Wednesday, January 21, 2026

How a Fabric Cutting Machine Made Me Rich

fabric cutter slicing through layers of fabric
If you are looking for more efficient ways to cut stacks of fabric, whether for your own hobby or Etsy Business, you've got to try adding a fabric cutting machine! 

It not only cut my fabric cutting time by more than half, it allowed me to lower my production time, increase my output, and make me more money! Bonus!

[*Disclosure: This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.]


Adding a Fabric Cutting Machine Can Make You Rich


BEFORE using a Fabric Cutting Machine

When I first started my Fairface Washcloths business, I cut out flannel washcloths by laying 4 pieces of flannel on top of each other and cutting squares with a hand held rotary cutter. Each step of the cut and sew process took way longer than it should have. But I was still learning.

As orders started rolling in and my business grew, I knew I needed a much more efficient way to cut my fabric in bulk. My little rotary cutter just couldn't cut it in anymore (pun intended).

What I needed, was a Fabric Cutting Machine like this one (*Amazon Link. As an Amazon associate I earn a small commission on products purchased through my link), that could:

  • Cut multiple layers of fabric at once, allowing me to 
  • Produce more sewn products in less time, and ultimately
  • Make more money! 


Fabric cutting machine next to a stack of cut fabric
AFTER using a Fabric Cutting Machine

Using a Fabric Cutting Machine was a GAME CHANGER for my business! Instead of just being able to cut out a few pieces of fabric at a time, I was able to cut hundreds of pieces at a time. 

My new cut-and-sew manufacturing process allowed me scale my production at a rate I never imagined! From maybe 50 hand cut fabric squares in a day, to hundreds and hundreds of stacks a day. *And I was able to produce all of this from my home sewing studio (new post coming about that).


Why You Need a Fabric Cutting Machine

If you make and sell sewn products on Etsy and your goal is to work smarter (not harder), up your production, and ultimately make more money, cutting your fabric in bulk is a great way to do that.

Cutting your fabric in bulk:
layers of fabric to be cut in bulk

  • Saves you time and money 
  • Streamlines your fabric cutting process
  • Increases your productivity and production
  • Allows you to increase your sales and make more money 
  • Opens up more time for everything else


You will be amazed at how much time you can save cutting your fabric in bulk and you'll wish you had gotten this fabric cutter a long time ago.  

Get your Fabric Cutting Machine here - Amazon

If you have any questions about my experience making money selling on Etsy and how I upleveled my business by adding a fabric cutting machine to cut stacks of fabric in bulk, please leave a comment below and I'd be happy to answer them for you! Happy Cutting and Sewing!


Monday, October 6, 2025

Easy DIY Way to Make Extra Money

how to make extra money the DIY way
If you are looking for a Do It Yourself way to make extra money, without having to go work for someone else, or learn a grand new marketable skill, this is an easy DIY way to start earning some extra money right away! 

You can make anywhere from $250 to $1,000 a month to start, and more. I'm sharing this with you, because I did it myself and it works!

Step-by-Step DIY Way to Make Extra Money

The easiest way I've found to make extra money, while doing it myself, is to open a Poshmark Closet and resell clothes and goods I'm no longer using. I am shocked at how easy it has been to make extra money doing this. I kick myself daily for not starting this years ago when everybody was talking about it!!


How to Get Started: 

reseller guide for earning extra money Doing It Yourself
1st:
 Get *THIS Reseller Guide & FREE Facebook Support Group
 (affiliate link) 

This guide helped me get started so I could start making extra money right away. It takes all the guess work out of it and tells you everything you need to know. 

PLUS it comes with a FREE Facebook Support Group where you can ask questions whenever they come up and always get an answer. This has helped me a lot!

Another reason I chose this guide because its creator was an overwhelmed registered nurse who was able to start a reselling business, leave her stressful career, and never looked back. 

She shares everything she learned to become successful, and makes it SO much easier to get started rather than trying to figure it out on your own. And in reality, it is so much less intimidating than it seems. I highly recommend getting the guide right away so you can DIY your way to more money as soon as you decide to!

[*I am an affiliate of the reseller guide and earn a commission when you sign up through my link]


2nd: Open a Poshmark Closet  

I opened my first Poshmark Closet, Fairface Vintage , and a little later when I got more comfortable, an Ebay Store, Fairface Vintage . 

By following the reseller guide, I was able to set up my shop and start making money, my way, right away. 

Because I know it works, I also know if I put more time into it, my extra income can grow substantially. I can't think of a better way to make extra money doing it myself! 


With this DIY Approach How Much Money Can You Make?

The great thing about DIY'ing your way to extra money is that you really can do it yourself, your way. How much money you make really depends on a few factors:

  1. How much time you have to put into it.
  2. How much demand there is for the items you want to re-sell.
  3. How much money you spend on the items you are going to resell (if you thrift).
  4. How much your items are currently selling for. 

Although it can vary month to month, I notice the more time I spend, the more quality items I list, the more I increase my sales and extra income. 


DIY method to earning extra money by selling on Poshmark

You really Can to Make Money the DIY Way! 

I hope this post doesn't sound too salesy (I know it's pushing it). I'm just really excited to share this with you because most of my readers are DIY people, who would rather Do It Themselves, versus handing it over to someone else!

You really can make extra money by doing it yourself and it's way easier than most people think. 

By:

  • Getting this Reseller Guide to help you easily know how to start 
  • Finding inventory to resell from home first (and tell your family and friends! They may share items to re-sell with you!) 
  • Starting with one reselling platform 
  • Setting aside a little time

You'll be bringing in extra money in no time. It may seem intimidating at first, but once you get that first sale you'll be unstoppable! 

Do you already make extra money by Doing It Yourself? Share your DIY money making strategy and/or Poshmark Closet in the comments so we can find you! 

Cheering you on always!

xo Shannon


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