Mobile tailor and fitting service

Busy professionals, wedding and event groups, and older or less mobile clients who prefer a home visit.

Per-garment or per-alteration pricing, often with a small travel fee. Group bookings such as wedding parties can bring several orders at once.

• Sewing, alterations and fitting
• Marking up garments accurately on the client
• Scheduling and route planning
• Friendly, professional manner in clients' homes

• Commercial general liability insurance, since you work in clients' homes and handle their garments
• Check municipal rules on home-based business licences for your sewing workspace
• Winter driving and travel time can cut into your hours, so group visits by area
• Keep clear records of garments you take away, with agreed deadlines and a deposit for custom orders

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your sewing equipment, supplies, and what you need for travelling to clients, such as a vehicle and a fitting kit.

Check commercial general liability insurance, since you work in clients' homes and handle their garments. Check municipal rules on home-based business licences for your sewing workspace. Keep clear records of garments you take away, with agreed deadlines and deposits for custom orders.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,500, depending on how many clients you visit, your pricing and travel time. Winter driving can cut into your hours, so grouping visits by area helps. Plan on at least about 8 hours a week.