S. Denise Hoyle | July 31, 2012
The process of creating a business plan can be thrilling and nerve-wracking at the same time. As you work on each section, you’ll have to deal with various problems and think long and hard for alternative solutions. On the brighter side, each completed section will take you closer and closer to starting the business of [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | July 26, 2012
Thousands and thousands of users from all around the world have been very successful at selling their handmade items on Etsy, and you can be one of them. Whether you’re selling jewelry, paper products or even furniture, here are some tips you may want to keep in mind: 1) Build your brand. One way for [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | July 26, 2012
Skirts are a very easy clothing garment to make, however “easy” becomes “difficult” or “impossible” when you’re dealing with making clothing for the plus size/overweight/obese girls. The answer to this dilema is to make the pattern using the CHILD’S measurements, and not the “standard” measurements the commercial pattern companies use. The only measurements necessary to [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | July 19, 2012
Have you noticed when you’re changing from one project to another the thread all of a sudden starts to loop, get tangled in the bobbin area or other crazy things? The fact is that as you change projects and start sewing on different weight materials, you should test the stitching on a piece of scrap [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | July 16, 2012
Overhead cost is a term referring to an operating cost of a business that isn’t directly related to the materials or labor needed to create an item. Overhead costs are generally seen as fixed expenses, and these costs will still exist, whether or not an item is created or sold. Unfortunately, overhead costs are something [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | July 12, 2012
While doing some research for a video we’re doing regarding our Plus Size Children patterns and classes, we found some very disturbing information. First of all, did you know that there are NO, I repeat NO, commercial patterns or clothing for plus size, overweight or obese children under the age of 6? Are you also [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | July 11, 2012
As you have previously read and can see at PatternsThatFitYou.com our Value Packs (Sewing Supply Gift Bags) worth $50.00 and more were offered for $19.95 – WHAT A DEAL!!! Because there has been a limited supply and we’re nearing the end of that supply, we’ve decided to give an even BETTER offer on the packages [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | July 9, 2012
Working from a home office requires a lot more self-discipline compared to working in a traditional office space. If you’re one of the thousands of people who work or run a business from home, then you too probably deal with distractions on a daily basis. Here are some tips to help you minimize distractions in [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | July 4, 2012
We first of all want to wish all of our readers a Happy and SAFE 4th of July! Coupon Clutch.com wants to let everyone know about the biggest sale of the year – the Independence Saleabration Event! Now through July 15, by using the promo code FIREWORK you can get $10 off a $50 order! [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | July 2, 2012
So the months and even years of turning your idea into an actual product have finally come to fruition. You’re just about ready to start getting your product onto those store shelves, right? Have you given thought as to how to approach those specialty stores and retail outlets? Here are some tips to keep in [...]
