I have been voluntarily unemployed since March, and am a homemaker. I am looking for ideas of jobs I could do at home and make money. I am trying to get back into sewing, but I have to fight my machine like it's Pantifa sometimes as it must not like the patriotic fabric I'm using. I would LOVE to be able to make a little money from sewing, but I wonder if there's a market in it. Everything is made in Chyna nowadays. I'm rambling and this is a brainstorming post.
After all that, does anyone have any work from home ideas, but not necessarily with a company or anything? I always doom myself before even starting something because I don't like failure, but I do have enough confidence in myself to try, but that machine doesn't cooperate and it takes the wind out of my sails. Then again, I know it takes perserverence to get through anything.
Again. Total brainstorming.
God bless you all. :)
I actually think sewing would be a good thing to practice, in case the stores shut down, and then you'd have a skill to barter. I can sew a bit, so plan on getting the machine out just in case.
what about in home daycare? some people are willing to pay well for proper child care.
people are also willing to pay for home cooked food if you're a good cook.
There's also sites like Fiverr if you have any type of computer skills. edit videos for people etc.
there's a YT channel called Creativity RV, she has a couple videos about working on the road, what jobs pay etc.
many van-life channels have a lot of practical ideas on work/being frugal.
Oh, yes! It is a good skill.
I have a culinary degree and have cooked pretty much professionally since 2004 until recently. I enjoy cooking for my family again, since it's not my job anymore.
I hadn't thought of that! Will look into it. Thanks!!
I was going to mention Etsy. Depending on what the OP sews they could sell stuff on Etsy. I know people do it, but not sure how popular or profitable it is.
I will check that out after Sunday School. :)
This is a great post. I've never heard of a grime guard and was just curious to see what they are. Went to etsy and it appears to be down at the moment. Please explain what a grime guard is. Thanks.
Oh! Thanks for explaining that. I like that idea. I haven't done any of that type of needlework in a long time and thought I might start again come fall. That would be a great thing to have. Appreciate the answer.
Oooohhh!! Thanks!! I could try some stuff like that. I've also been delving into leatherworking a little, and it's not as forgiving as fabric and is quite a bit more expensive. I will brainstorm some more. :)
You could take on reupholstery. If you get good at it, you could do Vehicle reapulstery. Fix up your own cars and then show it off at car shows. Doesn't have to be a nice car
I would love to try reupholstering furniture and such. My husband's family had a factory long ago that did that work on furniture. There's so much to it.
I do not think there is much money in sewing due to China and other Asian countries. The profit margins aren't there from what I see.
My wife has a small crafting business where sewing is a part of what she does. She earns about $3k/yr, but it's barely worth the amount of time she spends, IMO. Her argument is that she enjoys doing it, so even if her hourly rate is not that much, she still likes it.
Lots of things to consider... how would you market your business.... where will you find customers (local vs internet/social media)...... would you need to invest in a new machine to even make a serious run at that business.... is earning a couple thousand dollars worth working 10+ hours per week (does it take away from your other duties with the family, etc).....
I figured as much, but it is fun to make stuff. If I make a couple bucks, that's fine, too.
I have a routine with housework and yardwork, so I can fit this in. Though, it will take away from time on here. ;)
Mike Lindell is missing simple dish towels?
They stink too! So get good cotton and sell dish towels that work!
I've started on a blanket and my machine goofed on the last strip and I broke the needle. Ugh. I ordered more. Hope to be able to get it going this week, as my son goes to school.
I'm keeping an eye out for ideas too! I'm really starting to think and research seriously about next year's garden; I'm thinking cut flowers and farmer's markets. I'm also bulking up my chicken flock to hopefully be able to sell free range eggs at a farmer's market. I would love to do something like soap making too, but with a one and three year old, I'm terrified of having lye in the house. Also, I'm praying I can get my bees through the winter, because next year, I think they'll actually make enough honey to share with me.
Another idea I have had recently is t-shirts. There are many print on demand places out there, so I'm currently working on figuring out how to get an estore set up. I may start with etsy, but I strongly suspect that they will ban me immediately because of my t-shirt designs (anti mask, anti lockdown, freedom shirts).
One thing I am concerned about is taxes. I don't know how much pedo joe is going to penalize people who want to start their own businesses. I know that a big chunk od anything I make will be put aside until tax time, but I also don't want to force us into the next bracket and screw us over.
Anywho, sorry for the word vomit! TLDR is "go for it!"
Thank you!! My husband makes our soap. It takes while to cure/dry out, but it's worth not having all the chemicals in there.
Finger knitting, cheap, easy and winter is coming. No huge start up expenses and can be sold via friends, family, craft & church markets. Also, you dont have heavy label requirements or need any local gubermint approval.
What is finger knitting? Is that different than knitting?
Arm & Finger Knitting: 35 no-needle knits for the home and to wear https://www.amazon.com/dp/1782492089/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glc_fabc_SZZNK2QY45C0NZ96Q7TQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you. I've never heard of it.
I will look into that. Thanks!!
Use trendjy patterns like VW Bus's erc and make things. Bug market! Sell on Etsy,
Huh! Never thought of that!!
you could get a glowforge, and put your recipes on plaques. sell them online.
Had need of one just recently. She has a little store front in my town and seemed very busy, mostly wedding / prom dress type work.
Depending on the local Harley fan population, you could get a leather / shoe machine to sew patches on the leather vests and jackets.
Knew of a another seamstress that also rented tuxedos as part of her business since she concentrated on wedding and prom dresses.
Seems to be a nice, small niche business and again, they always seem pretty busy when I've used them.