Online Live Stitching Lessons and Courses

Beginners who prefer learning from home, people far from a local class, and those wanting a flexible schedule.

Fee per live class or course, or a small monthly membership. Some teachers also sell starter kits mailed to students.

• Clear explaining on camera
• Basic video and lighting setup
• Simple online marketing

• Copyright on patterns and designs, use your own or properly licensed ones
• Sales tax and shipping if you sell kits, check your state's rules
• General liability or business insurance, check what suits an online teaching business
• Slow early growth, as you must build your own audience

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your camera, lighting and microphone setup, your materials and any marketing you add. These are estimates, and you may be able to begin with equipment you already own.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on how many students you attract and how often you teach. These are estimates, and early growth can be slow because you have to build your own audience.

Check copyright on patterns and designs, and use your own or properly licensed ones. If you sell kits, check your state's rules on sales tax and shipping, and look into what insurance suits an online teaching business.