Each Thursday, I highlight a work-from-home job or business.
Position: Baby blanket knitter or quilter
Education: No formal education required.
Skills: The ability to knit and/or sew.
Job outlook: Depends on how much time you can dedicate to your craft.
Possible employers: Places that you can sell your finished product includes craft and fabric stores, baby gear stores, baby clothing stores, arts and craft festivals, online craft stores like etsy.com and Craig’s List, and friends and family. I knit baby blankets that I’ve sold to family members for gifts and at craft festivals.
Preparation: You will need to become skilled at knitting, quilting or sewing. You must be able to make a quality product or no one will want to buy it. Start by selecting patterns and trying a few different styles out. Record how long it takes for you to complete a blanket to work your time into the blanket’s cost. Look at similar blankets in stores and online to gauge pricing options.
Get your foot in the door: Visit independent baby gear stores and ask if you can leave a couple of blankets on consignment for a few weeks. Post your blankets on Craig’s List. Put up flyers at your place of work or your husband’s office, if appropriate, advertising your business.
Until next time,
Sarah
Position: Baby blanket knitter or quilter
Education: No formal education required.
Skills: The ability to knit and/or sew.
Job outlook: Depends on how much time you can dedicate to your craft.
Possible employers: Places that you can sell your finished product includes craft and fabric stores, baby gear stores, baby clothing stores, arts and craft festivals, online craft stores like etsy.com and Craig’s List, and friends and family. I knit baby blankets that I’ve sold to family members for gifts and at craft festivals.
Preparation: You will need to become skilled at knitting, quilting or sewing. You must be able to make a quality product or no one will want to buy it. Start by selecting patterns and trying a few different styles out. Record how long it takes for you to complete a blanket to work your time into the blanket’s cost. Look at similar blankets in stores and online to gauge pricing options.
Get your foot in the door: Visit independent baby gear stores and ask if you can leave a couple of blankets on consignment for a few weeks. Post your blankets on Craig’s List. Put up flyers at your place of work or your husband’s office, if appropriate, advertising your business.
Until next time,
Sarah
