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 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. ;)