one day the postal services become a little more reliable where I live, I'll be happy to place an order to you!

Thanks! Great! I'm already used to my sewing machine

https://twitter.com/5Ksana/status/1670095524244996096?s=20

https://twitter.com/5Ksana/status/1667170107750072322?s=20

I accept orders. - )

Congratulations you've got your goal, Brother sewing machine brands are the best compared to Juki and Siruba, I am a sewer myself and have never handled or used an automatic digitalized thread tension adjuster
You have to manually adjust the tensions to the fabric you're sewing, I don't know if we have something like you're using here in our country.

Here's a sample of what we've had in my friend's shop Siruba 747 series.



Picture from: valesew.co.uk

Sewing Machine #BITCOIN on geyserfund  is done!

Bought:
1) Brother F480 (0.07 BTC) with automatic thread tension adjustment for flawless stitches.

2) Brother 2104D Overlocker (0.01 BTC) for seamless seams and trimming.
Now accepting orders for Bitcoin-themed clothes! #sewing

https://twitter.com/5Ksana/status/1661297907113312257?s=20

https://twitter.com/5Ksana/status/1662079206929440771?s=20

https://twitter.com/5Ksana/status/1665767119500324865?s=20

Thanks to everyone for the support! I'm not giving up, because Art and Bitcoin are freedom!

You can support me by:

https://twitter.com/5Ksana

https://5ksana.art/

As far as I know, collectibles are pretty popular here. Have you tried making those kinds of products and selling them in the collectibles section? I'm not familiar with it but there is no other choice since your product is quite niche. I don't think things will change even if you tried to make a thread on the Services board since your service/products are not really in demand here.

How did you try to sell on Twitter anyway? Do you just make a new account and start tweeting here and there? If that's the case, I believe your marketing will produce no result.

These days, like others advised, you need to gain an audience and also more reach. I mean they're people who sell such arts and make multiple sales. So you need to be steadfast and follow the niche gradually, whenever you make enough funds go for ads on any social media or even on google adwords, that's if you own a website. Given time more people will discover you and patronize you. Bitcoin is a huge niche and I've seen people who are obsessed with bitcoin arts, they purchase cloths, arts, bangles with the bitcoin logo. It's a huge, fast, growing niche don't relent, keep it moving.

Thanks, unfortunately there was one sale for $85. I'm sorry...

I tried to sell my artworks here, on twitter... but no sales...

She does. I tried proposing the same thing when I first heard of her and saw her creations. But she seems inclined to only sell her handwork for Bitcoin. That's too bad as it adds plenty of limitations to a niche with already limited interest. There really should be no reason why she couldn't use a traditional marketplace, get paid in fiat, and then invest a part or all of it in bitcoin if her ultimate goal is to get BTC. 

@5Ksana
Have you made any noteworthy sales since last commented in this thread in February? 

I noticed she hasn't reply on this topic since the last 3 days and I hope she founds our suggestions interesting and helpful to her.
Maybe she's busy with her art work, who knows what she may comes up with this time around as she always have some beautiful designs. I can't wait for you to get it uploaded here.

I checked the price of this car and the price comes out to be around $7,000. Of course, this is an expensive pleasure. But judging by your beautiful products, you can probably earn more. Do you sell your paintings and other things you make?
I always rejoice and respect such people who create beauty. You are certainly talented; maybe you should try to organize some kind of online store in another place. Here, people also have goals to accumulate more Bitcoin. The idea of hodling is always supported. There are many places on the Internet where people love art; I think they will help you much more than here.
Maybe you will find a sponsor who will be able to sell you your paintings and thereby fulfill your dream.
By the way, are you not familiar with sashapan?
This designer also has excellent products.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.53132868

Dear @5Ksana_HandMade, you should not reveal your facials here because this is a public group and there are a variety of people here who could use the picture you just published to do harm or impersonation, therefore it's best if you mask the face before putting it here for everyone to view.
Your work is visually appealing and remarkable. As MainIbem stated, you appear to be genuine, therefore try out and monitor the board he suggested, as you may be lucky to win a large sum in any art contest there.

Hello @5Ksana_HandMade sorry to call your attention, I will advice you to closely monitor this board https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=52.0 since there are art & painting contest, you could get a best design to submit and stand a chance to win a better prize to include it to your funding of getting a new sewing machine. I believe those who participated in most of the contest won some good prizes for their selves.
I apologized if this goes against the forum, but I just have this feeling she's real and due to how many people coming to seeks for help and it could be very difficult for her to raised money than just participating in any contest to get funds for herself in other to buy sewing machine.

Good luck 5Ksana_HandMade.

I really like your work. I hope that you will be find a way to raise enough funds for your machine. If you want to try your luck, you could potentially win 0,00155 BTC here, but it's totally random, and not a big amount.

Keep us updated and good luck!

A popular saying in my country home "that it's human that makes other human act wicked",  and this is found here in the forum that due to the nefarious behaviours of some persons it's now a thing of difficulty to differentiate the good from the bad. How unfortunate this situation is, so OP it's best you auction your artwork as they would definitely attract sales seeing how beautiful they look from here.

Just out of general interest. This thread is all about begging for money, no? Do mods tolerate that here? Or isn't there another channel to do that?

I'm a bit confused.

She wants to make bitcoin art, but she doesn't have the money for a sewing machine and this thread is all about her asking for money to be able to afford it, right?

In my opinion, this should be either moved or removed. Or am I missing something?

I'm not familiar with Geyser and unfortunately would not personally trust it enough to send money to anyone through it. If the funding timeline closes, perhaps you can use something like Gofundme next?

Thanks for your support, I will never forget it.

Unfortunately there are 8 days left, but unfortunately there is no activity... BTC https://geyser.fund/project/sewingmachinebitcoin

For professional masters and amateurs to create unique models of clothing, the sewing machine is the most necessary tool.


I don't think I've heard that one.


I know about Singer sewing machines

How to find the year of manufacture of the machines "Zinger" https://eng.kakprosto.ru/how-88612-how-to-find-the-year-of-manufacture-of-the-machines-zinger


« World-renowned Singer company was founded by Isaac Merritt singer and his companion William Clark in 1851, but sewing machines singer, collected in those days, are still working to this day. Maybe this legendary reliability, and, perhaps, the legend of almost two kilograms of platinum in the Assembly of these cars still excite the minds of collectors.»


So thank you again, so much.

Absolutely fascinating! Majestically beautiful, Nicely done! Unfortunately 1 out of 1000 understand  the art around here, most people are hard cash enthusiasts following only the profit. You would be having a hard time to find true supporters of bitcoin such as OgNasty, they are rare creatures of this ecosystem. I would have bought them all if I had the coins in my reach, such a sad development for me.

I believe your art has originality and you'd have a much greater success rate if you'd diversify over your choice of media to advertise the uniqueness of an art which is your hand made masterpieces presented here.

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On a side note, do you by any chance know of a rumor about the existence of red mercury inside old sewing machines? Recently there has been a surge in the market aimed at buying old Marshal/ Juki sewing machines paying from 10,000$ up to 100,000$ per device, and as a matter of fact I happen to own one Juki, but the government has banned the advertising of sales for such devices, as the public claims that they are buying these machines to extract the red mercury in order to advance the nuclear bomb programs. Do you think that such claims have any merits?

Thank you all for your cooperation, support, constructive criticism, and integrity in all the merits!

Thanks! Yes, it's true! I'm very sorry, it's all over: [AUCTION] Painting-embroidery “Bitcoin is new reality”  https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-painting-embroidery-bitcoin-is-new-reality-5439319

She already tried that, but it didn't work out so good. Go through the threads she has created on the forum. Some of her artwork was already on auction. The pieces were too expensive for anyone to submit offers I think. Plus there was that incident where a user won an auction but she changed her mind or there was a miscommunication that resulted in OP getting negative trust. That makes it even harder to sell here.

I asked the same thing, but she only wants bitcoin and Ebay and Amazon don't support it.

I think it's the OP's duty to go look for what she needs, I'm here to share Ideas with her and there's nothing deceitful or cunning about the decision I shared, I spend so much time on twitter, I've found more than 3 influencers that look 90% positive for what OP needs, https://twitter.com/BitcoinDesigns they sell physical designs of bitcoin; auctions. Op just need to invest more time and seek for help. https://twitter.com/btcArtGallery they repost bitcoin arts for users on twitter and lots more. Everything is not being paid, the problem is that people look for fast reactions that's why they can't settle down to wait for the free influencers to get to them. Like I said, it's difficult to get their attention, definitely Op would find one or two that would repost her work. Through the friends or followers of the two accounts I just shared, she can start her journey on twitter, and I promise her they'll be positive impact if she takes it serious. I'm not meant to go look for links for her.


N/B: OP Always open up to them about the situation you have, they're humans and could get emotional too, lastly don't take their help for granted. People already complained about how deceitful your auction ended in the forum, if you continue that way people would regret offering help to you. Goodluck.

It seems that your passion is there in creating your artwork, it is undeniable that you are good and talented.

    I just want to ask, if your masterpieces are like that, why don't you try to sell your creations on online shopping like Amazon or eBay?

Then I just noticed, correct me if I am wrong with my understanding, but do you want to buy the Sewing machine in Bitcoin for 31 877 761 SATS or 3.1btc? it was actually very expensive. Good luck to you, that's all I can say.

Really beautiful artwork, and it also takes a lot of time and effort as it is handmade.

The problem here in the forum, as most of the members have pointed out some scammers negatively influence good people so it is hard to gain the trust of the community quickly.

I would advise you to convert these beautiful works into NFT and put them up for auction in Opensea in the art section, I think you might be able to sell some for good prices.

Instead of trying for donations, I suggest you to start accepting bitcoins for your art works and if you save bitcoin for next 6 months or one year then you can multiply your investment in bitcoin which might help you to pursuit your dreams. I went through some of your works and all are looking good and attractive which means you can start accepting bitcoin by selling your art works.

If you have plans to accept bitcoins for your work with sewing machines, please mention that also in the open post which could be considered as a valid point for justifying why you are here.

Personally I never trust anyone online and I am sure 99% of this community will not trust as well. So, I guess it would be a working idea if you approach your local bank for loans. Good luck!

Yes, My twiiter https://twitter.com/5Ksana

Big thanks to you, I will try to justify your trust.

If that is true, then please share some links to such people if you absolutely sure they would like to help out and ask for no money in return. OP could then contact them if she wants to. 

She has a Twitter page, but for some reason she didn't include the link to it in the OP. You can find it in her second post in this topic though.

This is her Twitter profile:
https://twitter.com/5Ksana

I've seen accross Twitter some influencers with millions of followers that voluntarily offer free sponsored tweets to people like her especially crypto influencers who are not just there for advert purposes; they trade or write. These people can listen to her and help publicize the arts she has got. But, it's rare to get their attention immediately. However, she needs a twitter page to share the art too, and use hashtags to draw people's attention. Probably, you are referring to the promotion kind of influencers they won't post it free as it's their business and source of earning. She just need to test every angle, one out of them could be beneficial to solving her problem.

Great art and I like that you’re focusing on Bitcoin. I have no doubt that you’d be able to make great things with the proper equipment. However, it’s difficult to raise funds without collateral, especially in crypto where anyone can just disappear with funds. That being said, I hope you’re able to get the funds you need to take your art to the next level. Good luck!

even if you are able to contact an influencer, it is questionable how realistic it would be in this case 5Ksana_HandMade. that would somehow be considered that you are guaranteeing her, and since she doesn't seem flexible and has a bad history with her auctions, I'm not sure how smart a move it would be.
you gave her good advice to try to make a compromise and ask users to change the negative feedback to at least neutral, but she somehow ignores it.
today is a big struggle for every buyer and it is difficult to do business with a negative reputation as a seller.

I have never talked or done business with an influencer or someone who thinks they are one, but I would imagine their help and services aren't free. In fact, the bigger the influencer, the more money you have to spend on them. I have seen leaked DMs where influencers have contacted local businesses and companies to advertise their brands for money. To make fun of them, some of these companies made it public lol. Anyways, some turn them down, others are willing to accept the deals and invest in that sort of promotion.   

Thanks for support

Is the forum the only place you have this donation posted? they are other bitcoin communities including this forum where people can throw funds to help you bounce back to your work. What matters is the samples you have provided and the proofs of owning and learning these fantastic arts. Hit up some influencers on twitter to share your work and aswell go for bitcoin reddit groups to boost visibility. Keep trying and stay active on the different communities things could change for good, and people will start helping out. Unless you want to stick only on bitcointalk then it's your decision, but don't underestimate other communities in times of trial.

I agree, but everything in life I can do with Bitcoin!

No argument there. Still, you got to eat, pay your bills, and probably have mouths to feed. Those things can't wait. If you struggle to sell for crypto, you change and use a different strategy. If your goal is to increase your bitcoin stash, you can always buy it with whatever money is left after you have taken care of the essential expenses in life.

Thanks, but I prefer Bitcoin ( no fiat money), because Bitcoin is the idea of absolute freedom!

People are different, but I keep creating my art to popularize Bitcoin!

Thank you for your support and your messages!

Your work is beautiful, and you are talented!

I took a look at all of the auctions you posted. On the one hand, everyone can see the talent and hard work invested into the creation. But one the other (and this is the one the buyers and bidders focus on), there is the question of price. Some of the artwork is over $1000, for example. People pay little attention to how difficult something was to create unfortunately. If you can afford it, I would suggest doing auctions with lower starting bids.

Your negative ratings from 2021 don't help you either. Misunderstanding or not, it could have been handled better. Now everyone sees a red flag when they want to do business with you. Have you tried talking with the people who left you those ratings to see if they would consider removing them or changing them to neutral. Maybe you can offer an item you made at a discount to the person who thought they won the auction, and in return they will consider deleting the rating.

Another question: have you tried selling over Ebay or some other online marketplaces that exist where you live for fiat?

I never noticed your negative trust rating due to the Project Development board doesn’t appear trust score. I just want to give a piece of advice regarding failed auction, Your problem started when you didn’t honor this auction https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.57434912. User here will not trust you anymore on your succeeding auction if you didn’t resolve the issue properly. Your negative trust score also affects this fund raising of your in the forum since you have a record of not honoring the rules of auction here.

I do understand the hard work on your art because my mother is sewer too of hand bags. She got only small pay despite of the time and effort she puts on her creation. The world doesn’t value properly those hard work of small people but they are willing to throw huge chunk of money for crappy item that is made by popular companies even though it just made somewhere in China factory. I do sense your effort and fashion to your work. I hope that you will succeed on your fundraising here and social media.

I really suggest to resolve first your previous issue by reaching out to the affected users.

Thanks!

After a series of failed auctions:


Painting-embroidery “COSMIC BITCOIN” https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-painting-embroidery-cosmic-bitcoin-5436348

[AUCTION] Sculpture "Bitcoin Crown" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-sculpture-bitcoin-crown-5422851

[AUCTION] Mixed Media Embroidery Artwork - "Fiery Bitcoin" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-mixed-media-embroidery-artwork-fiery-bitcoin-5404257

[AUCTION] Mixed Media Embroidery Artwork - "BullCoin" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/auction-mixed-media-embroidery-artwork-bullcoin-5403727

 

A talented seamstress makes $15-$20 an hour in the US, and my prices reflect that. A similar employee at a factory in China would make pennies.
I can’t compete with sweatshop prices, and I don’t want to.

People expecting big-box prices for handmade goods. And the sad truth is, most of the time those handmade goods are underpriced just to compete with this mindset. These customers don’t see the hours of design, standing in the fabric store deciding between fabrics, emails back and forth if someone wants a custom piece, and the hours of learning and refining the craft. It’s said that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert on something. Since that first sewing class through today, I have accrued much more than 10,000 hours of sewing. When you buy handmade, you’re not just buying a dress or a purse. You’re buying the entire handmade experience. The next time you’re considering buying a handmade item, remember there’s a woman sitting behind a sewing machine in her basement, surrounded by mountains of fabric and years of experience, putting a piece of her soul into that item, hoping that you will get as much joy from the finished product as she gets from making it, and maybe she can pay some bills too.

What a cool embroidery artwork you got there! I think many user will be interested to purchased your art if you will post this on the collectible section to help you gather funds for your sewing machine aside from your fund raising. People is not easy to convince for donation since there’s a lot of previous scam that use same method before as @pmalek already mention.

I suggest to do an auction for a cause using your artwork to get funds here instead of asking for donations.  Goodluck!

Unfortunately, scammers also try to take advantage of our good nature.

By profession I am a fashion designer, so I can make even the most ordinary clothes in the unique.

I embroider, draw, and make decorative artworks, and it helps me a lot.

There were many political and economic problems, and I was  emigrating to Poland because of the lack of employment and fears for my life


Here is my twitter https://twitter.com/5Ksana
About ME https://5ksana.art/about/
My artworks BITCOINART https://5ksana.art/category/bitcoinart/

I wish you the best of luck in your search for donations to get your business up and running. However, this community has witnessed all kinds of scams even by people asking for help and saying they are sick. We have seen people abuse donations meant to help the poor. I am afraid it won't be easy to gain community trust.

I haven't checked your website (a trust thing again), but are you currently working somewhere? Do you have some creations you can upload on Imgur and post the links here?
Maybe it would help if you were selling something other people would be interest in buying.