Tailoring, sewing & alterations in 🇮🇪 Ireland
Alterations are steady income everywhere, and Nigerian traditional wear (asoebi, agbada, ankara styles) has premium diaspora demand.
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Before anything else — Ireland: Stamp 1 employment permit holders generally cannot be self-employed — your permission is tied to your employer. Stamp 4 holders can. Register any self-employed income with Revenue.
Typical earnings: €12–40 per alteration · €150–500 traditional wear
Time to start: Immediately (subject to stamp)
To do it legally:
- No licence required
- Revenue registration
- Stamp conditions apply for self-employment
⚠️ Watch out: Alterations shops in Dublin hire — employed work is the safe route on Stamp 1.
Source: Citizens Information — self-employment · Last verified 2026-07-02
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