17. Patternmaker
As a patternmaker, you can design patterns for designers, dressmakers and sewing enthusiasts. Before you can take on this business idea, you’ll need to get trained and master your craft before you’ll be trusted enough to start selling your ideas.
How to start this business idea
You can start out by offering your services to as many clients as you can possibly handle. Once you’ve developed a reputation and a track record, attracting new clients will be easier. Remember that there is a large consumer market of people who make their own clothes, you can target them as well.
How to keep this business idea successful
Once your business is running you can create eBooks or YouTube videos to reach a large audience and could even partner with material shops to offer your patterns.