An ex-bookkeeper spent $375 to launch a sewing business

Eric Lugo, a former bookkeeper in Austin, Texas, launched Stitch Lab ATX in May 2025 after spending $375 on eight second-hand sewing machines. The side project quickly became his full-time job following his layoff. The studio now hosts roughly two dozen classes monthly, with sessions costing $65 to $85, and regularly sells out due to growing demand for DIY sewing skills.

Source: An ex-bookkeeper spent $375 to launch a sewing business — CNBC

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