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I have an acquaintance who tried to constantly use me by starting her sentences with 'can you do me a huge favor?' At first, because I thought we were friends, I'd help her. Now, after getting burned and put on the back burner in her life, I've learned to 'just say NO'. I choose not be used or abused. She is no friend.
Same thing with sewing jobs - just say no - people just don't want to pay for something you put so much time and effort into. |
We have a sales receipt with two copies. Deposit and money due are clearly stated. X amount of days to pick up and then we start to charge storage. Quotes have a specific time before the price expires.
When we write up an order and after the customer has signed the order, we give 'em the 3rd copy. Have the answers before the customer asks the question. :) |
Originally Posted by Quiltbeagle
Your boss: Ask her if you can take a few hours off in lieu of the money she owes you for the bag, or will she rather pay you in cash?
Your co-worker: Ask her the bag back because you need to get the money back for the materials that you put into it and eBay is givig away free listings right now. |
A few yrs ago, a neighbor was asked to make a baby quilt & they agreed on the price.She was never payed & to add insult to injury,was invited to a baby shower of a friend....one of the gifts came from the woman who didn't pay.Yes, it was the baby quilt.!!!!!
When I'm asked about making a quilt, my standard reply is....go to a LQS,pick out a pattern,the fabric & thread.I'll let you know the cost.That's the end of that!! |
Stick to your guns on charging for your work, and getting 1/2 your money up front. Your talent is definitely worth something or they wouldn't be looking at your pretty purses and asking you to make them one!
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UUHHMM -- I had a similar thing - but with giving a "friend" lifts to shops, quilt club evenings and shows etc. Then I had the audacity to ask for some pennies towards petrol - and my time - NO NOTHING --- in the end I had it out with her and, although I was upset at the time - I have got over it now.
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Send them an invoice??Perhaps you could approach them over coffee when everyone else is there, and say in passing,"By the way girls - those bags made for you - I will be quite happy to accept a dollar down and a dollar a week until you pay them off."
In future,even if you do get a deposit to make it, don't part with it until you get paid for the other half, would be my advice. |
Originally Posted by AUQuilter
Sorry to hear about that. One of my purses got some attention recently and one person said she would like for me to make her one and how$$$. I said $50 minimum made with same quality fabric-no changes and I would need 1/2 up front. She said , "Uhm, that's too expensive. So no thanks." Hubby said - "Good for you. You spend a lot of time searching for fabrics, putting them together, sewing and finishing your projects. Why would anybody think you would do it for less?"
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Originally Posted by willferg
I know it's hard to ask for money, and in a perfect world, you shouldn't have to. But I learned from an old boss that's it's okay to ask. He would say something like, "The total you owe me for the purse is x. I know money is tight, but when do you think you can get it to me?" Get a specific date, and then on that date (if you aren't paid sooner), say, "You mentioned you'd have the money for the purse today, and I was wondering if you have it for me."
He used to say, "What did you ever buy that you didn't have to pay for? I don't mean to put the blame on you in any way, but letting people get away with this (and it's often unintentional forgetfulness) isn't fair to you because it makes you feel bitter and burned, and you sound like too generous a person to have to carry that burden. Just my two cents! |
its fine to make for friends-co-workers but you need to learn they do not get it until you get paid- just like at the store- the money changes hands before the product goes out the door...
or if someone says will you make me one say sure- i need $20 to get started- or what ever you plan to charge- when you have the money- go make the item. i make beach bags//tote bags for co-workers all the time- when they give me money- i make them a bag- no hard feelings involved. |
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