10 tips to start your upcycling clothing business (sewing business)

[@cinnamongirrl1705]

The purple dress is sooo pretty. I regularly thrift cotton sheets but purple is a rare gem to find

[@luzUpcycle]

I know! I still have some left and I am thinking of making a blouse, thank you for your comment lovely 😁❤️

[@beverlyosborn5240]

I thrifted a beautiful queen size purple quilt $10.00.

[@martinafox5696]

Thanks for sharing tips and welcoming (hope it's the right word) friendly suggestions. I watch Tmyers hand work as well and find it sometimes too much, but that's her style. I prefer unusual things but still elegant, with many happy colours. Find it hard to make twice the same thing. I do not sell but listening to you start thinking about it. It is not easy to be commercial, especially now with so big competition with -made in China -stuff. Here in Australia it is very popular to buy from China. And it is easy to find cheap fabric sale, brand new fabric in local warehouses, sometimes cheaper than in thrift stores. Second hand stores are great for wool. I like your way of just a few patterns in the garment. Anyway, wishing you good luck and enjoy. I think that the biggest happiness is to see something nice , made by our own hands and creativity. And it has no price. 🥰

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you so much for your comment and suggestions, yes I always welcome them! 😁 I totally understand what you are saying, made in China is big every where, I am not competing with China (none can) but I always sold my bags, sometimes I have many repeat customers, I am hoping to be able to create something unique and mine and I know I won't be rich making it, but as you say making something with your hands makes me so happy! thanks a bunch lovely 😁❤️

[@martinafox5696]

@@luzUpcycle Thank you. Yes, it is more about joy than money. Creativity is number 1. What you said, Be what you are.

[@bethperrine6431]

Love these tips! Thank you for sharing your expertise on the business side of things

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you lovely, I am glad you enjoy it 😁❤️

[@bcmagnolia1170]

From my experience as a garment maker and selling on Etsy, the wildest thing you could possibly make is what actually sold. Ha ha I was always amazed. I designed a pair of custom lace leggings that everyone decided they loved and it turned into such a job very quickly. I don't know how many hundreds of pairs I made before I tried to get someone to hire them to make them, but of course they could never make them to my standard so that didn't work either.😅

[@luzUpcycle]

Absolutely! I am surprised all of the time what that! thank you for your comment lovely! 😁❤️

[@therepapery4468]

Hi Luz I love your designs, ideas, videos! I am subscribed from Canada, British Columbia....love your courage and teaching! hugs, Leesa 🤗

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you lovely so glad to have you here! 😁❤️

[@tuesdayschild7899]

Love this video! So many others get into the legalities of business; get licences; take classes or seminars that are way out of my budget; buy a machine for every imaginable part of construction (some have 5+ machines)... hearing all of this is depressing and then I doubt myself..... BUT YOU hit just the basics which I believe is the most important...all the other stuff can wait until you just start...and then sell to finance all the other things.... Thank you for restoring my motivation.

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you so much lovely!, yes! I totally agree with you!, you put people off before they even start!, everything has a place but you need to start at the beginning. 😁❤️

[@cerwelt]

Good advice, great video.

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you lovely 😁❤️

[@SewNaturalDane]

Great video Luz! So true, I enjoy watching so many different upcycle KZbinrs but their esthetic isn't necessarily mine but I love the artistry and thought process. That's always fun to watch because it inspires me in different ways. Oh my gosh, that's one thing I'm particular about and that's construction, I just don't want to randomly cut stuff and put it together 😂. Agree, I'm all about constructive criticism, I shut down anything that's negative. Enjoy all the tips😊

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you lovely, I knew it wasn't just me! I knew there were lots of people that think like me! ❤️😁

[@beatriceross7522]

Just want to say, you are such a beautiful person and all that you do in your life is a shining example for many who follow you. Congratulations to YOU!!!!

[@luzUpcycle]

Woou! that is an amazing compliment! thank you so much, I think you are too generous! 😁 I am glad that enjoy the video thank you lovely 😁❤️

[@hilarykemsley5627]

Thanks!

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you lovely! 😁❤️

[@evelineherber256]

❤❤❤❤❤💝😘❤️‍🔥

[@luzUpcycle]

😁❤️

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

How do you figure out what people really want to wear? Do your buyers want to dress modestly, comfortable, and professional in upcycled clothing (as I do)?

[@bcmagnolia1170]

@@arvettadelashmit9337 In my experience they want items that nobody else has. You can buy normal anywhere now. 🙂🙃

[@luzUpcycle]

If you want to sell your sewing the best is taste the waters, put a few pieces out and see the reception, get enough feedback to get a good idea, I found out that there is almost always an audience for everything. I hope this helped? thank you lovely 😁❤️

[@luzUpcycle]

Well said, I agree totally 😁❤️

[@cinnamongirrl1705]

Thank goodness we are all different. I love your style. Youre friendly, enthusiastic and sweet. Your happiness in what you are doing is evident. Cant wait to see what else you make. Bonito

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you lovely, what a nice comment! I really appreciate it! 😁❤️

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Ive bought some emboried quilt blocks 10-1/2" so i will pieces them together for a dress with the 2 white 3x blouses and if i have too embory more items too match.

[@luzUpcycle]

That will look really nice! 😁❤️

[@bettyadkisson1681]

I love the blue on blue dress. Im looking for a dtess that hides my big belly from the breast down.

[@luzUpcycle]

you and me both! 😂 thank you lovely 😁❤️

[@beverlyosborn5240]

Traci Myers is a lot of fun as are yours ❤️❤️🧵🧵💃🏽💃🏽

[@luzUpcycle]

Thank you lovely I love the dancing ladies! 😂😁❤️