Online Patchwork and Quilting Shop

Quilters and sewing hobbyists across Australia, including people in regional areas with no local fabric shop, and gift buyers.

Margin on fabric and tools sold, with extra from curated bundles, kits and add-on items that lift the average order.

• Knowledge of quilting fabrics and tools
• Product photography and listing
• Packing and posting orders
• Social media and email marketing

• Get an ABN and check when you need to register for GST as your sales grow
• Fabric designs are often copyright-protected, so check licensing before making and selling items from them
• Stock tied up in fabric you cannot sell, so start with small orders
• Check council rules if you store stock and pack orders at home
• Consider public liability and product insurance

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, opening fabric stock and packaging. Treat this as an estimate and start with small orders so you don't tie up cash in fabric you can't sell.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, marketing and customer base. Expect to spend at least about 8 hours a week on listings, packing and posting orders.

Get an ABN and check when you need to register for GST as your sales grow. Fabric designs are often copyright-protected, so check licensing before making and selling items from them. Also check council rules for storing stock and packing orders at home.