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Old 10-21-2011, 06:26 AM
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I have all sorts of die-cutting machines here and am wanting to start a small business cutting fabric for folks that sew but have no clue as to what to charge.

Do any of you use your die-cutting machines in this fashion?
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Old 10-21-2011, 06:28 AM
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Look on ebay. There are lots of precuts on there but I don't see them making much money from it. I guess with a die it's easier.
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Old 10-21-2011, 06:34 AM
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I have bought a lot of die cut shapes on ebay for less than $2 and $3 for 20 pieces and even bought a whole pre-cut kit for $19.99. Not sure how they make much money as the fabric was nice fabric. Maybe check out what its selling for and see if you want to work for that.
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Old 10-21-2011, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by athomenow
Look on ebay. There are lots of precuts on there but I don't see them making much money from it. I guess with a die it's easier.

I think she wants to cut fabric owned by others not cut her own and sell it.
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Old 10-21-2011, 06:42 AM
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I think the only business that could actually make a profit and keep busy with this service is a quilt shop. IMHO.
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Old 10-21-2011, 06:56 AM
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I don't have a die-cutting machine, but I'm too cheap to pay others to cut for me.
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Old 10-21-2011, 06:57 AM
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the postage back and forth would make it not worthwhile.
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Old 10-21-2011, 06:57 AM
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Check with your locatal fabric store you may pick up business from them. Try that before going all out in a business.
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I"m getting ready to do a kaleidoscope and the woman who cuts for me charges 10.00 for 12 blocks which is 72 peices
hope it helps.
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I think for those who do a lot of applique, or like the ease of precuts would be interested in this type of service. Many precuts from manufacturers come in entire collections, where your service would provide the benefit of customer selected fabrics. It would also be great to have a quilt kit precut and then just have to sew and quilt it! I know one of our LQS's lets customers use their Accuquilt for a fee by the hour so there is market for this type of business. If you are in a Quilt Guild, you could bring this up and see if any of the members would be interested in your services. Good Luck Clsurz!
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