How to Make and Sell Clothes on Etsy?

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99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Clothes on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Clothes.

There are many things to consider:

  • Is selling Clothes on Etsy a good idea?
  • How to create/make Clothes to sell on Etsy?
  • Which types of Clothes products are popular on Etsy?
  • How many sellers are selling Clothes on Etsy?
  • What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Clothes?
  • How much does it cost to sell Clothes on Etsy?
  • How to make your Clothes shop stand out on Etsy?

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Clothes? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.

Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Clothes on Etsy.

As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Clothes on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Clothes on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell Clothes on Etsy

The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Clothes products on Etsy.

First, do a quick search for the keyword "Clothes" to assess demand and competition.

For the keyword "Clothes", the views is 3464407, and the favorites is 11809. Meanwhile, there will be at least 77 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Clothes to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling Clothes products to estimate the profit.

When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.

Regarding the fees for selling Clothes products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:

As for sales and pricing, the sales is 2419, and the average price of Clothes product is 29.18.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Clothes on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Clothes is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.


How to create Clothes to sell on Etsy?

Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Clothes on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your Clothes shop

Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Clothes products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Clothes products.

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
Blank Bleached T Shirt for Sublimation - Ready to Ship Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Bleached T Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Sublimation Shirts
Blank Bleached T Shirt for Sublimation - Ready to Ship Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Bleached T Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Sublimation Shirts
2,327
2
Create a kinder planet hoodie- Oversized Hoodie, Trendy Hoodie, Tumblr Hoodie, Aesthetic Hoodie, Perfect gift, Aesthetic Clothes Trendy Y2k
Create a kinder planet hoodie- Oversized Hoodie, Trendy Hoodie, Tumblr Hoodie, Aesthetic Hoodie, Perfect gift, Aesthetic Clothes Trendy Y2k
1,764
3
Y2K Side Pockets Designed, Low Waisted Khaki Wide Leg Hip Hop Loose Cargo Pants / Streetwear / Vintage / Harajuku / Korean / Grunge
Y2K Side Pockets Designed, Low Waisted Khaki Wide Leg Hip Hop Loose Cargo Pants / Streetwear / Vintage / Harajuku / Korean / Grunge
1,546
4
Harry Styles inspired crop top
Harry Styles inspired crop top
1,470
5
Neutral Baby Oversized Sweatshirt Romper - Blank Sweatshirt Bubble Romper
Neutral Baby Oversized Sweatshirt Romper - Blank Sweatshirt Bubble Romper
1,375
6
Baby Girl Onesie®, Cute Onesie® For Girl, Baby Shower Gift, Baby Onesie®, Attitude Onesie®, Baby Shower Onesie®, Cute Bodysuits
Baby Girl Onesie®, Cute Onesie® For Girl, Baby Shower Gift, Baby Onesie®, Attitude Onesie®, Baby Shower Onesie®, Cute Bodysuits
1,340
7
100 - Clothing Tag Labels - Daycare Clothing Labels - Pick Your Theme
100 - Clothing Tag Labels - Daycare Clothing Labels - Pick Your Theme
1,070
8
Mouse in a Suitcase Crochet Pattern
Mouse in a Suitcase Crochet Pattern
3,126
9
Custom Tiedye Nike Shirts
Custom Tiedye Nike Shirts
1,022
10
Support Your Local Library Shirt - Library Lover Tee - Book Nerd Clothes - Book Lover Apparel - Bookworm Outfit - Gift for Student
Support Your Local Library Shirt - Library Lover Tee - Book Nerd Clothes - Book Lover Apparel - Bookworm Outfit - Gift for Student
1,782
11
vintage brass wedding dress hanger-antique bridal hangers-old brass hangers-vintage brass coat hanger-brass clothes hangers-wardrobe
vintage brass wedding dress hanger-antique bridal hangers-old brass hangers-vintage brass coat hanger-brass clothes hangers-wardrobe
1,355
12
Tie dye baby unisex clothes set - baby top, joggers, knot headband & knot turban - Toddler sweater - pretty baby clothing - baby boy outfit
Tie dye baby unisex clothes set - baby top, joggers, knot headband & knot turban - Toddler sweater - pretty baby clothing - baby boy outfit
1,003
13
Hippie Boho 2 piece Dress Outfit Set, 70s Style Bell Sleeve Tie Top + Butterfly Fairy Dress, Gypsy Spell Style XS-1X
Hippie Boho 2 piece Dress Outfit Set, 70s Style Bell Sleeve Tie Top + Butterfly Fairy Dress, Gypsy Spell Style XS-1X
881
14
White baby girl romper for photo, Simple Smash cake outfit girl photoshoot or baptism, Flutter sleeve muslin ruffle jumpsuit for Newborn
White baby girl romper for photo, Simple Smash cake outfit girl photoshoot or baptism, Flutter sleeve muslin ruffle jumpsuit for Newborn
1,533
15
Unisex, Chainsaw Man Darkness Devil Astronauts Shirt -chainsaw man shirt,chainsaw man tshirt,chainsaw man t shirt,chainsaw man merch,denji
Unisex, Chainsaw Man Darkness Devil Astronauts Shirt -chainsaw man shirt,chainsaw man tshirt,chainsaw man t shirt,chainsaw man merch,denji
874
16
Halloween Socks, Baby Clothes, Trick or Treat Smell My Feet, Baby Shower Gift, Unisex Baby Shower Gift, Baby Socks, Baby Gift, Gift for Baby
Halloween Socks, Baby Clothes, Trick or Treat Smell My Feet, Baby Shower Gift, Unisex Baby Shower Gift, Baby Socks, Baby Gift, Gift for Baby
1,043
17
Ghosted
Ghosted
102
18
Baby Girl Coming Home Outfit Baby Girl Clothes Baby Girl Gift Newborn Girl Coming Home Outfit Newborn Girl Clothes Baby Girl tutu
Baby Girl Coming Home Outfit Baby Girl Clothes Baby Girl Gift Newborn Girl Coming Home Outfit Newborn Girl Clothes Baby Girl tutu
869
19
Baby Girl Boho Romper Boho Lace Romper Baby Girl Cake Smash Outfit Boho Baby Dress Romper Infant Baptism Dress Off White Lace Baby Romper
Baby Girl Boho Romper Boho Lace Romper Baby Girl Cake Smash Outfit Boho Baby Dress Romper Infant Baptism Dress Off White Lace Baby Romper
1,155
20
Halloween High Waisted Bummies//Baby Girl Spooky Halloween Outfit
Halloween High Waisted Bummies//Baby Girl Spooky Halloween Outfit
1,492

2. Determine how to make Clothes to sell online.

For how to make Clothes, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.

Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Clothes on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
PrintSpunStudio
PrintSpunStudio
41,465
2
CheeryVibes
CheeryVibes
14,969
3
MeloDesignsArt
MeloDesignsArt
11,968
4
ydacreations
ydacreations
5,954
5
TripletheJoyBoutique
TripletheJoyBoutique
24,458
6
IEstyles
IEstyles
8,968
7
MeYDecals
MeYDecals
154,525
8
LauLovesCrochet
LauLovesCrochet
70,744
9
thesocklabel
thesocklabel
7,938
10
CustomixDesign
CustomixDesign
18,514
11
BestPartnerVintage
BestPartnerVintage
4,051
12
CamillasLittleStore
CamillasLittleStore
3,744
13
GardenbelleDesigns
GardenbelleDesigns
6,636
14
AmimamiDoll
AmimamiDoll
6,397
15
XpressYourselfNow
XpressYourselfNow
33,845
16
DorothysReason
DorothysReason
18,380
17
LittleIslandMarket
LittleIslandMarket
7,813
18
juniegrace
juniegrace
72,938
19
ReverieThreads
ReverieThreads
17,223
20
TheBabyCactus
TheBabyCactus
8,173

3. Learn how to sell Clothes on Etsy.

Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:

  • Do you like the Clothes product I made?
  • If you like it, do you want to buy it?
  • If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
  • If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
  • If you don't like it, why?

The answers would help optimize your Clothes products.

Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:

  • Build a consistent and unique brand for your Clothes shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
  • List your Clothes items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Clothes products.

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Clothes on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).


4. Decide how to ship Clothes on Etsy.

Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:

(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.

For your references. After entering the keyword "Clothes" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Clothes products is 13. In addition, some of the Clothes sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Clothes packages.

You should think of a unique package for your Clothes products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.


You're ready to make Clothes to sell on Etsy!

Knowing how to sell Clothes on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.

  • How do you manage your Clothes shop each week?
  • How do you keep going when there are no sales?
  • How do you promote your Clothes shop when sales growth is stagnant?

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