This was a great series Anita. I need to sit down and write/plan out what pieces i need. She includes the types of needles, thread, stitches, interfacings, pressing techniques, presser feet to use, best closures, hem techniques, cutting layouts, how to treat the fabric, and more. One potential source of income generation for the Indlovu Project and job creation for community members would be a sewing centre where sandbags, clothes, and other goods could be made. If you haven’t completed the previous steps in this series, go back and handle that business before moving forward. You should always read the project description and requirements. This measurement helps to eliminate that dreaded gaposis— gaping at the neck, shoulders or armholes. This is a priceless resource in my library. Although the average sewing shop runs this type of business on a small scale, there are medium scales to big time investors who also operate standard fashion Design Companies. shelters, pit latrines, bathrooms, open grounds and evacuation plans developed. Plan out the project from start to finish. Awesome Carmen! Let’s learn the proposal writing format. Before thinking about how to start a small sewing business, you should think about the type of services you want to provide your customers.To start a sewing business you are required to provide the basic stitching services, yet to take a lead upon all your competitors, you are required to provide some additional and unique services to your customers too. After watching her class on BluePrint, called Fast Track Fitting, I decided to add the book to my library. I’m learning what types of fabrics work best with certain garments and which ones don’t. If you have a sewing planner, turn to a blank Project Page and Weekly Plan Page to start the process. Substituting knit for woven is safe  but you may need to size down for close fitting garments depending on your desired fit. For example: I’ll be in Memphis for 5 days and only have 3 turtlenecks in my wardrobe. I really appreciate your prayers for my family. Generating Funds / Startup Capital for Ola Clem® Fashion House, Inc. No matter how fantastic your business idea might be, if you don’t have the required money to finance the business, the business might not become a reality. Thank you Deidre! Before choosing a location to launch Ola Clem® Fashion House, Inc., we conducted a thorough market survey and feasibility studies in order for us to be able to be able to penetrate the available market in Michigan and the international market. In setting up any business, the amount or cost will depend on the approach and scale you want to undertake. I use it to determine fitting and design issues. No doubt raising start – up capital for a business might not come cheap, but it is a task that an entrepreneur must go through. Thank you again! 1. Ola Clem® Fashion House, Inc. is a family business that is owned and financed by Mr. Olamide Clement and his immediate family members. Who wants to take the time to do that? There is hardly any busy community that you won’t find several sewing / fashion designing business especially on a small scale level. Some patterns and websites note the skill level required. Hahaha!!! We will cultivate a working environment that provides a human, sustainable approach to earning a living, and living in our world, for our partners, employees and for our customers. I’ve even written reviews of my own there and will continue to do so because I really appreciate what others have shared to help me. I’ll have to check out those bags. I am so glad you are back on your marvelous website. Anita! The thought of that project being unfinished weighs heavy on my mind. Lots of useful charts and information. Application and Obtaining Tax Payer’s ID: Application for business license and permit: Leasing of a facility and renovating the facility as well: Drafting of Contract Documents and other relevant Legal Documents: Graphic Designs and Printing of Packaging Marketing / Promotional Materials: Purchase of industrial sewing machines, weaving machines, sewing materials and accessories, furniture, racks, shelves, computers, electronic appliances, office appliances and CCTV: Creating Official Website for the Company: Creating Awareness for the business both online and around the community: Health and Safety and Fire Safety Arrangement (License): Opening party / launching party planning: Establishing business relationship with vendors – wholesale suppliers / merchants of sewing materials and Africa attires et al. Any aspiring entrepreneur that is considering starting sewing / fashion design business whether on a small scale or in a large scale should ensure that he or she conducts thorough market survey and feasibility studies so as to get it right. Even though people can start this business in a local level on a small scale, it will be a wise decision to write a good business plan document especially if you choose to start the business on a large scale and as a standard business that can employ more than a handful of people. Be realistic with your schedule. If your proposal isn’t crafted well, it won’t get you jobs. Once you’ve decided on the garment, follow the steps below to plan your first project. Also, if you are really new, here’s a full rundown of Sewing for Beginners to get you started! We have been able to secure permits from all relevant departments both at local government level and state level in Lagos state to be able to successfully run our business. Anytime I’ve had an unfinished project and tried to move on to something else, it bothers me. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. As the business grows, we will continue to review our pricing system to accommodate a wide range of clientele. The greatest difference is that between woven and knit. We will also give good working conditions and commissions to freelance sales agents that we will recruit from time to time. Another competitive advantage that we have is in the fact that we have state of the art facility and industrial sewing machines that has positioned us to meet the demand of African attires in Michigan even if the demand tripled over night or if we have a massive order to meet and emergency need. You are such a great INSPIRATION to me! Our mission is to establish a standard and world class sewing / fashion design business that in our own capacity will favorably compete with leaders in the industry. 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