Bespoke Tailoring Studio

Grooms and wedding parties, professionals wanting well-fitting suits, people with hard-to-fit sizes and clients who want formal or cultural outfits.

Made-to-measure garments priced per piece, with alterations bringing steady smaller income between larger orders.

• Pattern cutting and garment construction
• Fitting and measuring
• Selling and managing client expectations
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check with your city or county for a business license and any zoning or certificate of occupancy requirements
• Register with your state for sales tax if you sell taxable goods, and check how it applies to alterations and made-to-order items
• General liability insurance and property cover for fabric and equipment
• Workers' compensation insurance if you hire staff
• Rent is a fixed cost, so make sure alterations or regular orders cover it before you sign a lease

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your premises, equipment and fabric stock. Rent is a fixed cost, so check that alterations or regular orders can cover it before you sign a lease.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many made-to-measure orders and alterations you take on. Full-time work starts at around 30 hours a week. These are estimates, not guaranteed income.

Check with your city or county for a business license and any zoning or certificate of occupancy requirements. Also check state sales tax registration, general liability and property insurance, and workers' compensation insurance if you hire staff.