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Old 11-12-2019, 11:46 AM
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I have a really hard time deciding what to charge for making something other than a quilt or quilting someones quilt. Can I get some suggestions please?
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Cost of materials X 3
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Old 11-12-2019, 01:03 PM
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In general it would also depend on how much time, effort and expertise you put into it.
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It depends also if customer is providing all fabrics and supplies. Your time is important too. You need to count how many hours you are working on the project also.
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Customer supplied the fabric. Was looking for a $ amt. to charge. Was wondering if $20 or $25 was to much to charge. Project was fleece and plush fabric.
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think about how much you value your time and expertise. if you only charge 20-25 how long did it take you to make it? I wouldn't do it for anything less than $10 per hour and that is still too low in my thinking.
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Consider that the person you are doing this for may show the piece to a friend who then wants you to make one for her. Will you be willing to do this for the same price?
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Originally Posted by catsden View Post
Customer supplied the fabric. Was looking for a $ amt. to charge. Was wondering if $20 or $25 was to much to charge. Project was fleece and plush fabric.
pleeeze don't go into business...
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pleeeze don't go into business...
I assume from your answer that I should charge more?
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Is there any piecing involved or is it just two pieces of material sewn together and turned? I would base my price on how much work is involved. Tell her a price per hour with an estimate on how long you expect it to take.
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