Many tailors start from home. You may begin with one sewing machine and a few customers.

But what happens when the orders start increasing?

You may find yourself doing everything:

• Taking measurements
• Buying fabrics
• Cutting and sewing
• Talking to customers
• Collecting payments
• Packaging orders
• Making deliveries

At some point, you may start thinking:

“Should I get a shop?”
“Should I hire someone to help me?”
“How can I handle more customers?”
“How do I build a proper fashion brand?”

Growing your business is not just about getting more customers. You also need to improve how you work.

For example, you may need to:

1. Get a bigger or better workspace
2. Hire an apprentice or another tailor
3. Keep better records of your orders
4. Focus on the type of clothes you do best
5. Set the right prices
6. Show your work online
7. Create a clear brand name and identity
8. Improve how you package and deliver orders
9. Give customers a reason to come back

You don't have to do everything at once. Start with what your business needs most right now.

Let's discuss

If you're currently sewing from home, what is your biggest challenge in growing your business?

And if you've already moved from home tailoring to running a fashion brand, what helped you grow the most?

Share your experience or ask a question below. Your advice could help another tailor take the next step.