How to open a sewing studio

Despite the abundance of finished products in stores, some people still prefer to sew clothes to order, because in this way they get a completely exclusive product. In addition, people with non-standard growth or figure turn to tailoring services in the studio. Are you interested in this kind of business? What needs to be done to open your own atelier in the city?

Instruction manual

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The first point is the choice of location. The competition in the market is quite high, so its success will largely depend on the location of your atelier. The premises should be located either in a central area with high traffic or in a large shopping center. In the center there are usually many fabric stores, and it’s more convenient to get to such an atelier. As for shopping centers, their visitors will often turn to your services for fitting clothes to a figure or for repairing products. For example, wedding malls are often located in shopping malls, and wedding dresses almost always require a fit for growth.

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The area of ​​the room depends on the size of your business. A small studio can accommodate up to 25 sq.m., and a larger enterprise with a sewing workshop will require an area of ​​up to 70 sq.m. Please note that the room must be divided into a customer reception area, a fitting room and a dressing room.

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The next important point is the selection of personnel. For a small studio at the initial stage, you will need to hire two seamstresses and one cutter. It is better to hire a wide-profile cutter who will tailor both men's and women's clothes, summer, winter clothes and so on. Seamstresses should have sufficient experience to properly repair clothes and sew new things. Many professionals prefer to work at home, so you will need to lure them with a good salary. In many ateliers, piecework wages - employees receive a certain percentage of each order (from 30 to 40%).

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The next stage is the purchase of equipment. To open an atelier, you will need to purchase several sewing machines, a cutting table, an overlock, mannequins, hangers, an iron, an ironing board. At the first stage, you can buy household-class equipment, as it will be cheaper. However, professional sewing machines allow you to perform work more efficiently, in addition, they will last you much longer. Do not forget to also purchase supplies for your studio (zippers, buttons, threads, etc.) and sewing tools (needles, scissors, patterns, etc.).

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And finally, for the successful work of the studio it is necessary to equip it with a bright noticeable sign, as well as conduct an advertising campaign. You can post information on thematic sites, in catalogs, in printed directories. You can also put up advertisements at nearby porches and public transport.