In an unfavorable financial environment, many find a way out in self-employment. One of the interesting ideas of your own business is the tailoring and sale of bed linen. We present to your attention a brief overview of some aspects of this case in order to assess their capabilities and the rationality of doing this business.
Pros and cons of this type of earnings
Without a long introduction we will present the positive aspects of this matter.
- Business - bedding for sale - almost does not require initial investment. From the equipment at hand you need to have a regular sewing machine. Of the materials - threads, fabric, accessories. As for the premises - you can work at home.
- Sewing bed linen does not require much time. Minimum knowledge of cutting and sewing techniques is also sufficient.
- The work will bring not only material benefits, but also moral satisfaction due to the wide field for creativity and self-expression in the process of selecting fabrics, textures and colors. More skilled craftswomen can experiment with models and decorating bedding.
The main disadvantage is still the business side of the issue: registration and conducting an individual business, calculation and cost reduction, the search for suppliers of quality fabrics. The question immediately arises to whom and how to sell bedding. All these "little things" need to be worked out in advance, possibly with the help of specialists.
Standard product range
The following categories of bedding sets are available.
- Single set. It is designed for 1 adult, has in its set 1 sheet 110 x 200 cm in size, 1 duvet cover - 135 x 200 cm and 1 pillowcase - 50 x 70 cm or 70 x 70 cm.
- One and a half set. It consists of 1 sheet 150 x 220 cm in size, 1 duvet cover - 145 x 215 cm and 2 pillowcases - 50 x 70 cm or 70 x 70 cm.
- Double set is designed for 2 adults. There is 1 sheet 185 x 220 cm in size, 1 duvet cover 175 x 215 cm, 2 pillowcases 50 x 70 cm or 70 x 70 cm.
- Family suite for 2 adults sleeping on the same bed under different blankets. There is 1 sheet 200 x 220 cm in size, 2 duvet covers - 150 x 220 cm, 2 pillowcases - 50 x 70 cm or 70 x 70 cm.
- Euro-standard set. This includes 1 bed sheet measuring 220 x 220 cm, 1 duvet cover - 200 x 220 cm and 2 pillowcases - 50 x 70 cm or 70 x 70 cm.
- Baby bedding (convenient to use for a teenager's bed). The set includes 1 sheet 110 x 190 cm in size, 1 duvet cover - 110 x 180 cm and 1 pillowcase - 50 x 70 or 70 x 70 cm.
- Sets for babies in a crib (1 bed sheet 140 x 110 in size, 1 duvet cover - 145 x 110, 1 pillowcase - 40 x 60).
Parameters of kits for different sources may deviate from the data above. Manufacturers of bed linen should indicate its size on the package. So the buyer will be easier to make a choice.
Product Options
Kits may be standard. It is also realistic to carry out tailoring of bed linen to order according to customer standards.
Sets can be everyday or gift. They differ in fabric and packaging. The cost of the gift option is much more expensive than the working version of the product. Therefore, before its production, it is advisable to first take care of the possibility of marketing this product.
The choice of fabrics for sewing everyday bedding
The quality of the finished product largely depends on which fabric is chosen for sewing bedding.
For everyday kit work materials are selected:
- Satin is a cotton fabric to which chemical fibers can be added. It has a smooth dense surface, durable (products withstand up to 300 washings). There are varieties of this fabric: satin gloss and mako satin.
- Coarse calico - dense cotton fabric. Very practical and environmentally friendly material. Long does not lose the brightness of colors, does not crumple. At the same time, fabric is relatively cheap.
- Ranfors - high quality calico, fabric 100% natural (cotton). The material is soft, delicate, while incredibly durable and practical. It has an amazing ability to adapt to the surrounding temperature: in winter it is warm on such underwear, and cool in summer.
- Polycotton. The composition of the fabric includes cotton and synthetic thread, which makes it strong and durable. When washing, it practically does not shrink, does not fade and does not crease. Hygiene and durability made this fabric very popular among housewives.
- Chintz is a good durable fabric that does not require special care. Thanks to this, it greatly facilitates the homework of the housewives. It is optimal in the ratio of price and quality.
- Linen is a natural and environmentally friendly fabric. It absorbs moisture very well at the same time as high breathability and heat transfer. Solid, wear-resistant fabric, characterized by some rigidity. It is well starchy. When washing, shrinks, wrinkles.
- Flannel is a warm and soft cotton fabric, usually with a light fleece. The material is very pleasant to the touch, it warms well. Suitable for children's bedding sets designed for use in the autumn-winter period.
- Terry cloth - cotton knitwear. Differs in softness and pleasant structure. As a rule, it is used only for sewing high-quality terry sheets. Products differ in strength and ease of maintenance, since they do not require ironing after washing.
Sewing more expensive headsets
You can make an elegant holiday set for sale (gift, wedding, anniversary). In this case, any fabric described below is suitable for sewing bedding.
- Silk is one of the most expensive natural materials. Very beautiful, lightweight and durable, it is ideal for sewing luxury bedding. In addition to the aesthetic side, silk is an environmentally friendly material, hygienic. Caring for such bedding requires accuracy and some skills.
- Satin is a lightweight, beautiful cotton fabric. On the front side, smooth, shiny, cool to the touch. From the inside - matte, slightly rough. The material practically does not fade, can be used for a long time. Ideal for sewing luxury bedding.
- Batiste is the lightest, transparent, flowing fabric. The bedding is airy, fabulously beautiful. Not intended for everyday use. It has medium strength. The kit can withstand up to 70 machine washings without prejudice to appearance.
As an option, for sewing luxury bedding you can use velor, jacquard, tapestry.
Given the high cost of luxury fabrics, first it is better to carry out exclusive tailoring of bed linen to order. You need to present a quality guarantee to the potential buyer.
How to sell bedding?
The most important thing for business success is the search for distribution channels. Even the most beautiful and high-quality kits will not bring profit if they lie dead weight in a warehouse. Therefore, a profitable and stable sale of bed linen is very important.
Potential points of sale may include:
- shops, wedding salons;
- hospitals, motels, various social institutions (prisons, orphanages, kindergartens, boarding schools);
- children's camps and holiday homes;
- hotels and hostels.
You can also make business cards, handouts and give them to friends, employees, and generally anyone. The simplest is to place an ad on the Internet, newspaper, in transport, in any public place (store, clinic, library), or simply stick it on the street.
Cost reduction
There are some ways to reduce costs when sewing bedding.
- Buy fabrics not from retail stores, but from wholesalers.
- If there is a need to rent a production room, then you should look for options not in the city, but in the nearest settlements. Rentals in the country are several times lower.
- Set employees a salary as a percentage of a high-quality order. This minimizes losses from material spoilage and downtime.
- With small volumes of production, sales will be immediately sold to the end customer without intermediary services from the store.
Trademark
Create your own brand. The name of the product should be capacious, memorable, not too long, with positive associations. It can be carefully embroidered in the corner of a sheet or duvet cover. Be sure to place the brand on the front side of the package and in brochures.
Promoting your products on the market, tell us that this brand is high-quality domestic-made linen made from natural, environmentally friendly fabrics. It is not necessary to focus the attention of the buyer that you have been sewing bed linen since yesterday. After all, what's the difference who, where and when makes it? The main thing is that the kits will appeal to the consumer, so that your conscience for product quality is clean.
If your idea of small production grows into a serious business, the brand will become recognizable. Then you can safely say that in the market for more than 10 years you have been pleased with serious products of the highest quality!
A few more ideas for home money without start-up capital
Waste fabric from the manufacture of bed linen can be put into action and organize tailoring:
- baby diapers;
- products for babies - bonnets, vests, sliders;
- doll bedding for children's toy stores;
- clothes for baby dolls;
- canvas handbags;
- aprons and kitchen towels.
Instead of an afterword
There are a huge number of manufacturers of bed linen, the quality of which is trusted without further ado and conviction. For example, Fomtextile, Epitex, First, Camille and many others. If you study the information about this type of company and take it into service, then your business can only be envied.
