How to Start a Beginning Sewing Class
Starting a beginning sewing class will take a lot of work but the rewards can be tremendous. As an instructor you can operate as a small business owner. You will decide your own work schedule, number of working hours and rate of pay. Starting a successful beginning sewing class will take about a month to plan and a month or longer to secure any resources you might not have on hand.
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Instructions
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Plan
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Answer the following questions. What days of the week are you available to teach? Are you available for daytime or nighttime classes?
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Determine the location. Consider the needs of your sewing classroom. You will need electrical outlets for people to plug in their machines. You will need a restroom. The class should be in a convenient location to potential students and should be accessible to people who have mobility issues.
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Set your class fee. Determine your salary requirement. Add overhead expenses, such as rent, electricity, water, insurance, advertising and miscellaneous expenses. Divide the salary requirement by the number of students per class. You will charge no less than this amount to each student.
Advertise
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Talk about your business. One effective way to advertise a small business is by word of mouth. No one knows about your business if you are not talking about it. Tell everyone you see about your sewing class. Give them two or three business cards and ask them to tell a friend. Be excited about the lessons you will offer.
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Create and distribute flyers. Your flyer should have the words Beginner Sewing Lessons in large lettering so people see it at a glance. Clearly indicate the date, time and location of the lesson. Be sure to include your name, business name, summary of experience and contact information. Have your local copy service print several copies.
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Call the media. Local television and radio stations often look for community stories to put on the air. You can ask to be interviewed about your business on-the-air. If you are on a television station take a few examples of the work the student can expect to complete during the class. Have information written down to help you remember your talking points.
Lesson Plans
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Develop your first lesson plan. Write the plan down in a step-by-step order.
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Prepare a syllabus to hand to your students. This syllabus will give a summary of what will be learned in each class and what the successful student will know at the end of the courses.
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Write your material list. Be sure to have all of your materials ready to work with before each class. Mail a material list to each enrolled student at least a week before the class begins.
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Tips & Warnings
Listen to feedback from your students as well as people who do not take the class. You may learn other avenues or niches to expand your business
Always collect your class fee before the class begins, preferably through a preregistration process.
