Making a living from sewing
07-28-2011, 04:16 AM
#21
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I do simple alterations such as hems, zippers, mend and take of some seams. I also do crafts, aprons, tote bags, crochet and some home decor. Nothing to complicated. Here are some pictures.
Grandson and his afghan
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Saints purse
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Desk Set
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Crochet Uncle Sam Teddy Bear with Blanket
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Plastic Bag Holder
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Memory Board
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Tote bag
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07-28-2011, 04:30 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by charismah
Well I long arm quilt as my full-time job now. I would say it is supplemental income. My DH supports our family ...I use this to buy the "extras".....I have 6 children...so I have no idea what a full-time or supplemental income would be... We all have different expenses??
07-28-2011, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by klc
Nope, I couldn't sew, knit, crochet, etc. for money. Too much time and money goes into creating and not enough profit. Besides, I have too many family members to make for. And, if I did it for money it wouldn't be fun anymore.
07-28-2011, 04:47 AM
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I sew to help supplement my early retirement. I have made everything from doll clothes to wedding dresses to Nomex racing suits, but it is getting harder to make a profit. Craft shows are fun, but so much work and I think the thing that has hurt sewing for a living the most in my opinion is imports. Even making beautiful quilts for sale there are so many imports being sold for a minor amount of money the profit margin is really effecting the home crafter. Currently I am making quilts from tee shirts collected by my customers... Untill you get customers who can't pay after you have put in 100's of hours. Like many of the others have said the joy of sewing for friends and family keeps me stitching. I love the crocheted Teddy Bear, Sewfine, it is very cute.
and... Fat is relative, when I talk of myself I say fat, when I talk of others I say fluffy... ;-)
and... Fat is relative, when I talk of myself I say fat, when I talk of others I say fluffy... ;-)
07-28-2011, 04:52 AM
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My daughter does. She is a stay at home mom and didn't want to go back to work after her little girl was born, so she started making diaper bags and went to a lot of shows. I helped her get an embroidery machine and she has been embroidering all kinds of designs of t-shirts, sleepers, onesies. She has made a couple of brides maids dresses, curtains and blinds. It's a lot of work and she is very busy but she loves it. And she can be there for her children. It takes a while to get started. She started out going to a lot of shows to get her name around, And Facebook was a big help. She posts her items on Facebook and still goes to shows. She is always trying to think of new things to make to keep people interested. All you can do is try and hope for the best. Good luck!
07-28-2011, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Sewfine
I do simple alterations such as hems, zippers, mend and take of some seams. I also do crafts, aprons, tote bags, crochet and some home decor. Nothing to complicated. Here are some pictures.
Donna
07-28-2011, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by marytoddliz
I sew to help supplement my early retirement. I have made everything from doll clothes to wedding dresses to Nomex racing suits, but it is getting harder to make a profit. Craft shows are fun, but so much work and I think the thing that has hurt sewing for a living the most in my opinion is imports. Even making beautiful quilts for sale there are so many imports being sold for a minor amount of money the profit margin is really effecting the home crafter. Currently I am making quilts from tee shirts collected by my customers... Untill you get customers who can't pay after you have put in 100's of hours. Like many of the others have said the joy of sewing for friends and family keeps me stitching. I love the crocheted Teddy Bear, Sewfine, it is very cute.
and... Fat is relative, when I talk of myself I say fat, when I talk of others I say fluffy... ;-)
and... Fat is relative, when I talk of myself I say fat, when I talk of others I say fluffy... ;-)
When people ask me to make something for them, I figure out the cost of the materials including the thread, interfacing, notions and how long it takes me to make it. Whatever the cost adds up to, they have to put down a deposit (half of the cost, no checks). Deposits are none refundable. I don't do clothes for others; just myself, children and grands. I have a fun and part time job.
07-28-2011, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
Does anyone here make a living (or just supplemental income) from sewing? If so, what do you make? Thanks.
Donna
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