What you should consider if you want to start a business in crafting clothes

Starting a business in the fashion field nowadays can be quite difficult because the market is overwhelmed with producers and designers. Coming up with something new or attractive might require some brainstorming, a good team, great technology tools and lots of imagination and innovative thinking. With all the new trends making a fuss around superstars and teens, the only thing that may come out of the dark and attract new clients is simplicity. Working with simple fabrics, with no extravagant patterns or colours for crafting basic clothing items can actually surprise you with their notoriety amongst customers. Without ideas for some new collections or without a spirit for innovation or a critique eye it will be hard to overcome the images of the big brands around you and success may not be guaranteed, but if you do consider yourself able to break the ice, here’s what you should know when opening up a business in crafting clothes:

What do I need?

Firstly, you need to decide what type of clothes you would like to produce. Secondly, you have to inform yourself what kind of sewing machines you can purchase in order to be efficient and to maintain a financial balance. There are several types you can choose from:

·         Electronic machines – this type allows you to control the speed of the process with the help of an electronic pedal you can activate with your foot; it has a single motor and it can power the needle electronically; the biggest benefit of this machine is that you have both of your hands free to work with your fabric; this type may include an automatic cutter for thread – this way you won’t be kept in place by such a simple task as cutting your thread each time you’re finished with a stitch

·         Computerized machines – this kind of machine allows you to set up the exact functions you need for your project; nowadays you can find sewing machines with an LCD display or a large touchscreen where you can  access high utility settings; this is a machine that requires some knowledge in the field of technology because you can also link it with a computer in order to transmit a certain programme that the machine can follow while sewing (like downloading patterns and designs from the Internet that it can later memorise it); the only disadvantage of this type is its expensive costs, which can be justified by their flexibility and versatility in usage  

·         Over locker machines – this is the option for your business since the main purpose of over locker machines is professionally finish seaming and stitches; if you have a lot of items you need to sew in a very short time, this type of machine allows you to stitch, neaten and trim fabric rapidly; although they have fewer functions than the aforementioned types of sewing machine, this one can be used as an upgrade to your main sewing machine for extra productivity

·         Mechanical machines – the most known type of sewing machine, the mechanical one means no electricity; this can be considered not recommendable to someone who wants to open up a business, since it has the fewest features of all the types and they require actual physical work from the person who works with it; it is a traditional type of machine, used for basic home projects and stitches; it is not adequate for using with heavy materials

Know the clothing industry

Having a bit of background knowledge about what fashion industry means and how it is like to run such a business can be a great advantage. Meeting wholesalers and manufacturers who know how big the investments are in this field will help you understand better the implications of such a job. Entrepreneurship means to know how to manage money at all times, to be able to win out of your investment, to be constantly productive and apply what you are learning every day from people around you. You need to know yourself first, to know what your passions are and if you do happen to identify with what you initially planned doing, then you are lucky and probably you will be more successful than you think. The key is to be optimist and devote yourself fully to your business besides permanently informing about the latest trends and the best upgrades you can consider for your assets. Starting a business can be tricky but it is something you can master if you are fully involved.