The scraps of patchwork left over from the clothing convection business, which are scattered into trash, stirred Evarini's heart. "This can definitely be used," she muttered at the time.

I sell various handicraft products online

But, at that time, she only collected some of the used cloth waste without knowing what she was going to do.

With her sewing skills, the 52-year-old woman began assembling the pieces of cloth into tablecloths and doormats at her home.

This first work stimulated her inspiration. She also started trying to be creative by making various products for women's accessories such as necklaces, brooches, hair ties, lanyards, tissue wrappers, aprons, washcloths, etc.

“I sell various handicraft products online. Alhamdulillah, I got a positive response from customers," said the mother with two children, Sunday (2/20).

Since then, she has focused on turning her sewing hobby into a business. To hone her skills, she diligently participated in independent business training held by the Jakarta administration.

"I always follow patchwork training to improve my production creations," she expressed.

The business, which she has been engaged in since 2016, greatly helped her household economy. Every day, she can produce more than 30 pieces of handicrafts from patchwork with a turnover of around Rp 1.5 to Rp 2 million per month.

"To introduce my product to the public, I also diligently participate in the bazaar," she admitted.

She also tried to pass on her expertise to the residents around her environment, RT 08/RW 08, No. 34, Jalan Menteng Jaya, Menteng Urban Village, Central Jakarta. She hoped, it could help the household economy in the environment.

This action got the support from Hendra Kurnia, Chief of the Menteng Sub-district Community Concerned Environment Forum (Formapel), Hendra Kurnia. According to him, Evarini's business could be an inspiration for mothers in Menteng Sub-district.

"We'll continue to support this activity. If patchwork waste is hard to find, we will help find it from other areas," he stated.