How much would you charge?...
07-12-2011, 05:12 AM
#71
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A lady I used to work with did sewing for people...(of course it was mostly clothing)...She charged $3 per pattern piece..and then $3 an hour for her work...so if something had 4 pieces...and took an hour...the price was $15. She figured she didn't make a lot...but at least was paid for her efforts. It is hard to know what to charge...I've been burned more than once..in only being paid for the cost of the fabric....(I don't learn quickly!! LOL) So speak up...your time is valuable...in addition to the cost of the fabric/supplies.
07-12-2011, 05:14 AM
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For handmade items, I was advised to multiply 300 times the cost of supplies, since it's very hard to figure labor costs when you make it yourself. If your supplies were $5, then you should charge at least $15. The item looks like its worth at least that. Nice job.
07-12-2011, 05:26 AM
#74
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A local shop sells small locally made purses for about $10. When there are street fares, people have stalls and sell the purses for $6 for a small one opening purse with a velcro closing to $12 for a multi pocket with embelishments.
Remember to calculate the time it takes you to make the purse as well as all the materials and a little for electricity.
The purses you made look really nice.
Remember to calculate the time it takes you to make the purse as well as all the materials and a little for electricity.
The purses you made look really nice.
07-12-2011, 05:29 AM
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Ever so long ago when I was doing the craft show circuit, I had a friend suggest that when pricing an item to decide on a reasonable hourly wage, say $10 per hour. Keep track of how long it takes to make the item, say 60 minutes and double it. That would cover your time, talent and materials.
I am sure that if you were making them assembly line style you would take less time so,……I think the $10 - $12 dollar is not unreasonable but do charge more than $4.
This is Just a suggestion. You are getting lots of good direction form the board. Pick one and return to your machine and sew on!
I am sure that if you were making them assembly line style you would take less time so,……I think the $10 - $12 dollar is not unreasonable but do charge more than $4.
This is Just a suggestion. You are getting lots of good direction form the board. Pick one and return to your machine and sew on!
07-12-2011, 05:45 AM
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My first impression is $15. would be a fair price, but then I live in Canada and everything is more expensive here. Think about this.......if you charge too little, EVERYONE is going to want one, and you may get so that you just hate making them, and feel resentful. I would say, either give them as gifts to special people, or charge enough that you will feel it is worth it to you to do it. Hope that helps! C9P
07-12-2011, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by burnsk
Personally - $4 is not enough for these. For that price, I'd buy a box full. I would charge $8 - $12, depending on the economy of your area. You've put a lot of work into these - buttonhole, button, keyring. Add the cost of fabric, thread, your time to cut and assemble. Your fabrics are gorgeous and you do very nice work. Your keyrings look like they are color coordinated, too. JMHO
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