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Are you pretty nimble and skillful with the needle and thread? Does it seem like you are always making alterations and fixes for your friends and family’s clothing? If I am describing you, then you are the perfect candidate for a sewing home business owner.

 

The majority of people in this day and age do not know how to sew or repair their own clothing but are always on the lookout for an affordable way to keep the clothing and household décor that they have already invested their hard earned dollars on. Believe me, if you know somebody that sews, it is a miracle!

You may choose to offer a variety of sewing services or stick to just one type. Regardless, the business is high in demand and very profitable. The right people with these skills can turn sewing into a very lucrative work at home business that meets their hours and is always set at their own terms.

Ideas and services offered by a sewing home business owner can include:

* Sewing Machine Classes
* Home Sewing Courses
* Curtain Shortening
* Re-upholster Pillows
* Runners
* Chair Pillows
* Other Home Décor
* Slip Covers
* Children’s Clothing
* Basic/ Advanced Alterations
* Wedding & Prom Alterations

Before starting your business, ensure that you have all the supplies you will need for the services you plan to offer, as well as the desired working machinery. Make a price list for all your services. Print up business cards and flyers for your advertising. You can go to Vista Print and get the basic first 250 cards free with only the cost of shipping when you are just starting out. You can also just get some business card stock at your local office supply store and print them out yourself at home with a color printer. The costs now to do your own business cards are very minimal.

You will also need to consider whether you will require getting a business license for your business. Check with your local jurisdiction to determine if you need to or not before starting up. Make sure that you keep all of your bookkeeping in order and legal. Keep your receipts from purchases since they are tax write offs for business owners.

Distribute your business cards and post your flyers in places to generate the most business. For example, if you alter wedding attire, check with local wedding gown shops to see if you can leave your cards or post a flyer there. Do not forget about word of advertising, either. It is very powerful to the small business owner.

Keep working from home,

Amandalyn

P.S This is the first of hundreds of ideas on how to recession proof your life. Have an idea or feel like writing about YOUR home business? Let us know.

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