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"Sewing Business": How to Get Started

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With online boutiques and fashion industry on the rise as one of the most saturated industry, the demands for sewing service is also increasing rapidly. If you have previous sewing skill and an unused sewing machine, it's a perfect time to dust it off and start your own business.

As the business grows, it can even be expanded into a full-blown garment factory, which will increase the earning potential dramatically. With newer boutique start their businesses online, creating an online presence will be a good idea to expose yourself to those young potential clients.

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Interested to start this business?
Here are some key facts to help you get started.

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1. Startup Investment
You will need initial equipment such as the sewing machine itself, needles, thread, embroidery, patterns, and computer. You can start with as low as $2,000. However, if you have no previous experience, you will need to invest in getting training and education.

2. Licenses and Permits
Most locations won't require a special license or permit for this business. However, it might vary with your locations. Consult your local authorities to get a better information regarding required license and permit, as well as insurance. Getting a home based business insurance might be a good idea even when it's not required.

Joining an association will also help with information and application process of licenses and permits, as well as helping you get more clients in the process.

3. Marketing
Both online and offline marketing can be effective in this business. Make a website and social media presence to build an online presence, and make inquiries and proposals to online boutiques as well as established boutiques. You can send out flyers and brochures, as well as placing ads in local newspapers and yellow pages.

To stay in this business, you will need to be a good listener, as well as able to deliver your promise, especially regarding deadlines. Make sure to gather precise information regarding a client's requests and needs before starting a project.

Make sure every product is exactly as requested, and delivered on time, as it will be the key to building your reputation. Repeat customers are common in this business, so make sure to build a relationship with each client. Who knows? They might recommend you to their friends and peers.

Pricing will also be a major factor, so make sure you do enough research on the current market condition of your area.

4. Certification
Although not necessary, a sewing certification will help your credibility and marketability significantly. Get a reputable certification like the one from Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (www.sewingprofessionals.org/certification-program).

Not only they will help you in getting more clients, but they can also assist you with technical problems and difficulties.

Earning Potential

The U.S. national average salary for sewing machine operator is around $25,000 annually. However, as an independent sewing professional that also dealt with patterns and embroidery, you can make $40,000 a year.

As the business grow, as mentioned, you can expand to a full-scale garment factory, which has huge demands nowadays. This will dramatically increase your earning potential.

Building both offline and online awareness as well as maintaining, and building reputation will be the key to success in this industry.