Originally Posted by dmackey
Quiltncrazy,
I already label my fabrics, but I don't have the detail you put into it. I just use a 3x5 paper with yardage amount, and name of fabric. I decided to start adding price and date to that.
When I do start my notebook, it will be done nicely as a presentation book, showing the quilts made, fabrics used, prices for material, labor, etc and the estimated price to make the same depending on fabric prices.
I was advised by a friend today to add $20 for use of my tools such as rulers, sewing machine, etc. and she said I should make sure I add in tax and shipping charges when figuring out the price of fabric per yard. She thinks $10 per hour is way too low for labor costs, but I think it is fine. Most of the work will be done while watching the news and a movie (which is when I sew anyway). I did like her idea to just add $30 for my expertise. I'd be more comfortable with that.
Diane
Sounds like your book is going to look very nice. Mine are just for my own personal need for organization and structure and not a business tool :wink:
I like your friends suggestions about adding for mileage and wear and tear on your rulers, etc. and your a very fair and flexible person I think, not to charge too much for your expertise.
If this is real successful as you get better and get more clients, you could always modify that, if you got busier, but you might not want to.
It is one of the best hobbies in the world after all! :-D