How to Start a Clothing Line with Just Canva and Zero Inventory

Have you ever dreamed of launching your own clothing brand but felt held back by budget, production, or not knowing where to start? Good news: you can start your own clothing line today — with just a free Canva account and the help of Wearhaus.

Let’s walk you through how to go from design to sale, without holding any stock or buying expensive machinery.

Step 1: Design Your Apparel in Canva (For Free!)

Canva is a free, beginner-friendly design tool that lets you create mockups (visual samples) of your clothing.

• Choose a blank T-shirt or hoodie mockup template.

• Upload your own artwork or use Canva’s fonts, icons, and illustrations.

• Save your mockup images — these are what you'll use to market your designs.

💡 Pro Tip: Look for mockup templates that include front, back, and lifestyle previews to show customers how your product looks in real life.

A simple design made using a high quality image that is listed on canva elements.

Step 2: Set Up a Simple Online Store or Social Page

You don’t need a fancy website right away. Start with what you have:

• Post your mockups on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.

• Use Google Forms or Whatsapp to take orders.

• Make it clear that your items are custom-made and made-to-order.

People love supporting small, creative businesses — and when you’re transparent, they’re more likely to trust your process.

Step 3: We Make It. You Sell It. Simple.

Once you start receiving orders, you don't have to worry about printing, packing, or posting. That’s where we come in.

At Wearhaus, we offer print-on-demand and drop shipping services right here in South Africa. Here’s how it works:

1. You take the orders (via social media, online shop, or even WhatsApp).

2. You send us the order details — size, color, and design.

3. We print, pack, and ship directly to your customer with your branding.

This means:✅ No inventory✅ No equipment needed✅ No shipping stress✅ You focus on marketing and building your brand

Ready to Launch?

If you're serious about starting your clothing brand, don’t wait!. Start with Canva. Use your creativity. Focus on what you love, and let us take care of the rest.

📧 Contact us at vactruter@gmail.com or send us a DM to get started.

👉 Let’s build something awesome — together.