Virginia Lindsay

Sewing to Sell - The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Craft Business

Bonus-16 Starter Projects - How to Sell Locally & Online

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: C & T Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 202mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 560g
• ISBN-13: 9781607059035
• ISBN-10: 1607059037
• Artikelnr.: 40875156

Autorenporträt

Virginia Lindsay is the designer behind the PDF pattern shop Gingercake Patterns and the author of a popular sewing blog. She has authored two books and has several patterns published by Simplicity. She lives outside of Pittsburgh with her family. gingercake.org

Inhaltsangabe

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