{"id":23795,"date":"2023-03-23T16:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T20:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=23795"},"modified":"2023-03-25T15:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T19:28:21","slug":"art-sewing-selling-tips-help-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/art-sewing-selling-tips-help-start\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Sewing And Selling:  More Tips To Help You Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1.jpg\" alt=\"sewing and selling\" class=\"wp-image-23812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1.jpg\" alt=\"sewing and selling\" class=\"wp-image-23812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/The-Art-of-Sewing-and-Selling_-More-Tips-to-Help-Make-Your-Start1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing And Selling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling is as much an art as sewing is &#8211;and if you are willing to be creative and serious in both, then it may be time to showcase your work and earn some money too by practicing the art of sewing and selling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start stitching your way to success like others did. And one of the most amazing success stories in sewing is the Levi\u2019s Jeans story when Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis, patented a unique way of making pants by using rivets at points of strain to make them last longer. The rest, as we all know, is a multi-million dollar sewing history. You can see a terrific video about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6R9cAoCyatA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6R9cAoCyatA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Levi Strauss story<\/a> below which might give you some inspiration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The 501\u00ae Jean: Stories of an Original | Full Documentary\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6R9cAoCyatA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s say you finally decide to start a home sewing business. Here are a few tips to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to do is to have the mindset of a professional.&nbsp; Turning a hobby into business could take the fun out of it, so it is best to be aware of this before you start. Remember that you cannot please everyone so get ready for both good feedback and some potentially bad. \u201cYou can\u2019t please all the people all the time\u201d as they say.&nbsp; Having family and friends who always believe in you is a definite plus during this time.&nbsp; And if you can find or create a need in the market then go ahead, fill it and sell it.&nbsp; Strauss and Davis found a unique need and they filled it.&nbsp; True, this is definitely easier said than done &#8211;but it can be done!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing and selling\" class=\"wp-image-23805 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing and selling\" class=\"wp-image-23805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_115212217-copy.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Think Outside the Box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many good ideas on how to make money out there in the field of sewing, and they not limited simply to sewing your items and selling them &#8211;so be creative.&nbsp; For example, you don\u2019t really need a fancy degree to teach sewing to beginners.&nbsp; What is important is that you know more about the art of sewing than your students and that you have a desire to communicate and teach that knowledge.&nbsp; You could say, offer a sewing class for kids or beginners and teach them how to make a pillow cover or an apron.&nbsp; You could pitch your idea for a sewing class to your local school or even as part of an adult education program in your town.&nbsp; You can also simply offer demonstration classes at home.&nbsp; This is a great way of advertising your skills and potentially your products.&nbsp; There are many other ideas like this.&nbsp; Just think outside the box!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Small<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You also don\u2019t need to know everything about sewing before you offer your products or services to others.&nbsp; Simply specialize on a few sewing items and distribute business cards emphasizing your skills.&nbsp; Advertising at the local dry cleaners, textile stores and online is always a good start.&nbsp; For instance, your sewing skills can be the answer to anyone who wants well-fitting jeans or a tailored jacket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borrow Good Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out what the competition is doing and learn all that you can from them about what seems to work &#8211;and equally as important, what doesn\u2019t work.&nbsp; Research what is selling well online and produce them yourself to sell in your neighborhood or community.&nbsp; Recycling antique fabrics into nursery bedding or christening dresses can be a good idea because they can be sold at a high price.&nbsp; These exquisite items can also be sold in online selling platforms like eBay, CraigsList or <a href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/d465aaf2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etsy,<\/a> so you are not limited to your locality.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-2381918\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-23819 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"23819\" data-trackid=\"23819\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-top mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PrintorPlain.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"760\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 760px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 760\/100;width: 760px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PrintorPlain.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"760\" style=\" width: 760px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Check out the So Sew Easy store on Etsy<\/div><div class=\"mab-subheading\">Visit Print or Plain for some sewing store ideas<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>If you'd like some ideas about what an Etsy store looks like, please have a look at the So Sew Easy store on Etsy called \"Print or Plain\".\u00a0 In this store we've focused on our niche of easy-to-sew projects and patterns.\u00a0 We also offer some niche products like knit stay tape that are hard to find and helpful for our readers.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tidd.ly\/d465aaf2\" style=\"\" >Visit Our Store<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a bigger challenge, find your inspiration in the leading fashion designs of the day and even create your own label.&nbsp; Remember, you're not copying ideas and it is always important to respect other copyrights, but you can certainly follow and improve upon trends.&nbsp; For more information about sewing copyright, please read our very popular post on the topic at: <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-pattern-copyright-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing pattern copyright law \u2013 myths debunked<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"vdQoeJhvlY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-pattern-copyright-law\/\">Sewing Pattern Copyright Law &#8211; Myths Debunked!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Sewing Pattern Copyright Law &#8211; Myths Debunked!&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-pattern-copyright-law\/embed\/#?secret=srtSLO22U9#?secret=vdQoeJhvlY\" data-secret=\"vdQoeJhvlY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share Your Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Create your own blog and write about your favorite sewing creations.\u00a0 You can be an inspiration to others when you tell them about all the efforts you have done to sharpen your sewing skills.\u00a0 Tell them about your struggles in dealing with daily life while trying to express your stitching creativity.\u00a0 This is a story that many can relate to because that is exactly what they are trying to do!\u00a0 For a good example of this, you can even go back and have a look at some of the very early posts of this blog.\u00a0 You'll be able to see how so-sew-easy.com has grown from our early beginnings to where we are today.\u00a0 (To do this, go to the bottom of our homepage and click on the little double arrow &#8220;>>&#8221; to go to our very first posts.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23804 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_176314406-copy.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Track the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, don\u2019t forget to take care of your tax matters as well.&nbsp; Make it a practice to keep records so that at the end of the day, you will know if you make a profit or not and which products or services are the most profitable.&nbsp; This should also help motivate and keep you on track as you see the numbers progress.&nbsp; At the same time, you will realize that you will not make megabucks overnight. Perseverance is one of the most important business skills and you will need loads of it.&nbsp; To keep good financial records, you can use a simple piece of paper, a computer spreadsheet or even a sophisticated online accounting package like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xero<\/a>.&nbsp; It really doesn't matter how you do it, but just that you do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these days when information goes around at lightning speed, there are a lot of advantages like immediate access to almost anyone in the world.&nbsp; So be creative with your sewing and selling and find your niche in the global market.&nbsp; Tell us about your plans in the comments.&nbsp; We'd love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start now with some of these sewing ideas to get your creative juice running: <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-profit-sew-to-sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing for profit. Projects that are great to make to sell<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6DJ85HhOLz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-profit-sew-to-sell\/\">Sewing for profit. Projects that are great to make to sell<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Sewing for profit. 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