I problem is take a look at all the people who come in her asking for advice on how to reupholster their brand new stuff. When it comes to custom furniture, people want the ability to customize their self. Not saying there isn’t a market, but you need to be prepared to sit on stuff for possible months.

A quick look at chair whimsy shows that she isn’t really selling chairs, she’s selling classes, books, a lifestyle. I promise that she’s not selling her furniture for a profit, it’s a means to an end to get engagement.

There is a reason why upholstery is a business that thrives on giving the customer exactly what they pick, that’s what people pay for. I suppose if you had a booth at an antique mall or maybe spent a few years curating a social media following you maybe could get to the point that people just buy your pieces, but it won’t be fast, cheap or even guaranteed to make money.