Sewing is a skill and niche that has not stopped being of help online. Sewing blogs or vlogs are a guide for most DIYers who’d need it for simple techniques.
Sewing is also one of the crafts loved by women and men too.
It used to be and still is part of the subject choices for schools in some countries.
If you’re one of those people who’ve asked or are searching for how to start a sewing blog, this post has a few tips for you.
Why you should start a sewing Blog
- To have a wider audience reach
- To follow modern trends of having an online presence
- To benefit individuals who handle it at home on their own
Because the sewing industry is so large, your blog must concentrate on a certain subniche. Think about who you want your audience to be in regard to that. It will be simpler for you to specialise and determine exactly what to offer your audience as a result.
Its. necessary to consider the following:
- What are you doing that other seamstresses and tailors are not doing? This is a gap in the industry that you can fill with your knowledge.
- How can you make your tutorials in such a way that they are easy to understand?
- What new skills, knowledge or processes can you portray?
Types of Sewing Professional
The table lists sewing professionals with general and sub niches of sewing.
| Broad Niche | Sub Niches |
| Draping and Home Decor | Bedding/cushions/curtains |
| Pets | ClothesBeddingtoys |
| Pattern drafting | Original patterns for garments, home decor, DIY enthusiasts |
| EmbroideryQuilting | Handmade sewingDIY crafts |
| Sewing instructor/education | Online video coursesworkshops/webinars |
| Designer | Wedding dressLingerieCostume |
| Sewing business consultancy | Service to individuals and brands |
| Uniforms/workwear/school uniforms | Sew for institutions |
| Accessories | Bed cover designs/hand bagsAlso repair and restoration |
| Leather Garments | Jackets etc |
| Religious items | Liturgical stolesChurch/priest vestmentsChurch supplies |
| DressmakerCustom clothing designCouture sewing | Adults – male and femalekids/baby and infant clothing |
| Upcycling and Refashioning Alterations and repairs | Making new designs from old ones |
| Lingerie | Sleepwear/bras/pants |
| Pattern drafting | Bodice/sleeves/full length dresses |
| Sewing supplies store | Sewing supplies |
| Sewing machine repair and maintenance | General Repairs |
| Historic apparel | Cultural and ethnic apparel for plays and theatreVintage fashion from other eras |
| Athletic and active wear | Sports wear |
| Holiday and seasonal sewing | Decorations/fun patterns |
| Upholstery | Couches/outdoor furniture etc |
What is your sewing specialty?
The various categories fall under one type of sewing or the other, whilst some overlap. One may easily focus on a few.
You can have further sub categories from the above and also merge some categories. These translate into the menu categories that you’ll have on your blog. Menus and categories are what you have at the top of a website.
Sewing Topics to have on a Blog
For sewing topics to have on a blog, there’s much on the
- various aspects of sewing to write on;
- plus you can start a course as well;
- You can have a podcast;
- Add other non sewing topics;
- Show fabrics and ways to promote sustainability;
- Sewing Hacks;
- Your own special things peculiar to how you sew;
- Hand sewing aspects of your finished work;
- Always present tutorials in video or other form;
- Offer after school sewing clubs for school children;
- Have a presence on social media;
- Show your experience of sewing sew over the years etc.
4 Sections to find on a Sewing Website
- Shop
- Training/tutorials
- Sewing Pattern reading and making
- Gifts
Strategies for a sewing Blog or Vlog
There are a few things to know e.g
- How often to post;
- Keyword research;
- How to record videos;
- Use images of sewing projects on your blog.
Aspects of the sewing niche – like keyword research, theme and domain selection and many more strategies are the same for other niches as well.
Learn to Sew on Youtube
You may even choose to limit your YouTube video blogging to just vlogs. This approach works incredibly well for complex items like sewing patterns, over-the-shoulder demonstrations, and graphics that are best understood through visual aids.
The Advantage of Sewing
- patience – so you don’t mess up fabrics etc;
- technical skills like measuring, cutting and stitching;
- how to use a sewing machine;
- other aspects of sewing from various cultures;
- To set and achieve goals.
Further benefits are:
- Increases your fine motor skills – use of hands and fingers. For example stitching techniques, guiding fabric through sewing machines, threading needles etc.
- Gain better concentration as full attention is required for sewing tasks, which develop your brain.
- Development of problem solving skills like sewing machine issues, and manipulating sewing patterns.
- Makes you creative while having a sense of achievement when a project is completed
Most people sew as a hobby, done in conjunction with other unrelated office jobs. It’s a great hobby and helps saving money and getting clothes that fit right among others.
Some Cons of Sewing
- Skill and learning curve
- Time consuming
- Space and storage requirements
- Maintenance and repairs
The Pros of a Sewing Blog or Vlog
- Social media presence and promotion
- Collaboration with others
- Introduction of value added products like downloadable products
- Interact with audience
- Track your performance
- Visual appeal
The Cons of Sewing Blog or Vlog
- Time consuming
- Monetization challenges
- Added cost of domain, hosting etc.
- Technical challenges
- Competition
Sewing on the whole has the following added positive effects:
- develop fine motor skills,
- improves your focus and concentration and
- teaches the importance of self-control.
- Knowledge of personal boundaries,
- increased skills,
- achieving tangible goals while working outside your comfort zone all support the
- development of confidence and self-esteem.
If you’ve been sewing by yourself already, you’ll realise the need to take sewing classes or tutorials, practice precision and experiment with fabrics. there’s also the need to join sewing communities.
Now you know what goes into a sewing blog if you want to start one. If you’ve enjoyed this post, please leave me a comment and also share.