Sewing Training Business

Sewing Training Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Unleash the potential of teaching sewing skills with a sewing training business. In essence, this business involves offering lessons and workshops on the craft of sewing, tailored to various skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.

With a growing interest in DIY culture, sustainable fashion, and unique handmade goods, a sewing training business taps into multiple trends. Plus, it's an excellent opportunity to monetize a cherished skill while helping others discover their creative potential.

The initial setup involves sourcing quality sewing machines, creating a curriculum, and marketing your courses. This business does require a hands-on approach, ensuring that each participant receives personalized guidance and a rewarding learning experience.

Imagine the satisfaction of watching your students transform fabric into wearable art. This pursuit not only fosters creativity but can also build a supportive community of sewing enthusiasts. For those with a passion for teaching and crafting, a sewing training business can be a fulfilling and profitable venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world sewing training business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a sewing training business that makes money.

1. Sewing Incubator ($720K/year)

Rocio Evenett, co-founder of Sewing Incubator, came up with the idea after realizing the effects of government-sponsored outsourcing on the American garment industry. After undergoing cancer treatment, she developed a business plan to empower entrepreneurs to develop and manufacture products in the USA. The company has since averaged $60K in monthly revenue and works with influencers on exclusive collaborations.

How much money it makes: $720K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 2

How I Started A $60K/Month Sewn Product Development And Manufacture Business

Sewing Incubator co-founder Rocio Evenett started a $60k per month sewn product development and manufacturing business in January 2020, offering entrepreneurs and industry professionals the tools they need to launch an American product line, and has plans to create 10,000 jobs in LA while leveraging accessible technology.

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2. Mandarin Monkey ($12K/year)

Tom and Ula Cain, the founders of Mandarin Monkey, came up with the idea to start a YouTube channel teaching Mandarin/Chinese when Ula was six months pregnant and they wanted to keep busy during that time. They initially had the idea to create a live teaching platform for English speakers studying Chinese, but after some bad experiences with web design companies, they decided to focus on creating educational content through YouTube and other platforms.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How many people on the team: 2

On Starting A Business Teaching Mandarin Chinese Online

Mandarin Monkey is a Mandarin/Chinese content creator business run by a husband and wife team, with over 250 videos on YouTube and 62 podcast episodes, and has seen their Patreon support grow steadily every month.

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