Outsourcing work for clients may come in the form of a stud that needs replacing or putting a thick metal zip into a heavy leather jacket that you do not want to do. Find out what sources are in your area. From time to time you will come across a job that you either don't want to do or can't do. Some of the types of things could be replacing zips in bags or heavy [...]
Clothing alterations is one of the most honest forms of sewing and earning a living. For one thing you are helping someone with their problem of clothes being too long or too big and second you are being paid for your skills. Sewing is yet another form of creativity, but do make sure you get paid enough for your time. I hear people all the time saying they were asked to shorten a pair of pants [...]
In this financial environment, you will be looking at all sorts of ways to save money. Think about how much you spend on altering your pants. A normal pant hem in Australia is around $15.00 to $20.00. My book Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed shows you how to shorten pants the professional way, and its only $54.95 plus postage. Happy sewing Judith aka genie