{"product_id":"sewing-to-sell-the-beginners-guide-to-starting-a-craft-business-9781607059035","title":"Sewing to Sell: The Beginner's Guide to Starting","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003cbr\u003e  • How to sell locally and online\u003cbr\u003e  • Hands-on guide for starting and running a successful home sewing business is a win for you too—you sell the fabric and supplies\u003cbr\u003e  • Informative interviews with four women who already run profitable sewing businesses\u003cbr\u003e  • 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\u003cbr\u003e  • Plus pattern pullout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecember 2014\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWant ideas and inspiration to make money from sewing at home? This book shows you how to start and run a successful sewing business from home. There are interviews with four women who run craft businesses, tips for beginners and how to create marketing and promotional material. You’ll find basic information for setting up a business, what you need in the way of equipment and materials and ideas on where an how to sell, template pattern pieces. Patterns are included copyright free. The stylish, contemporary patterns are easy to follow and have a suggested price point. Please note this is an American book.\u003c\/p\u003e * Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk\/crafts *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction            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","brand":"C \u0026 T Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886711583063,"sku":"9781607059035","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781607059035.jpg?v=1722541267","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sewing-to-sell-the-beginners-guide-to-starting-a-craft-business-9781607059035","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}