p.s im 13
2006-07-03 12:13:55 · 15 answers · asked by ciara k 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Detroit
good sewer? and me with all this drano...
2006-07-03 12:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
At the age of 13, I congratulate you on taking on sewing. Most kids your age are into the knitting thing right now.
Have you considered having like a "reconstruction business" for your friends? By this, I mean taking old t-shirts and making them into something new. I've seen quite a few books that you can look at, at your local library for this - see the sources below for more info...
Have you tried this website? You can set up a store there...
http://www.etsy.com/
They seem to have an easy interface for getting started, and are another option when compared to the e-bays of the world.
I've sold a couple of things there, and the variety of things people make is inspirational.
Since you are in Detroit area, the american sewing expo in september sometimes has some things on selling your work - the show does cost a bit of money, but it is great fun. It is in Novi.
Good luck, and keep sewing.
2006-07-04 14:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by TyeDyePrincess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring in a small sampling of finished products to the type of stores you would like to see selling them. It would be best to start with small boutiques, they are usually not owned by larger corporations and therefore have the ability to make purchases for the store. Ask for the buyer of your particular category, you may have to set up an appointment. In my opinion, it is better to do this in person. It is much easier to turn you down over the telephone. Be aware how much it cost you to make the item and what you feel it should retail for. Be realistic. Look at what others of the same type of item sells for. You are nothing... so don't look at name brands. If yours can retail for the same or less, your in good shape. It is also helpful if the store feels they can sell it for at least $5.00 to $10.00 over double the amount you would be selling it to them for. That amounts to extra profit and less risk for the store. Be confident, good luck.
2006-07-03 19:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try selling them on eBay. Lots of people have started their own craft business that way. You get a potential customer base that is much larger than you could get with a local shop. eBay is pretty easy to set up and use as a seller.
2006-07-03 19:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by zuzu_2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some business cards made up, be creative about them, don't make them cheesy! hand these out. maybe have a picture of your products on the back of the card, or have foldover cards with photos on front, your info on the inside and a blank area you can put personal messeges in.
2006-07-04 13:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by kiklejojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to school for fashion design. Its a lucrative industry. I graduated from design school 3 mo. ago and plan to open my own business soon. But you have a few years to wait, unless you get ALOT of help from your 'rents. Its alot of work!
2006-07-03 19:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by billgutsky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the papers for craft shows,set up a booth.Good luck.
2006-07-03 19:18:34 · answer #7 · answered by Rich B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open a table at a flea market or a craft fair, as you get older, you can also find stores that sell similar items and commission your work there
2006-07-03 19:16:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered starting a website to showcase your products? You might even be able to find an already existing website that will do it for you... or there's always eBay!
2006-07-03 19:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by carmelsix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a booth at a craft show and take orders for them.
2006-07-03 19:16:25 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give some away 2 friends and if they are as good as u think others will like it and wont one
2006-07-03 19:15:57 · answer #11 · answered by justnae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋