About Course
Course Content
- Welcome: The "Aesthetic" Home Textile Market
- Finding Your Niche (Boho, Scandinavian, Minimalist, Maximalist)
- Fabric 101: A Guide to Linen, Velvet, Bouclé, Cotton Duck
- The Essential Studio: Sewing Machine, Serger (Optional), Threads, Zippers
- Sourcing 101: Where to Find Inserts, Zippers, and Wholesale Fabric
- Basic Sewing Machine Skills (Setup, Straight Stitch, Zig-Zag)
- Learner's Activity
- Foundations: The Home Decor Studio
- Surface Design 1: Hand Block-Printing & Stamping
- Surface Design 2: Hand-Painting & Dyeing (Shibori, Ice Dye)
- Textural Design 1: Introduction to Punch Needle
- Textural Design 2: Hand Embroidery & Appliqué
- Embellishments: Adding Tassels, Pom-Poms, and Flanges
- Unique Idea: The "Tufted" Cushion Cover (using a tufting gun)
- Learner's Activity
- Unique Ideas: Creating "Designer" Textiles
- Creating Your Brand Name, Logo, and "Vibe"
- Photography 101: How to Style Your Cushions (on a sofa, "the chop")
- Editing Your Photos for a Cohesive "Look" (Lightroom/Canva)
- Packaging 101: "Belly Bands," Tags, and Thank You Notes
- Packaging 102: Eco-Friendly Mailers & Shipping
- Learner's Activity
- Branding & "Aesthetic" Photography
- Legal 101: Business Registration & "Handmade" Laws
- Legal 102: Copyright (Using "Inspired" Designs)
- Sourcing: Buying Fabric and Inserts at Wholesale
- Pricing Your Work: Calculating Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- The Pricing Formula: (COGS + Labor) x 2 = Wholesale x 2 = Retail
- : Learner's Activity
- Sole Proprietorship
- Sales Channels 101: Etsy (Your #1 Spot for Home Decor)
- Sales Channels 102: Local Markets, Pop-Ups, & Boutiques
- Sales Channels 103: Your Own Shopify Website
- Scaling 101: Creating "Collections" (Not just single items)
- Scaling 102: Adding Bedsheets & Throws (Print-on-Demand vs. Making)
- Logistics: How to Ship Bulky Items (Vacuum Packing)
- Learner's Activity
- The Biggest Advantage of Starting Your Shop on Etsy
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