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- 9781607059035
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
C&T Publishing
ISBN-10
1607059037
ISBN-13
9781607059035
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201664014
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sewing to Sell : How to Sell Locally & Online: The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Craft Business: Bonus 16 Starter Projects
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Home-Based Businesses, Sewing, Sales & Selling / General, Small Business
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
19.8 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-013070
Reviews
Much of the book's content is a series of 16 tried-and-true starter projects that wannabe craft-based business owners can adapt or use--an alluring idea, since Lindsay sells her version of several of the projects in her own online store. Interviews with successful craft-based business owners provide additional perspective on what it takes to be victorious in this increasingly crowded field., This is a must-read book for any sewist who is toying with the idea of taking their home sewing to the next level. Not only does this book provide you with 16 starter projects - it covers the basics from finding your sewing style, identifying your customers, essential equipment, buying and using your fabric to sewing and selling. There are also interviews throughout the chapters from talented sewists who have taken the leap and created their own craft business.What I really enjoyed about this book was each pattern included a cutting guide for a single item and then a cutting guide for multiples - an excellent time saver for stock building. Each project also included a sample price guide - perfect for any first time seller who is unsure of what to price their precious sewn items., The author's expertise in running Gingercake Patterns, an online pattern business, is put to good use in a book that's half-helpful suggestions for those who want to start a home-based sewing business and half a selection of 16 sewing patterns that can be used to make projects to sell. The first section contains valuable information on everything from identifying potential customers to taking good photos for online sales and setting prices for craft shows. Lindsay doesn't offer much advice about the less glamorous and more practical aspects of setting up shop, such as incorporating a business or figuring out a profit margin, but there's enough to be worthwhile. The projects are cute, too, including a simple boxy pincushion and an appealing, reversible grocery tote, all clearly explained with step-by-step diagrams. None of the patterns are revolutionary, but - this is key - Lindsay grants permission for all 16 projects to be sewn and sold, an important consideration for those starting a sewing business, and quite possibly making the book worth the price just for those. Full-color photos, pattern pullouts.
Table Of Content
Introduction Finding Your Sewing Style Authenticity * Using Sewing Patterns to Get Started Interview: Jessica Rider from A little Grey Identifying Your Customers Be Selective * Sewing for Kids and Babies * Sewing Fashion Accessories * Sewing for the Home * Sewing for Fundraising Essential Equipment Your Sewing Machine * Machine Accessories * Thread * Cutting Tools * Additional Tools * Serger * Computer * Camera Interview: Vanessa Hewell from LBG Studio Buying and Using Fabric Have a Plan * Use What You Have * Building a Stash * Making Smart Fabric Buying Choices * Quality Counts * Coordinating Fabrics * Try Something different Interview: Monica Donohue from Little Pigeon Crafts Sewing Change Your Favorite Patterns to Work Even Better For You * Keep Good Notes * Organize Your Pattern Pieces * Organize Your Workspace Selling Selecting a Name Selling Online: Setting Up an Online Shop * Taking Good Photos for Online Sales Selling at Craft Shows: Setting Up Your Booth * Making a Plan Consignment Sales Promoting Yourself: Business Cards / Postcards * Using Social Media * Keeping a Mailing List Pricing and Packaging Pricing: Materials * Time * Price * Show Pricing Packaging: Packaging for Show Sales * Packaging for Online Sales Interview: Candace Todd from Sparkle Power PROJECTS Projects That Are Useful Boxy Pincushion Craft Apron Lunch Bag Oven Mitt Placemat and Napkin Projects That Make Best Use of Materials Drawstring Backpack Grocery Tote iPad Sleeve Trimmed Messenger Bag Half-square Triangle Quilt Projects That Are Great Sellers Baby Set Handy Organizer Great Big Tote Professional Pillows Slouchy Purse Zippered Pouch Appendix: Business Basics You're In Charge * Keeping Your Look Fresh * Inventory The Legal Aspects of Setting Up a Shop: Doing Business As (DBA) * Get a Tax ID * Set Up Bank Accounts * How to Pay Sales Tax * Income Tax Making it Work For You Resources About the Author
Synopsis
You love to sew. Don't you wish you could make a living from your sewing? You can, with the help of this practical guide for turning your passion for sewing into a successful home business. Everything you need to know is here, from finding your personal sewing style to creating a product line, identifying customers, equipping your studio, pricing and selling your work, marketing yourself, designing your own patterns, and handling the business and legal side of sewing. And that's not all! You also get 16 projects (all customer-tested) to start sewing and selling right now., You love to sew. How many of you wish you could make a living from sewing? Help to live the dream with this practical guide from professional sewist and pattern designer Virginia Lindsay., Everything you need to know is here, from finding your personal sewing style to creating a product line, identifying customers, equipping a sewing studio, pricing and selling your work, marketing, designing patterns, and handling the business and legal side of sewing. And that's not all! The book also includes 16 projects to start sewing and selling right now. Bonus - 16 Starter Projects. How to sell locally and online Hands-on guide for starting and running a successful home sewing business is a win for you too - you sell the fabric and supplies Informative interviews with four women who already run profitable sewing businesses Includes 16 projects to sew and sell - perfect to pitch as classes to make aprons, tote and messenger bags, tablet covers, baby quilts, and more Plus pattern pullout
LC Classification Number
HD9999.H363L56 2014
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Cute ideas
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- Sep 29, 2016
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- p***6 (327)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA++ shipped quickly, Packaged well, excellent value. Good communication!Reply from: ludde_jeann- Feedback replied to by seller ludde_jeann.- Feedback replied to by seller ludde_jeann.Thank you enjoy cool show
- j***t (48)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller was very prompt answering my questions and getting my item shipped the next morning. It arrive in 2 days. It is in ideal condition.Reply from: ludde_jeann- Feedback replied to by seller ludde_jeann.- Feedback replied to by seller ludde_jeann.Oh goody enjoy using it. It's so much fun.