Etsy Manufacturing — Helping designers partner with responsible manufacturers

@katesegrin We're definitely aware of the fact that introducing manufacturers brings a new dimension to our marketplace, which many people think of as a place where hobbyists craft cool things by hand. The truth is, we have always been focused on helping makers focus on their craft and what they do best, which sometimes isn't laser cutting or 3D printing or machining. If anything, this process empowers sellers to have a closer hand in what they create. The store mentioned in the NYTimes article is a great example: https://www.etsy.com/shop/little... Molly lists the members of her team and the manufacturing partners she works with. And it is truly a collaboration - here's what she says about an embroidery shop she works with: "They digitize my drawings and embroider them on my fabric, which I then hand-cut into shape before the garments are assembled." Manufacturing partners are declared in the About section of a shop so you can evaluate their process before you choose to buy. There will always be a place for the hobbyist knitting scarves on a quiet evening, and now Etsy also has room for the ambitious maker who wants to take their work further, while maintaining authorship, being transparent, and being responsible with their work. https://blog.etsy.com/news/2013/...