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    Old 03-30-2010, 08:15 PM
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    I think it depends entirely on your relationship with your Mother inlaw. For mine I would not charge anything but expect her to buy the fabric and threads hooks etc. Same goes for close friends and sisters etc, however having been a curtain maker as part of my job I can vouch that there can be a lot of work involved in say, lined curtains with tiebacks and valances etc!
    What kind of curtain are you making, long or short, is it a simple unlined rod pocket type or the more elaborate as I have already mentioned? I think you need to take those things into consideration perhaps.

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    Old 03-31-2010, 12:43 AM
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    I agree that it would depend on what exactly she was asking you to make. Simple rod pocket type or lined, pleated types.
    Plus it would depend on the relationship. I would at least charge her for the fabric and go from there.
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    Does she babysit for free and help you out ??
    How many meals have you eaten at her place where she buys the food??

    I would never have charged my mil for anything.
    If she can afford to buy the material, just get her to do that.
    I guess it depends on the relationship you have with her, what would hubby like you to do for his Mother.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 04:31 AM
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    In this case I would just say the materials to make these cost me $so many dollars and if she is a generous person she will give you extra. Unless you want to make money doing it.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 07:14 AM
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    If it were my mother-in-law I would just make them out of the kindness of my heart. Sometimes one cannot afford to do that, so then I would charge for the materials and donate the labor.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 08:59 AM
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    Depending on your finances and hers....

    I would either make them a gift or charge her for the materials. If you can afford to make them as a gift...I think it would be wonderful...IF NOT, I would let her pay for the materials.

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    Old 03-31-2010, 02:53 PM
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    I could never charge her for labor, I would just ask that she pay for the fabric.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 04:31 PM
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    I guess it would depend on whether this is your business or a favor. Also, does she have a lot of $$? and, whose idea was it? I would certainly have her buy the fabric and supplies. I would never charge my MIL unless I was doing it professionally and they were a real big deal, like drapes, in which case I would help her shop for them, rather than make them :) I would say, happy birthday or mother's day or something. Charging family is such a touchy thing, isn't it?
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    Old 03-31-2010, 06:41 PM
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    It's for my daughter's husbands mother. She has all kind of family gatherings of which we are never invited to. I sent her xmas cards, none from her. We aren't close at all and though I invite her over, she always has an excuse not to come over.
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    Old 03-31-2010, 06:44 PM
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    She bought the fabric. I told her it was free and she insisted on paying me $40.00 so I guess I got my answer.
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