The 5W Sewing Profile for your Sewing Room

No matter what you will be sewing the basic needs of who, what, when, where, and why should be answered before you begin to sew your first seam. Analyze each step of the 5W Sewing Profile in order to have a Professional Business Plan in place to prevent confusion and frustration and burnout.

The "5W" Sewing Profile

1. Who will be sewing in the space?
2. Will I have anyone join me now or in the future ie.children,business partners,employees?
3. Will I have students in this space?
4. What is the minimal number of people ever likely to sew there?
5. Will I ever co-op my sewing space?

What will I sew there?

1. What am I qualified to sew now?
2. Should I add household furnishing to the sewing business?
3. What, if any, small upholstery jobs can I do?
4. What do I see myself sewing 2-5 years from now?
5. Will I sew for my personal re-sale or are my skills professional enough to sew for a designer?
6. How about a business in sewing Vestments ,liturgical sets for your church. Small niche business with a large return.

When Will I Sew?

1. What time schedule do I have available for sewing?
2. Do I have more uninterrupted time in the morning or evening?
3. Are there children to consider?
4. What responsibilities do I need to consider when setting my schedule?
5. If I open a shop, what hours will I be open?

Where am I setting up my sewing room/shop?

1. What do I have available at home or do I need to rent?
2. What is the size of the area needed?
3. Will it meet the requirements for today and the future?
4. Do I have enough natural light or will I need extra lighting?
5. Is the sewing storage space sufficient?

Why am I creating a sewing space?

1. What will a sewing business do for me?
2. What do I hope to gain with my sewing business?
3. What short term needs or goals have to be met?
4 What long term goals do I have for my business?
5. What income do I want to make and is it for short term or long term?

The next step is to write a short Mission Statement for your 5W Sewing Profile. What do you expect the future to bring to your sewing business?

Prior planning in organizing a sewing room or shop will be better equip you to meet the needs of you clients.

Most importantly a well structured plan will give you confidence for success!

Now time to go to step one, grab your paper and answer the question;

Who will be sewing, step one of the 5W Sewing Profile.

Every business needs a basic business plan regardless of who will be sewing in your shop or home business