Sewing skills in one form or another have served as a popular leisure activity for families and individuals at all times. However, times have changed, and now many are turning their hobby into earnings. It remains only to find out how easy it is to make a profitable sewing business out of a hobby.
It is necessary
- - Business license;
- - sewing equipment;
- - reference manuals;
- - organized workspace.
Instructions
Step 1
Organize your business according to all the rules and regulations. Contact your local government, choose a name for your company, obtain a business license and comply with all necessary legal requirements.
Step 2
Choose the type of your business, occupy your niche in the market. Consider whether you will be tailoring business suits or casual wear. Or maybe it will be wedding dresses or home decor items? It's totally up to you.
Step 3
Purchase the equipment you need. If you are not planning to start your business using a family sewing machine, consider purchasing a heavy duty sewing machine that has the capacity to handle a variety of materials. Study the reference literature to always be aware of the current models. Purchase ironing boards and possibly laundry equipment. Install computers with the necessary equipment and the ability to quickly communicate with clients.
Step 4
Organize your workspace. Choose a specific area where you will be working. Install sewing equipment in an organized manner. If you are going to use more than one type of sewing machine, organize them by starting with the basic ones you use most often and gradually moving on to others in the order in which they are used. Install cabinets or racks to store materials.
Step 5
Organize your supplies. Create an inventory of the equipment and materials you need so you can easily check it out when you get something new. At the end of the day, a little thing like the typical organization of work order will save you a lot of time.
Step 6
Advertise your garment business in local newspapers and magazines. Leave your business cards at your local dry cleaner and join women's online communities and clubs.
