How to Work from Home Sewing

Crafting and sewing are one of the oldest work from home jobs. I remember as a young child my mom putting together bible covers from a place in Kansas City, Missouri. It was hard work, but she was able to stay home with us kids and make a living. While the company is no longer open there are still plenty of options to work at home sewing.

Things You'll Need

• The ability to sew.
• Supplies or money for supplies when you get a project.
• Business cards (most helpful but optional)

Instructions

1. 

   Determine your skills in the crafting industry. If you find you lack skills in this area you may want to look into free or low cost classes at a local community center. Keep your mind open and do a little research on what type of product would sell best in your area. Do not be afraid to specialize in a couple of similar projects. To name a few sewing and craft assembly projects that can be profitable are the following: alterations, costumes, curtains, shades, custom apparel, custom cushions and pillows, patters, upholstery.

2. Print out business cards and a some print outs that describe what sewing services your offer. It may be helpful to use pictures of a finished project on your advertisements when possible. It is not necessary to spend allot of money on this step.

3. 

   Visit local craft supply stores, like Joann Fabric Store to see if you can add your name to a resource list they use to refer their customers to. This service is usually free and very effective. Bring cards to leave in the resource book and fliers to put on a bulletin board if they have one (always ask permission). You may even see if you can add you contact information to a resource book on their web page if they have one.

4. Consider setting up booth a couple local craft shows to sell a few of your crafts while handing out fliers talking about your services. Do not forget to go around and talk with other crafters to hand out your business cards. Many times large name craters will hire out some of their work to local craters to assemble crafts or do specialty pieces of their work.. Work is usually not advertised so by handing out cards saying that you offer services doing these things helps them remember you. After a couple craft fairs you may have a steady work load.

5. 

   If you prefer to sew things like bible covers you may want to contact specialty shops that would carry such items. For example, many locally owned Christian books stores sell allot of locally made bible covers. The store may let you keep a few products there with a few cards so customers can call you to get a customized order. The shop would usually get a set amount of the price you charge, however some stores charge a monthly for use of space.

6. Make sure all your outgoing products are of great quality. Word of mouth in this business is the most effective. Negative feedback can ruin a business. When starting to do piece work or assembly work for another business make sure that all pieces are to their standards. It may be wise to do a few pieces then get them approved before moving on to do the rest, to avoid wasting time or product.

Tips & Warnings

• Look for projects that keep you interested, or your hours could seem longer.

• Assembly work can be time consuming.

Resources

• How I Learned To Make A Living Working From Home