Bow Tucks Makers
10-11-2010, 05:45 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by Minnesewta-sam
Just let them know that you don't have the time, materials or desire to make these for free when you can be making your own gifts. If they have any common sense they will understand and not put up a fuss.
10-11-2010, 05:49 PM
#12
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So sad, but this is all true. Been there, done that.
The times I hate are when they tell you what everyone else is giving like this should inspire you to do the same. Like.....Susie is making a batch of cupcakes for the party and you could make your Bow Tuck Bag for the birthday girl.
The times I hate are when they tell you what everyone else is giving like this should inspire you to do the same. Like.....Susie is making a batch of cupcakes for the party and you could make your Bow Tuck Bag for the birthday girl.
10-11-2010, 05:51 PM
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I use the barter system a lot where I live, with the hairdresser and friends. I made one for my hairdresser recently to give away and while I feel that I got a fair deal, I probably won't do a bow tucks again for her. It was ok to make, but I am the kind of person that really has to like what I am making, or I won't make another.
She and I went through this when I decided to make dresses. Three and I was done and there she was, waiting for more. No go.....
One of the other ladies in the same beauty shop had me make a custom diaper bag, different from my other ones. I charged the same price as my others, now she wants another, but even bigger! I told her money up front and charged her for the materials, and labor to be decided later.
She and I went through this when I decided to make dresses. Three and I was done and there she was, waiting for more. No go.....
One of the other ladies in the same beauty shop had me make a custom diaper bag, different from my other ones. I charged the same price as my others, now she wants another, but even bigger! I told her money up front and charged her for the materials, and labor to be decided later.
10-11-2010, 05:53 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
Originally Posted by lindyline
If you really don't want to make it, or risk offending, tell them it's under copyright, which the pattern is, and you are unable to make them to sell.
I agree with this. And it just might shock the heck out of them if they had no intention of paying for it in the first place, because you GAVE one away so of course you would want to make them one and one for THEIR friends.
Yeah, right. Like one other clever lady just said, "show me the money"
I think it's pretty offensive to have people think you have nothing to do but make things for other people. I wouldn't mind offending them back one bit!
10-11-2010, 06:18 PM
#15
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I have made several bags of my own design which I have given to friends and family members for birthdays, etc. When others attending the parties have asked me to make bags for them either to give as gifts to others or to keep for themselves I just reply, "Oh, I'll be happy to do that. I charge $60 per bag for this particular style. What colors would you like and how many?" This sends the message loud and clear that I expect my work to be valued as a one-of-a-kind creation and that I expect to be compensated for it, just like any other artist or professional business person.
10-11-2010, 06:24 PM
#16
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I made them for both my DILs. They love them and asked if I want to sell them because all the girls where they work want them. I told them that I made them for family and fun. If I make thing to sell it stops being fun for me.
10-11-2010, 06:31 PM
#17
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Stand your ground and do only what you are comfortable with. It takes time and money to make those things, and whether you tell them you don't have the time, or that you charge X amount of dollars, they will respect you for being up front with them. There was a time when I had a hard time saying no when it came to someone wanting me to sew something for them, but not any more.
10-11-2010, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dingle
For the people who have made these and "given them away". Are the people who received them asking you to make them another one so they can give them to someone else as a gift. I made a couple for 2 people I work with because we help each other out alot. One lady takes hers home and her daughter decides she wants 2. A large and small and the Mother wants another one for herself and one more for a friend. I made one for my Mother and she carries it everywhere. People who see it throw hints to her that they would like one also. No one offers to pay for it. I do tell them how much they cost to make, but it's like talking to the wall. The lady with the daughter has the fabric she wants them made out of but no pellon. I can't get the pellon where I live. Nearest Joanns is 65 miles away or I have to buy on-line. I don't mind making them and giving them away to who I want but thats my choice. I think I'm just going to have to tell people I no longer make them. Seems everyone wants something for nothing.
Rant done :lol:
Rant done :lol:
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