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There is no doubt that the growing interest in sewing amongst young people is enhanced by the popularity of the long-running Project Runway TV show<\/a>, a popular reality TV show where new and promising designers compete by designing and creating their own clothes. There is also a growing trend in turning old clothing into teen accessories like tote bags and the like. Plus if you've been browsing the internet lately, you will likely notice that there's a subculture online that is dedicated to sewing and people are\u00a0linking their sewing projects\u00a0to their Facebook<\/a> pages; there's a lot of interest in sewist's blogs too. The takeover of Information Technology has definitely helped to make sewing cool, accessible and popular today.<\/p>\n

So what do you need to start offering sewing classes?<\/h2>\n

This\u00a0is a relatively new business idea. \u00a0While there are plenty of online classes such as at Craftsy<\/a> and Creativelive<\/a>, these lack the personalized approach that I have in mind. \u00a0I think sewing is best learned in a one-on-one or small group environment with coaching and customization if required. \u00a0This is how we've been learning (and teaching) for thousands of years. \u00a0It is certainly how I, and probably you, learned how to sew.<\/p>\n

With an initial capital outlay of $2,000 – $10,000, you can get the ball rolling. \u00a0Sewing classes can be a home based business and can also be operated part-time. The potential income is estimated to be between 25 to 35 US dollars per hour and this rate could still go up.<\/p>\n

You can market your sewing class using traditional means of advertising as well as online. To start with a small capital outlay, you can also go into a joint venture with a local fabric store and offer sewing classes in the evenings and weekends with them. An added advantage here is that you can profit from the store\u2019s existing customer base. Additional revenue can also be generated by selling patterns and other sewing notions to your students.<\/p>\n

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Sewing Classes Success Story<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a success story in Minneapolis that I want to share with you: Miss Gianopoulos, who's offered sewing classes for a number of years, has seen such an increase in the number of kids and teens in her class that she decided to open a school vacation camp called Sewtropolis. Her sewing classes are now available to all ages and skill levels. She is also selling patterns, notions<\/a>, and fabrics to her students. Originally intended for adults, she found out that kids and teenagers are highly interested in learning how to sew as a creative outlet.<\/p>\n

For sewing students aged eight and above, they should have the patience to work on sewing projects and know how to use a sewing machine. Students are also allowed to rent time on a sewing machine at the rate of $5 per hour if they don\u2019t have a sewing machine at home.<\/p>\n

Gianopolous has also noticed that math skills and sewing go together because sewing needs careful attention to detail and it also involves measurements and fractions. This means enrolling children in sewing class will also increase their knowledge in mathematics and problem-solving.<\/p>\n

How to make people interested in sewing:<\/h2>\n

Success in business means you are fulfilling some kind of need in the market.\u00a0 There is a need for people to become autonomous in their finances and in the use of their time.<\/p>\n

Curiosity killed the cat or so the saying goes.\u00a0 I know how to sew but every time I see someone in a shop or a fabric store<\/a> making something, I stop to watch.\u00a0 I am fascinated by the number of people that do the same.\u00a0 Like me, many find that there is always something new to learn or a better easier way to do things.\u00a0 So volunteering your time to teach a demonstration class will pay up in time.<\/p>\n

Schools:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Schools in your district are a wealth of potential customers. \u00a0After school activities keep kids busy until mom comes home giving children a great way to hone their hand-eye coordination and improving their attention span.<\/p>\n

Community service support groups:<\/h2>\n

Nothing is more attractive to people than to share a common hobby, and sewing allows a great opportunity to talk whilst doing something creative.\u00a0 It's also a great way to conduct a class tailored to many different skills levels.\u00a0 Approaching your council for space availability rules an regulations would be a very practical way to utilize underused resources.<\/p>\n

As we have written about before, sewing helps fight depression<\/a>, so it would certainly be in the interest of your community to help get people sewing!<\/p>\n

Sew Your Blues Away! – How Sewing Fights Depression<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n