How sewing school uniforms and tracksuits works

Sew tunics, skirts, trousers and tracksuits for local schools and parents, and offer alterations in the back-to-school rush.

Who it suits: Skilled sewers with a machine who can work in batches and meet deadlines.
Who pays: Parents, schools and churches.
What they get: Uniforms that fit, close to home.
Is there demand?: Published 2026 prices: chain-store uniform trousers from R69.99 (Pep), while school-specific tunics sell for about R400 to R450 (Rainbow City Schools). Custom and school-specific items are where a local sewer competes.
Real examples: School-specific tunics and tracksuits

Alterations at back-to-school

Church uniforms

A good sign: 20 orders before the school term.

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