"Started making money from a random side hobby."
My job was honestly so hectic that I barely had time for myself. Crochet became the one thing that helped me slow down a little.
I used to spend weekends making small handmade things just because it felt cute and calming after a stressful week.
Little flowers, tote bags, plushies.. random things like that.
One day I randomly decided to post a few photos online just to show my work.
I genuinely wasn't trying to start a business.
But people started messaging me asking:
Wait.. can I buy this?
Do you take custom orders?
That completely surprised me because I never thought people would actually want something I made with my own hands.
Now it's slowly turning into a real side hustle and honestly... I'd love to make this big enough to quit my job someday.
For people who turned handmade hobbies into full-time businesses:
How did you grow in the beginning?
What helped you get consistent customers?