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This business is not just about sewing clothes, but is a unique blend of fashion and fitting. Every woman wants to get clothes made according to her size, hence this ‘tailoring center’ business is always in demand.
After starting this business, services like blouses, salwar suits, lehengas, alterations can be provided and later on, fashion designing course can also be started.
100 to 150 square feet of space is sufficient to start a ‘tailoring center’ or ‘blouse designing’ business, which you can also start from home.
If you have some understanding of sewing and embroidery, then doing a course in blouse designing can be beneficial for you. These courses are of 3 to 6 months duration and their fees range from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000. You can take this training from ITI, PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) or local training institutes.
To start a sewing center, you will need things like sewing machine, overlock machine, table-chair, scissors, thread and designing materials. The total initial investment can be around ₹35,000 to ₹60,000. The average daily income in this business can be ₹500 to ₹2,000, while the monthly income can reach ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 or more.
The investment cost including electricity, materials and salaries of employees, if any, is around ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. In short, the net profit per month can range from ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 on an average.
If you focus on designer blouses, party wear or custom orders, a blouse can sell for ₹800 to ₹2,000. You can also earn around ₹200 to ₹500 from other jobs like alteration.
You can use Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp groups for marketing. By posting photos and videos of your designs you can reach local customers. Once you establish yourself in the market, customers start increasing through word-of-mouth promotion.
Apart from this, you can earn extra income by taking training classes. Develop your center as a brand and give it a catchy name. If you have proper fitting, timely delivery and understanding of new trends, this business can give you a stable income.
