Pin it Another essential (and slightly more technical) part of starting a sewing business is marketing. As much as we’d love to sew all day and simply make sales, If no one knows your business exists, you won’t sell what you make. Marketing is how people discover your business and…
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Continue ReadingPin it Pricing can be overwhelming when starting to sell your products. An easy place to start, when you have no idea what your monthly costs will be, is the basic formula: Production Costs x 2 = Wholesale Price x 2 = Retail Price. However, that isn’t an ideal pricing…
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Continue ReadingPin it Once you know what you’ll sell, how you’ll sell it, and where you’ll sell it, it’s time to get your legal ducks in a row. You do not have to figure all of this out today. Most sewing businesses start small and handle these steps one at a…
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Continue ReadingPin it This is a quick and easy sewing project, perfect for using up your scraps of fabric. I created this pattern based on a mini stocking that a retailer is selling, designed to hold flatware. However, it can also be used to hold a gift card or smaller items…
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Continue ReadingPin it Every person who cooks or bakes needs heat protection for their hands. Even if they’re just heating food in the microwave. This article shares 6 items you can sew to protect your hands when cooking or baking. 1 – Hot Pot Lid Holders Pin it This is…
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Continue ReadingPin it Scrunchies remain a popular item, making them a suitable gift or product to sell at craft shows. If you’re sewing to sell, you want to be able to make them quickly so you can keep your profit margins high. I’ve tested several methods of making scrunchies and timed…
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Continue ReadingPin it This set of items makes a perfect gift (for someone or to make for yourself). I received a spa headband and face-washing wristbands last Christmas and I use them every day. The headband keeps your hair out of the way while washing your face or applying products. The…
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Continue ReadingPin it This article shares 4 of my free printable patterns for sewing reusable covers for: Measuring cups Casserole dishes Bowls KitchenAid Mixer Bowl Measuring Cups Pin it Pin it >> Find the full written instructions here Casserole Cover Pin it Pin it >> Find the full written…
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Continue ReadingPin it If you know someone who loves their KitchenAid Mixer, or who’s receiving one as a gift, these are the perfect items to sew for them. A bowl cover they can use to: Cover doughs as they set or rise in the bowl Keep dust out of the bowl…
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Continue ReadingPin it This article shares the free printable patterns and instructions for: A pot pincher (advanced) A pot holder (advanced) A tea towel with a fringed edge (beginner) These 3 items work well together as a gift set for someone who loves to bake or cook. But I think anyone…