The First Steps in Selling Your Work

Getting Started with Selling Your Handmade Creations

In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal guides fabric creatives through the initial steps of transforming their passion into a profitable business. She discusses the common challenges of choosing what to sell, pricing your products, and avoiding burnout by focusing on manageable steps.

Learn from Virginia's personal journey and get practical tips on how to test demand, select sales platforms, and start with confidence. Perfect for beginners looking to turn their creative talents into a sustainable business.

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00:00 Introduction: Turning Your Passion into Profit

01:02 My Accidental Sewing Business Journey

04:08 Defining Your Product: Where to Start

09:34 Pricing Your Work: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

14:38 Testing Demand: Ensuring Your Product Sells

19:58 Selling Strategies: Online and In-Person

26:49 Taking the First Steps: Starting Small

29:19 Conclusion: Embrace the Journey

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