Pricing for aprons
#1
Pricing for aprons
A friend has asked me to make some aprons for her. She will buy the fabric and pay me for my time and thread. I have no idea what to charge her. She wants half-aprons that tie around the waist but without the bib portion. They wouldn't be anything fancy just some holiday themed ones she says. I thought about $15-$20 each. Does that seem reasonable or too cheap? I don't want to overcharge her but neither do I want to short-change myself. TIA
#4
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These Etsy listings will give you an idea of what others charge. https://www.etsy.com/search?q=aprons...men&ref=auto-1
edited to add: Others have said, when making an item for someone: get the price in writing and get pre-payment for the first one.
edited to add: Others have said, when making an item for someone: get the price in writing and get pre-payment for the first one.
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 01-21-2022 at 08:06 AM.
#5
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Keep track of your time!
Every minute you spend on them whether it be washing the fabric, cutting the pieces, stitching or WHY!
What is minimum wage in your state?
What would you be paid per hour if you worked away from home?
The fact is, we know that we seldom, if ever get paid the true value of our time and effort in doing for stitching. More often, we take a token payment and give a friends discount! But there is nothing wrong with sharing with your friend the true facts!
Every minute you spend on them whether it be washing the fabric, cutting the pieces, stitching or WHY!
What is minimum wage in your state?
What would you be paid per hour if you worked away from home?
The fact is, we know that we seldom, if ever get paid the true value of our time and effort in doing for stitching. More often, we take a token payment and give a friends discount! But there is nothing wrong with sharing with your friend the true facts!
#7
Will all of the aprons be the same pattern? How detailed is that pattern? Does it have pockets? My point is, half aprons are really easy to make, and you could do them all in one day if you use an assembly line making them. How good a friend is she? Maybe the two of you can come to a fair price together.
#9
Will all of the aprons be the same pattern? How detailed is that pattern? Does it have pockets? My point is, half aprons are really easy to make, and you could do them all in one day if you use an assembly line making them. How good a friend is she? Maybe the two of you can come to a fair price together.