It has come to my attention I have quite a few people reading this site that are extremely crafty!
If it sounds like you and you also happen to produce your own patterns to the crafts you create, now’s post could help you. Below, I’m listing several places online where you are able to sell your unique patterns.
The excellent thing about promoting patterns is that — based on the way you have your rights set — you could sell the identical pattern over and over again. That means only doing the hard job once and then continuing to reap the benefits over time.
Keep in mind however that you can probably charge more for patterns that are exclusive. Also, patterns can be sent to buyers. This usually means no hassle of mailing and shipping for you and less waiting for the buyer.
I did some research to discover the best options online for selling your patterns and below is what I created.
Where to Sell Sewing Patterns Online
- Etsy
Etsy is a site you are probably already quite comfortable with seeing as it’s insanely popular. It’s a huge handmade/crafty market where you can sell patterns and just about anything else that falls under the classic or handmade group.
Etsy has fees, but they are not that steep. They charge 20 cents for each listing you post and an extra 3.5 percent fee for each trade. You don’t have to wait to get compensated for you what you market. The money goes directly to your Paypal account as soon as a purchase was made.
2. Craftsy
Craftsy is a very popular site for crafters. You are able to take online crafting courses, buy craft materials, and also sell your own patterns.
The great thing about using Craftsy for selling your patterns is they do not take any fees nor do they take a commission when your routine sells. This isn’t typical. You will notice that most other websites do take charges.
Payments are made to you via Paypal and you get the money as soon as your routine is bought.
3. You Can Make This
You Can Make This has a program for designers to earn money sharing their experience and strategies through their site.
You submit your ideas for jobs and if it’s approved, you upload pics, sample files, directions, etc. and these can be purchased on their website. You Can Make That can be another site that requires 50 percent of your earnings after one of your job ideas is sold.
4. PatternFish
This is a site for knitting, weaving, and crochet patterns. It is possible to sell your routines here and earn approximately 60 percent of your purchase price. Payments are made monthly as long as you have $20 in sales.
5. Reader Mentions
This is a really popular website with a huge number of users, which means you’d definitely be receiving your routines in front of people when you signed up and posted them there.
I also got an email suggesting that I incorporate DIY Crush to this listing. This is huge sewing and craft layout marketplace with free projects, patterns, tutorials, craft info, pattern reviews, and fun giveaways. You’ll certainly want to check this one out!