The Value of Our Work

The Value of Our Work

How to Build and Support a Sewing Based Business

By Shannon Marshall

Have you ever considered turning your love for textiles and sewing into a profitable business or self-sustaining hobby? Interested in what makes a business successful or how to price and market your services and handmade items? Curious about local trends in the sewing industry?

Join us for the first American Sewing Guild meeting of the year with Shannon Marshall, a local maker, businesswoman, and professional in the sewing industry. In her presentation, Shannon will share her expertise on:

• The products, equipment, and materials you need to turn your creative concepts into a business
• Various business models in the sewing industry
• How to attract customers and grow your brand
• Realistic pricing strategies and how to assess the true cost of materials and services that value your time and expertise

When: Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Cross and Crown Lutheran Church
5475 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park, California 94928

As always, come at 9:00 a.m. to help set up, or join us at 9:30 a.m. for some socializing. Stay for the Stay and Sew afterward. At the Stay and Sew, there will be a member presented demonstration of a unique technique for installing an invisible zipper.

Guests are encouraged and warmly welcomed. We look forward to seeing you there!

Host or Publisher Sonoma County Sewing Company