Small stitching classes from home

Hobbyists, beginners wanting a new skill, people making gifts or mending clothes, and friends booking a group session.

Fee per class or per course of several weeks, often with a small extra charge for materials or a project kit.

• Confident hand or machine stitching
• Patient, clear teaching
• Organising small groups

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers visitors for paid classes
• Check your landlord, mortgage lender or council if you plan regular students at home
• Safe handling of needles, scissors, irons and electrical equipment
• Parking and neighbour disturbance if classes are regular

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many machines, tools and materials you buy and how you set up your teaching space.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £1,200, depending on class size, how often you teach and your prices. It is revenue, not profit, so allow for materials and insurance.

Check that you have public liability insurance and whether your home insurance covers visitors for paid classes. Also check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council about regular students, and plan safe handling of needles, scissors, irons and electrical equipment.