How to Start My Own Sewing Business !

You enjoy sewing, creating interesting clothing patterns or performing alterations and tailoring, starting a sewing business may be the perfect business opportunity for you. Depending on your skills, there are many different types of sewing projects available including:

· Dressmaking,

· Costume design,

· Special occasion clothing,

· Embroidery,

· Clothing repair.

Fashion and sewing trends is the best way to attract a variety of customers and maintain regular clients and referrals from these clients help you build an even larger customer base.

Write a business plan to guide you through each stage of business development when starting a sewing business. The plan should include:

1. Analysis of your market as well as similar competitors you could have.

2. List and describe the types of services you will offer to your clients.

3. Calculate project start-up costs, including sewing machines, shop rental, thread, patterns, computer equipment and software.

4. Follow up with a marketing plan, as well as a description of owner and employee roles.

5. Monitor your Plan and define short terms objectives.

Buy the Tools and Equipment for your business

Once you have a space, it's time to purchase start-up equipment such as a sewing machines, thread, needles, embroidery supplies, ready-made patterns, computer software and invoicing.

Prepare your Product Catalog

Prepare photos and videos of your best work to use in promotional efforts. Maintain pieces in your office or shop so that clients can examine the quality of your work. Create an online portfolio and website.

Look for Potential Clients

Friends, family, and social media contacts are an excellent place to start. Even if they don't plan to use your services, they may have friends or family members who do need custom sewing or alterations.

Display flyers in local dress shops, grocery stores, dry cleaners, wedding shops and other local businesses.

You can also use social media services like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as outreach tools or sites like Groupon to offer special deals. Include photos, videos, customer testimonials, sewing services, contact information and hours of operation.

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