Any accessory is primarily jewelry, emphasizing or vice versa hiding certain moments of outerwear. Based on this logic, a series of certain requirements, including uniqueness, following a strict style (depending on the main composition), quality factor and so on. All this led to the formation of a kind of "bubble", that is, a sharp difference and the reality of the price. You do not believe? Today we will consider a business plan for manufacturing leather belts and by example it will be possible to see how much manufacturers earn. Speaking of
Why is it profitable to engage in the production of leather belts?
One of the most popular accessories in Russia can be called a belt. wear this accessory all categories of consumers, from small to large. At the same time, the market configuration is gradually changing. If even 5-6 years ago sales could be divided into two conditional categories:
- - expensive belts made of genuine leather from European manufacturers;
- - Cheap products made in China.
Today the situation has changed and the market began to actively develop middle segment natural leather belts. In terms of quality, such products are not inferior to European counterparts, and at a price slightly higher than Chinese ones. The emergence of such a niche is facilitated by the growing demand from Russians for unique high-quality items. self made. Actually, the tendency to popularize handicrafts is a global trend, and here Russia has just “entered” this path. The practice of the USA and Europe shows that demand will grow by 30-40% annually, which provides an opportunity to create a mini home business.
In general, the business is based on three fundamental things:
- - demand - the issue of demand has already been considered, it will grow;
- – organization of the process – it is enough to organize the workplace small room in 10-15 squares and the purchase of several units, and then at will;
- - start-up capital - money is needed only for the purchase of raw materials.
The level of profitability in the production of leather belts varies from 300% to 1000% on one product, we will talk about the financial part of the business plan below.
What does the technological process look like?
According to the manufacturing technology of leather belts is divided into two types:
The first option is the manufacture of a multilayer belt.
The multilayer product is classic version and consists of three components.
- — front part. For its manufacture, they use the most different skin, in fact, it is multilayer belts that come from ostrich, snake, goat and other extravagant skins. Choice source material for the front part, the matter is purely individual and depends on what and for how much the belt will be produced.
- - lining. As a gasket, they can use both some types of low-grade raw leather or MPCC (pulp and leather cushioning material), the so-called leatherboard. It is worth noting that in the manufacture of a leather multilayer belt, you can do without a lining, but the wear resistance and quality of the final product is reduced.
- - bottom layer. For this layer of the belt, pigskin is most often used. Pigskin has a number of advantages for use as an underlayer. Firstly, pigskin is more wear-resistant, and secondly, it is cheaper.
The technology for manufacturing a multilayer belt is as follows:
- The first stage of production - cut blanks of the required dimensions;
- The second stage - three layers are glued, while the bottom layer is folded inward. When gluing, presses are used.
- The third stage - stitch the product around the perimeter.
- The fourth stage is embossing or engraving, punching required holes.
- The fifth stage is staining and grinding.
- Sixth stage - final assembly. Installation of buckles, additional rings and so on.
It is worth noting that the combined production process is described, with this method the leather belt is glued and stitched. According to the technology itself, it is possible to use only one of the processes or gluing or stitching, but both options are not suitable for a small home business because the quality is not guaranteed.
The production technology of a single-layer belt is simpler:
- - cut out the product;
- - punching the necessary holes
- – We produce engraving or embossing;
- - sanding the edges
- - paint;
- - install buckles, rivets.
Compared to multi-layer belts, single-layer belts are not considered a classic option. But they began to enjoy great popularity as an accessory to jeans. Although today they are worn not only by denim lovers, but also as an addition to traditional costumes.
What production equipment is needed?
The answer to the question depends a lot on what exactly you want to do. If we are talking about a full-fledged mini-shop with volumes of several hundred finished products per day, then the list is quite wide:
- automatic or manual press;
- machine for installing rhinestones, jewelry;
- machine for uniform and smooth rounding of edges;
- cutting machine.
- leather sewing machine
- device for engraving and embossing on the skin;
- painting equipment
A complete set of such equipment will cost at least 500 thousand rubles, if you buy used or partially manual machines, you can get by with 250 thousand rubles.
True, in such cases we are still talking about a full-fledged workshop, with the need for specialized premises, hiring staff and other “pleasant little things”. At the same time, the organization of full-fledged production is not, because in such cases the main competitive advantage small business, mobility and the availability of a unique product.
The attractiveness of a home mini-business looks completely different, in which one, maximum two people are employed, and production is not put on stream. Producing a truly unique handcrafted product provides an opportunity to fill a completely different niche and avoid over-competing with inferior Chinese goods.
In this version, the business plan for making leather belts looks a little different. You will need to purchase:
- - a sewing machine for working with leather. Cost in the region of 20,000 rubles;
- - gluing press. It can be made independently;
- - a set of tools for embossing on the skin. The cost of such a set is from 5 thousand rubles. up to 10 thousand rubles;
- - a set of knives, for trimming, trimming. The cost is up to 7,000 rubles.
- — grinding machine. The price is from 5000 to 8000 rubles.
In total, in the version for a small home business, a set of equipment will cost 45 thousand rubles. True, this amount can be reduced by buying a used one. sewing machine, use your own grinder. What you really should not save on is the purchase of tools for embossing and trimming leather.
How much space is needed for a business.
To organize the entire production cycle of natural leather belts, 10-15 squares are enough. As a consequence, one room in the house is quite suitable, the only thing worth remembering is the painting process, it must be done outside the living quarters. An ordinary garage is quite suitable for painting.
Of course, someone will say this is “handicraft”, yes, that’s it, but remember that it is “handicraft” that is popular today. That is, a product produced manually using the simplest technology.
So for all general characteristics business can be attributed exclusively to home ideas or the idea of \u200b\u200bbusiness in the garage, and a small one.
How much can you earn from this home business?
Let's start with the cost of the belt.
Calculation of the cost of a belt made of "fashionable" ostrich leather. It is worth noting that other types of elite skins such as deerskin, crocodile skin, snake skin, and so on are similar in value.
| Average material consumption | Material | Price, rub. per square decimeter/pcs | Cost price | |
| Front side | 4 sq.dts. | Ostrich skin | 170 | 680 |
| Lining | 4 sq.dts. | 1 | 4 | |
| back side | 4 sq.dts. | split | 5 | 20 |
| Buckle | 1 PC. | Metal | 200 | 200 |
| Mounts | 3 pcs | Metal | 10 | 30 |
| *** | *** | *** | 10 | |
| Total | *** | *** | *** | 944 |
The average selling price of an ostrich belt is about 5,000 rubles. Total:
Price - 5000 rubles;
Cost price - 944 rubles;
Gross profit - 4056 rubles.
With an organization cost of 45 thousand, the full return on investment is achieved after the sale of 11 belts.
Calculation of the cost of a belt from the skin of cattle - a multilayer belt.
| Average material consumption | Material | Price rub per square decimeter / piece | Cost price | |
| Front side | 4 sq.dts | Vorotok | 20 | 80 |
| Lining | 4 sq.dts | Pulp-leather lining | 1 | 4 |
| back side | 4 sq.dts | split | 5 | 20 |
| Buckle | 1 PC | Metal | 70 | 70 |
| Mounts | 3 pcs | Metal | 10 | 30 |
| Other (paint, electricity, etc.) | *** | *** | *** | 10 |
| Total | *** | *** | *** | 214 |
Average selling price 1500 rubles
Total gross profit will be - 1286 rubles per unit.
Now for the usual single-layer belt, which is much easier to do at home.
Option one using "good" raw materials, cattle skins.
Selling price 600 rubles
Gross profit - 400 rubles from each unit of products sold. At home, it takes about two hours to make such a belt. As a result, you can earn 2-3 thousand with not very strong labor intensity.
Option two - cheap leather belts. We use pigskin
The selling price of the cheapest options is around 170 rubles apiece.
Gross profit of 85 rubles or .
As you can see at home, you can compete, even with Chinese consumer goods. At the same time, most of the prices are taken without the possibility of obtaining wholesale discounts for regular orders.
Conclusion - a business plan for the production of genuine leather belts showed that the profitability of a small production at home allows you to get profitability from 100% on the cheapest products to 500% or more on expensive exclusive models.
The main problem of the home business in this context is the implementation, and we are talking about both standard products and exclusive belts. The manufacture of expensive designer belts is a matter of time in the development of a home business, with the growth of experience, any mini workshop will become a designer one and acquire its own brand. The following options should be considered as the main distribution channels:
- - leather shops haberdashery. It is quite simple to agree, you give your goods on a trade credit.
- - implementation through specialized resources of handicrafts, they wrote about it here.
- - creating your own blog with a sales section.
This concludes the business plan for the production of natural leather belts at home. If you have any questions, write, we will try to find answers to all questions.
Things that are made by one's own hands stand apart among consumer goods, which are splashed on the market in tons. That is why, products created by painstaking work in piece copies are popular and are quite expensive.
We talked to Nikita Trofimov, who runs the TN HandMade leather goods workshop. The conversation turned out to be quite interesting and informative.
Maxim: Nikita, tell us briefly about when and how did you get the idea to create and then sell leather goods?
Nikita: Initially, it was not a planned business project. The idea came to mind suddenly in 2009, because. love these accessories wide leather bracelets). It was problematic to buy them, as a rule, such things were brought from abroad. I decided to try to do it myself and for friends. Then strangers started calling and inquiring about the products. And I realized that this direction is quite popular and exclusive, because. there is no mass supply on the market.
Maxim: That's right, with wide bracelets strained, although they are quite popular. Where does the material come from? Is there any production on hand that can provide leather?
Nikita: Within 3 years skin. material acquired at domestic tanneries. There are no such production facilities in the Vladimir region, so I can’t say that they are “at hand”. Traveled to neighboring areas for material.
Now I am purchasing leather material from Italy on order. This is due to more high quality leather dressing compared to domestic leather.
Maksim: It turns out that the products are almost “Italian” :) Is the skin somehow additionally processed or is it a “ready-to-use product”?
Nikita: Leather comes to me in large rolls. The part is additionally processed, for example, hand-painted in desired color, part is used without processing.
Maxim: Is this processing done by one person? How many people are employed in the workshop? Or are you alone and there is a "workshop"?
Nikita: At first I worked alone and the workshop was in the apartment) now I have 4 people working for me. Everyone is busy with their own business)
Maxim: Did it all start with leather bracelets or with a watch with a wide belt? Tell us a little about the assortment that your workshop offers. Watches, bracelets.. what else?
Nikita: At first, he only made wide bracelets for his hand. Then he made the first watch on a wide belt. It was the Luch watch, which I bought in a company store when I was in Minsk. Watches on a wide strap are very popular, combining both a leather bracelet and the functionality of a watch. I also make leather belts, recently I began to cast brass buckles according to my own design.
In the workshop I also make bags, purses, business card holders, key holders, camera straps, etc. In general, there are a lot of opportunities for development and ideas in this area. Not even enough time for everything
Maxim: So, it turns out that you can do any designer item leather? Were there any special orders that stood out from the general list?
Nikita: In fact yes. But I do not take on all the ideas that clients offer. Because I strive for my own style. I prefer to do what I myself like and meet my style and view of work. I mainly work on mine. creative ideas. Let's say now I'm working on a special order for a professional musician who plays the harmonica. I am sewing a cover for 20 harmonicas for his performance at the international competition in Germany.
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Maxim: So, did you learn this craft somewhere, or did you already begin to understand the nuances along the way? Or were there mentors?
Nikita: I learned everything on my own) gradually mastered the technology, learned to sew on sewing machine. Skills came gradually, and with them the quality and beauty of products grew.
Maksim: Judging by the photos, the quality is really high :) And the prices are quite reasonable. And as for watches, where exactly do watches come from? Is it some kind of “noname” or purchases from some watch company?
Nikita: Some of the watches are original. I buy the beam at the Minsk Watch Factory, this trademark is different good quality And retro style, which is now popular) Dials-copies are purchased "noname".
Maxim: And how is the issue with the guarantee resolved? Were there cases when the watch was returned due to a breakdown?
Nikita: There is a warranty on the watch mechanism. I always try to solve such problematic issues in the most beneficial way for the client. Because I'm not chasing a quick profit, but I work for a good name, so to speak) Cases, of course, happen :(
Maxim: Yes, earning a reputation is quite difficult, but it breaks in an instant. You distribute your products only through social network Or are there other channels? Tell our readers where to read about your products and how to order them. Suddenly, someone decides to give himself a gift.
Nikita: At the moment, I trade remotely through social networks. VKontakte network, I have an officially registered IP. In the near future I will open my own online store, the site is currently under development.
On the VK pages I have catalogs with available products, it is described in detail how to place an order, about delivery to other cities and guarantees.
Any product can be laser engraved with a commemorative inscription or pattern.
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Beautiful products made of genuine leather have been in great demand for a long time, but they are gaining special popularity now. Of course there is a large number of both foreign and domestic manufacturers, in the range of which leather accessories are presented various designs. However, they will never match the quality and originality of handmade products, the cost of which often exceeds factory accessories several times in a consistently high demand. The range of leather products that you can make is quite large. Still not losing their relevance various decorations and accessories using natural leather: bags, belts, wallets, jewelry, clothes, shoes, binders for notebooks, books and magazines, etc.
The main raw material for the manufacture of such products is natural leather, which has undergone preliminary processing. There are several main ways of dressing genuine leather, among which are the following: raw leather (with minimal processing and preservation of the original qualities of the source material), rawhide (tanning is carried out without tanning), rawhide tanning (light tanning with alum), tanned leather (obtained in as a result of fat tanning or with the addition of vegetable and artificial chemical tannins). As a rule, craftsmen who are engaged in the manufacture of various leather products do not carry out independent leather dressing. This procedure is carried out at special tanneries in various countries peace. Masters buy ready-made leather from them the following types: calico, slip, outgrowth, nappa, chevro, husky, shagreen, morocco, natural suede, deerskin, saddlecloth, velor, napplak, shore, split-velour, yuft, parchment. For each type of product, one or another type of leather is used. Buy everything necessary materials can be found in specialized stores, which can be found in major cities. Masters who live in the region, far from the center, order them through online stores (including foreign ones), as well as in sewing studios. By the way, if you are engaged in the manufacture of small items - jewelry, toys, accessories, then you can significantly save on the purchase of raw materials by agreeing with local ateliers, who often sell leftovers and trimmings of large leather pieces for low prices. Often, for work (and even more so for training), leather products that have already gone out of fashion - old shoes, bags, outerwear - can be suitable. Such well-made leather goods can be found in second-hand stores at very low prices.
When buying leather in specialized stores, its cost is indicated by the seller for 1 square decimeter. It is usually sold in whole pieces (skins or skins). The cost may vary, depending on the type of skin (calf, pig, goat), the characteristics and quality of dressing, the thickness of the skin, and ranges from 5 to 50 rubles per square decimeter. skin over exotic species animals (for example, ostrich, crocodile, etc.) will cost an order of magnitude more - from one hundred rubles per square decimeter and more. When calculating the cost of one product, take into account the fact that the area of \u200b\u200bthe smallest skin is at least 40 square decimeters. For this reason, for the manufacture of small items - jewelry, accessories and other things - it is unprofitable to purchase material with whole skins. And scraps of genuine leather can be purchased at the studio at a price of 100-200 rubles per kilogram. The total area of one kilogram of scraps is about 50-60 square decimeters.
To work with leather you will need various tools. The list of the main ones includes scissors, knives, a wide and long metal ruler, a metal square, a French knife, a hole punch (punch), a vice, a clamp. Experts advise using special self-sharpening scissors for tailors. The following brands have proven themselves well: Scheren konig scissors, knife RTY -2 / DX Olfa, utility knife CK -2 Olfa, knife for artwork AK-1/5B Olfa. In addition, you will need to purchase a circular knife and some other types of knives for special techniques and special types of products. If possible, try not to save on tools, because the quality of your work will directly depend on them. finished work. Experts recommend using knives with interchangeable blades, and not with solid ones, since the first option is more profitable. Part necessary tools can be purchased at regular hardware stores, and some - in specialized online stores, which usually deliver orders throughout the country. If you are still just learning and are not sure that making genuine leather products will become not just a hobby, but the basis for your business, then you can get by with less investment and use stationery and shoe knives for work, the cost of which is an order of magnitude lower than special expensive ones. tools. However, there are disadvantages: blades stationery knives when working with leather, you have to change it more often, and shoe knives require frequent sharpening, so using them for a long time is not so profitable.
Each tool from the above list has its purpose. For example, using a wide long metal ruler and a metal square, you can cut off as evenly and safely as possible for your own fingers. required amount material. A French knife is used to cut (thin) the skin. Since grinding is a very laborious procedure, it takes a lot of time and effort, therefore, usually they try to acquire skin for such processing. required thickness. The vise allows you to fix the product in the desired position during operation. With the help of a clamp, several parts are clamped big size when gluing. If you plan to make bags and other large items, it is best to purchase several clamps at once.
If you are new to the field and have not had great experience work on leather processing and the manufacture of leather products, it is better in advance, before going for tools, to consult with professionals, read specialized literature and articles on thematic resources on the Internet. Such preliminary preparation will help you save a lot of money. For example, for working with leather, you can purchase inexpensive and fairly high-quality Stayer or Legioner hole punches, rather than special expensive models. They are sold in construction and sewing stores, as well as where a variety of goods for creativity are sold.
Study hand made leather products can be at home. The main thing is that you have at your disposal a fairly spacious and well-ventilated (which is important when working with adhesives) room where you can conveniently place a desktop, equipment, shelving with materials and finished products. There are no special requirements for workplace equipment. The main thing is that it is comfortable for you. Any wide, stable table is suitable for work. But you need to take into account that when cutting and cutting parts for a product, the surface on which the material is laid out must be non-slip (otherwise the skin will constantly move out and you will not be able to carefully cut out the parts), solid (so that the knife does not get stuck in the base) and not textured. If you are working for wooden table top, then it must first be covered with a piece of linoleum, hardboard, plexiglass or at least plastic kitchen board or a plasticine modeling board (for small items), otherwise the knife will constantly “stray” from the line when cutting the skin and go along the wood fiber.
INNA, MOSCOW:
"Thank you very much to the talented master Evgeny and the excellent manager Evgeny for their professionalism! Thanks to their work, I became a happy owner of a clutch made of genuine python skin. The work was done very high quality, and exceeded my wildest expectations in terms of execution: Eugene sewed the product in less than a day! I will definitely contact ksumki again and will recommend to friends and acquaintances. Thank you very much, success to you and more grateful customers!"
ARTYOM, MOSCOW:
"Great work. The order was made in accordance with the drawings, the quality is excellent. The deadlines are very fast, I did not even expect that it would be ready earlier. Now I carry a bag and there is no limit to my joy with pride). Beautiful, high-quality and functional (it is important that it is original , and not "conveyor production"). The master is a wonderful person, sympathetic, kind, knows everything about his art. He approaches work creatively, I advise you to listen to his advice."
DMITRY, MOSCOW:
"Thank you for the good work! The bag is excellent! I was a little upset by the size, because I did not expect the bag to be so squat. But I have no complaints, I had to discuss all the sizes in advance. I have no complaints about the work! I think that in time I will order anything else. An absolutely wonderful master! A very pleasant, bright person. He did everything very quickly, efficiently. So quickly that I did not even expect. Thank you!"
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"Eugene! Thank you very much for the bag. I liked it very much."
NIKOLAI, MOSCOW:
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I am writing a review not immediately, but after six months from the date of purchase. I just wanted to speak out on a cold head, when all the pros and cons of a new thing will manifest themselves in full. I want to say that I got what I wanted - a huge travel bag, in which trousers, shirts, boots and much more will fit in, and at the same time they will not wrinkle too much. I liked the quality of the item, the leather inside and outside of the product is impeccable, it still looks like new. The fittings are in order, everything is firmly sewn, made of metal, does not peel off and does not grow dull. It’s true that there is a small problem with one zipper, it walks tight, you have to make an effort (lubricating the lock and the zipper itself with Vaseline did not lead to success, the problem is in the design), while her twin sister rides smoothly, fastening and unfastening such a zipper is a pleasure. I liked the attitude and professionalism of the master. The bag was made for me by Eugene at Baumanskaya. At first, he listened to my wishes about the bag for a long time, sincerely trying to catch my idea, then he corrected some details to make the bag more convenient to use. After that, and for this real gratitude, there are few people in Russia who work like this, kept me informed of all the steps of creating a bag (I bought leather - sent a photo to my email, bought accessories - notified me again, started working - again a letter). You feel much more comfortable when you know at what stage the work is. In general, I am satisfied, I received exactly the bag that I wanted. Thank you, I will buy from you next time!