![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-a-savvy-side-hustle-mum-i-make-7000-a-month-with-my-thrifty-business-i-started-using-old-items-in-my-wardrobe/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/newspress-collage-22968191-1688738111385.jpg&description=THRIFTY THREADS I'm a savvy side hustle mum – I make £7,000-a-month with my thrifty business I started using old items in my wardrobe A SAVVY mum revealed how she makes £7,000 a month using old items in her wardrobe. Amid Australia's cost of living crisis, Karla Abounader decided to rent out old outfits in a thrifty side hustle that now pays the bills. 3 Karla Abounader sells old outfits to earn extra cash in a lucrative side hustle Credit: Facebook / Designer Closet Hire 3 The Aussie mum claimed she makes £7,000 a month renting out her clothes Credit: Facebook / Designer Closet Hire 3 She said people have an appetite for affordable designer clothing Credit: Facebook / Designer Closet Hire The Sydney mum came up with the idea five-years-ago and now has 250 separate items to offer fashionistas. She also joined forces with a pal to increase the wardrobe selection - which now includes popular labels like Alex Perry, Monot and Madga Butrym. The duo market the outfits on a peer-to-peer clothing platform called The Volte, where they rent out the costumes for an affordable price. Karla told Yahoo News it has taken a lot of graft to be in a comfortable position. She said: "Some nights, I'll work until 11pm. "It isn't ideal but when your bills go up, your income needs to do the same. "I'm lucky enough that, by having my own business, it's within my control to make that happen." Karla and her business partner are constantly investing in trending outfits and have estimated they spend up to £500 a week on new stock. She said: "It sounds a lot and some dresses cost this much, but we see the return on investment. "With both jobs, the money I currently make gives me just enough for all the necessary payments and just enough room to breathe." The Volte was launched in 2018 but continues to grow its profile - with more than 300 new lenders signing up to the platform in June. Bernadette Olivier, a co-founder and CEO, claimed it was a lucrative business. She said: "People get to utili){kind=link}
A SAVVY mum revealed how she makes £7,000 a month using old items in her wardrobe.
Amid Australia’s cost of living crisis, Karla Abounader decided to rent out her used outfits in a thrifty side hustle that now pays the bills.
The Sydney mum came up with the idea five-years-ago and now has 250 separate items to offer fashionistas.
She also joined forces with a pal to increase the wardrobe selection – which now includes popular labels like Alex Perry, Monot and Madga Butrym.
The duo market the outfits on a peer-to-peer clothing platform called The Volte, where they rent out the costumes for an affordable price.