How to become a sewist in 2023
Are you a sewing enthusiast and would like to make your profession?
Find out in this article how to become an independent sewist and live the life you dream of deep down.
Sewing, a passionate profession
The sewist's craft is one of the French métiers d'Art par excellence and his know-how is recognized the world over.
Stylist, pattern maker, fashion designer, master tailor or retoucher, it brings together various trades, each of which is lived with passion.
Accessible from a CAP vêtement flou or tailleur, a Bac Pro couture or a fashion school, there's no set path as long as you have a love of beautiful materials and shapes. In fact, many autodidacts have made it their profession!
Sewing requires patience, precision and creativity and can be practiced at many levels. So if you're passionate about textiles and needles, perhaps you'll want to become independent and embark on the great adventure of entrepreneurship.
The advantages of being an independent sewist
You can finally have the workshop you've always dreamed of!You know, that little room in your house with shelves and compartments by the thousands. Spools of thread here and there, tons of fabric and inspiring images of your favorite sewists!
Making the decision to become self-employed, whatever profession you choose, is above all to trust yourself and to do yourself good. It's to affirm what you want and who you are.
It can be scary in many ways, but it's also an extraordinary adventure.
By becoming an independent sewist, you'll have the freedom to choose projects that drive you and make you vibrate. You'll be able to let your creativity run wild and make the people you dress happy.
How do you set up as an independent sewist?
Becoming an independent sewist requires first and foremost that you have your own workshop with the necessary equipment (machine, spools of thread, fabric, mannequin ...).
Depending on the tasks you wish to perform (creation / provision of services), you'll turn to the Chambre des Métiers d'Art or the Chambre de Commerce but for the sewist profession it's generally the former that takes precedence.
To start this activity with complete peace of mind, you can opt for an auto-entrepreneur status, for example. Creating this status is relatively straightforward, and is limited to registering with a CMA and opening a bank account. You then declare your sales to URSSAF on a monthly basis, and that's it.
Today, you can do all the démarches online, first by defining your project, then by officially creating your micro-business!
What role do independent sewists play in France?
The sewist profession employs just 10000 people in France. With the arrival of department stores and offshoring, it's a profession that's somewhat lost its way. But as you know, environmental issues and the evolution of our societies are now calling into question all our certainties.
More and more of us want to return to a fairer, more thoughtful life. A life that honors know-how and craftsmanship. A life that highlights human exchanges and values nearby.
And it's in this vein that the sewist profession fits in. By choosing to become an independent sewist, you become part of a planetary movement.
Tips for making a living as a sewist
To make a living from this business, there's no need to tell you that you'll need to be competent in your work.
Rather, the main difficulty lies in finding and retaining your customers. To do this, you need to differentiate yourself. This can be done through unprecedented communication on social networks, through unique and original creations or via a solid and developed network.
Clearly define your field of action to avoid spreading yourself too thinly or getting lost. Do you want to work with private individuals, in freelance for brands, both?
Make a list of your qualities, your desires, what really matters to you and what you don't want. Becoming self-employed also means the chance to develop a bespoke business.
Become a Tilli sewist
If you'd like to become a freelance sewist, are passionate about sewing and have a soft spot for upcycling, know that you can knock on our door!
You'll be able to remain independent and manage your schedule since you'll only receive assignments according to your availability. What's more, you'll be able to work from the comfort of your own home, and won't have to manage rates or invoicing.
It's also an opportunity to make beautiful encounters and express your creativity in all your transforming and upcycling assignments!
What do you say?
If you're tempted, you can join la Maison Tilli by clicking on the following link: https://tilli.fr/devenir-couturier/
And whatever your desires, go for it and live your passion.
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