How to Start an Online Sewing Business
Running an online sewing business can cover a wide variety of different elements. Aside from sewing jobs for clients, such as alterations, garment repair, costumes and draperies, you can also offer patterns available for download and any number of DIY sewing guides. The power of the internet takes this previously small, home-based business idea to an entirely different place.
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Things You'll Need
- Sewing machines
- Measuring tapes
- Tape
- Rulers
- Needles
- Thread
- Markers
- Scissors
- Patterns
- Zippers
- Buttons
- Computer with internet access
Instructions
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Write a business plan, or hire someone to write one for you. This will cover all aspects of your business and will act as a blueprint for you to follow as you move forward.
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Create a name for your business. Make the name clearly reflect what type of business it is when they hear it. Remember that no one has heard of you yet, and forcing them to guess what your business is about will not bring any new customers your way.
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Decide if you will specialize or take on a variety of different sewing jobs. Choosing a variety will result in a higher volume of customers, but specializing will mark you as an expert in your field and might be more lucrative in the long run.
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Create your own website or have a web designer build one for you. Include relevant information about sewing, list your services and capabilities, show your price list, and feature a photo gallery showcasing samples of your work. Include an order form, contact information and an online newsletter or free report to give away in exchange for email addresses. Have separate pages for patterns and sewing guides if you plan to sell them on your site.
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Market your business. Since it is based online, include your website address in your email signature and in any fliers or business cards you distribute. Start with your friends and family to help spread the word about your new business. Post notices in local stores. Consider hiring an online marketing firm to send targeted traffic to your website.
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Tips & Warnings
Add content to your website regularly to rank well in search engine results.
References
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- Photo Credit sewing machine image by pavel siamionov from Fotolia.com
