Clothing Maker Insurance

Off-the-rack coverage crafted for clothiers, designers, and makers.

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What is Handmade Clothing Maker Insurance?

Handmade clothing maker insurance is liability coverage that protects apparel businesses from third-party claims. It’s tailored to clothiers and crafters who design, sell, and showcase their work at events, online, or in stores.

Even the most skilled makers run into unexpected snags. The right insurance helps you:

Clothing Maker Business Coverage Options

Meet ACT Pro and ACT Go: two excellent policies offering personalized protection wherever your craft takes you!

ACT Pro

365 day artist liability insurance coverage

$24.25/Month

Everything from ACT Go plus…

ACT Go

Basic general liability coverage

$49/Event

Coverage Details

ACT Pro

ACT Pro is made for full-time artists and crafters who want enhanced protection for their entire business. With additional liability coverage for your products included, optional add-ons, and monthly payments, create confidently knowing we’ve got your back.

Annual Policy Limits of Liability

  • General Aggregate Limit (Other Than Products – Completed Operations) $2,000,000
  • Products Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
  • Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000
  • Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit (Any One Premises) $300,000
  • Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $5,000

Optional Add-Ons

Pricing

  • Monthly Price $24.25
  • Annual Price $279

ACT Go

ACT Go is craft vendor insurance built for on-the-go hobbyists who need quick coverage at events. This flexible general liability policy is like a pop-up tent, working when and where you do — making it ideal if you only attend a couple of craft shows a year.

Short-Term Policy Limits of Liability

  • General Aggregate Limit (Other Than Products – Completed Operations) $2,000,000
  • Products Completed Operations Aggregate Excluded
  • Personal & Advertising Injury Excluded
  • Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit (Any One Premises) $300,000
  • Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $5,000

Optional Add-Ons

Pricing

Do Clothing Makers Need Insurance?

Yes, all clothing makers need insurance! Small-batch and home-based makers still face the risks of faulty fastenings, craft market mishaps, or an accidental pin prick. Insurance helps you stay focused on your work, not the what-ifs.

No matter how you stitch it, sew it, or style it, clothing makers insurance is tailored to protect a variety of designers, like:

What Kind of Insurance Do I Need for a Clothing Business?

General liability insurance, commonly found on tailor insurance or seamstress insurance policies, provides basic coverage to stay safe while running a clothing business — but it doesn’t cover everything. Adding a few extra layers of coverage can help keep your business looking its best!

How Much Does Clothing Maker Insurance Cost?

ACT Pro starts at $24.25 per month, covering you from stitch to sale at events, online, in boutiques, and beyond. ACT Go starts at $49 per event for simple, no-fuss coverage while selling at craft shows.

Looking for the perfect fit? Mix and match optional coverage with ACT Pro to dress your business in the best protection plan!*

*Additional coverages are available only on the ACT Pro plan. 

The #1 Insurance for Tailors, Seamstresses, & Apparel Designers

Your creativity is limitless, so don’t let a claim unravel your dreams.

ACT Insurance is tailored for clothing makers, indie designers, and artisans seeking simple, reliable coverage.

Keep dreaming and designing with the most trusted name in arts and crafts insurance by your side.

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Common Questions About Clothing Maker Insurance

Why Do Clothing Makers Need Insurance?

Clothing makers need insurance to protect themselves from costly claims caused by running a business and selling handmade goods. The right insurance helps protect your business and shows your customers they can trust your craft.

Having insurance also allows you to easily attend craft shows and safely sell online through sites like Etsy or TikTok Shop — because peace of mind is the best accessory for any maker!

What Types of Clothing Makers Are Covered?

ACT’s clothing insurance can cover those who design, make, alter, or customize clothes and accessories by hand, such as:

  • Tailors
  • Sewists
  • Clothiers
  • Dressmakers
  • Seamstresses
  • Pattern makers
  • Apparel designers
  • Garment makers
  • Indie brand owners
  • Textile and fiber artists

How Much Does a $1 Million Tailor Insurance Policy Cost?

A $1 million tailor insurance policy costs $24.25 per month with ACT Pro and $49 per event with ACT Go. Both policies include a $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate General Liability limit.

  • Per occurrence limit: The maximum coverage you can receive per claim (ACT’s per occurrence limit for General Liability is $1 million)
  • Aggregate limit: The maximum coverage you receive per policy period (ACT’s aggregate limit for General Liability is $2 million)

We're Here to Help!

If you have questions about purchasing crafters insurance, our team of licensed agents is available to help. Please give us a call at 844.520.6991.

*It’s important to note the ACT Pro policy does require you to hand make at least 80% of the products you are selling. You may use some pieces manufactured by someone else as long as you are changing them from their original form. This may be adding custom embroidery to shirts you buy in bulk, or hand dying pairs of pre-made denim jeans. You cannot be covered by having someone else mass produce a product for you, even if it has your custom designs on it.