Can You Sew? Halloween Costumes

Photo by Kelleys-Creations.

Now is the time to cash in if you can sew. You can start creating Halloween costumes for little ones. Trick-or-treating is just around the corner. There are so many costumes to be hand created. Many people would love a handmade Halloween costume instead of the generic store Halloween costumes.

For a peek into another Halloween sewing woman’s Etsy business and to get ideas, please visit:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-little-shop-of-handmade-horrors-5261/

Other ideas to use are popular movie characters and popular TV characters. Do some research and find out what is hot. You may even want to do a poll with your kids and your friend’s kids. Once you know the hottest characters or types of Halloween costumes for this Halloween--you are ready to get sewing.

You can let all of your friends, the elementary schools in your area and family know that you are offering one-of-a-kind handmade Halloween costumes. People may ask if you will take orders ahead of time and specific Halloween costumes. It is up to you if you choose to do so.

Find your material for Halloween costumes on sale at discount stores, online, fabric stores or craft stores. Purchase buttons, zippers, etc., on sale as well.

Advertise your sewing talent at local grocery stores, put your items on Etsy.com as the sample above is, make your own website, newspapers, etc. Once you get one phone call and order, word of mouth will spread like wildfire. People love to have their little kids in adorable or scary Halloween costumes. Parents and grandparents take many photos to save the precious memories of their children and grandchildren.

Enjoy making costumes, selling the costumes and making money. Once you get started, you may have other sewing requests besides Halloween costumes. People know fabulous work when they see it.

For more information on how to make and sell Halloween costumes, please visit: http://www.preparednessmentor.com/.