Pull The Thread

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Crafts #40

The podcast teaches you everything you need to know to be profitable at craft-based work, and dive deep on sewing as a career choice. Join your host, Krystal Douglas - a celebrity tailor, creative entrepreneur and wild mustang tamer. Krystal took a Brother home sewing machine and a $30 craigslist desk and built a sewing business that supports a life she loves… while generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each year. It definitely didn’t come easy, but this podcast is meant to help others shorten their learning curve. She shares what she's learned about entrepreneurship and business building as it applies to fashion & craft-based work, and opens up about what she wishes she knew when she first started. Go behind the scenes on every tool, trick, and business process Krystal has learned from costuming celebrities, manufacturing clothing, and selling products... so that you can stop questioning your skills, and start profiting from your work.

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  • Making Less Than $30K From Your Craft? Steal My Strategy.
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    Aug 3, 2021 – 31:18
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    Jun 22, 2021 – 12:03
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Recent Reviews
  • Non-fiction
    So good!
    My business will be launched this year based from everything I have learned from her Six-Figure Sewing Pattern courses. I’m in a small town where fashion has no place. It is through Krystal’s sharing of information, I alone, am creating jobs. Ya’ll know you have been gatekeeping her info too!
  • NYUGIRL25
    Krystal Dropping Gems.
    I’m starting a fashion brand and this podcast has been SO HELPFUL AND INSIGHTFUL. I am also reassessing myself personally when it come to looking at what is possible from a fear based mindset. Based on how pleased I am with the podcasts I will sign up for Krystal’s online classes since I now know what she shares with us is priceless.
  • Djskixha
    Exactly what I was looking for!!!
    Krystal’s insight has been extremely helpful and grounding for me as someone seriously considering designing and sewing as a career move. It’s concise and easy to follow; I feel like I’m being baby stepped through all the logistics I’ve wondered about (and some I never considered), but without any bit of condescension for people who are new to the business side of this industry. It always feels like the info is digestible, and something that I can put into direct action. I 10/10 recommend this podcast if you need guidance and practical advice, balanced out with healthy positivity!!
  • tweed_couture
    It was the story telling for me!
    I am filled with gratitude that you decided to be so vulnerable and share your story so beautifully. I just listened to episode one and felt like you speaking directly to me. I can’t wait to make my way through the rest of the episodes.
  • FashionistaBetch
    Absolutely love!
    Love this podcast so much, my only wish is that there was more! Please bring us more, you have a captive audience in me for sure :)
  • Flakayaker
    Great informative podcast!
    Instead of starting from scratch, just listen. So much good info on Pull the Thread. I’ve learned so much. Thank you Krystal.
  • @shortbusradio
    Great, concise content and everyone should be listening
    Every episode, there is something that stands out to me that hits beyond the confines of business. New perspectives that can be applied throughout life. My latest favorite is “we don’t chase, we attract“ and I wish I’d have heard this earlier in life.
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