Side Hustle School Ep. 3208 - First $1,000: Vintage Sewing Machine Rehab Workshops
Oct 13, 2025
Discover how a creative soul turns thrift-store treasures into thriving workshops. By purchasing vintage Singer sewing machines for just twenty bucks, she teaches students to restore them while adding personal flair. Participants walk away with fully functional machines, creating a hands-on experience that nets her the first $1,000. Plus, get key tips on pricing and ensuring everyone leaves with a sense of accomplishment. It's a delightful exploration of blending skills and passion for profit!
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Old Singers Are Easy To Revive
- Vintage all-metal Singer machines are nearly indestructible and often need only a short tune-up.
- A roughly 30-minute service can restore them to reliable working condition.
Thrift-Store Find Turned Workshop Seed
- Abby found seven dusty Singer 401As at a thrift store and bought them all for $140.
- She cleaned and repaired six, used one for parts, and built a workshop business around them.
Structure Workshops For Hands-On Success
- Book a convenient community space, include all tools, and price the class to cover costs and profit.
- Limit seats so each student gets hands-on attention and charge for sourcing rehabs as an upsell.
