gingerd

What are you ladies charging for your Fold n' Stitch wreath?

I have a request to make 4 of them.

Thanks!

lovingmama

Think about how much money you put into them for material cost, I know they are not the cheapest item to make. Think about the time you spend, I know they are easy but tedious.

When you think about it you may want to calculate something extra so it's worth it, now are the people ordering are willing what you ask for?

Usually here we think, well if they just pay me for the materials I used I'm fine. People who don't do crafts like us don't see how much is in it and usually don't appreciate it to the fullest.

What you make is custom made, not a product you find a dime and a dozen like in a store chain, neither is it made cheaply too.

I have seen them sold at a Bazaar for $50 D.

Enjoy all of your creations and be proud of it.

gingerd

It's interesting you have seen them for $50. That's what a friend has offered. I haven't turned them down, but I haven't accepted.

I haven't been to any craft sales this year so I'm clueless.

Thanks!

lovingmama

You're welcome, even for this price you won't get out what time you have put in. When you take orders, ask for a down payment at least for the material cost like 25. Should they not wanting to do it, don't start the project. You could end up with them not wanting it anymore for whatever reason, but then you're out of money.

Down payment of half the cost, before you start. Believe me I have been burnt this twice.

cashs_mom

Good advice from lovingmama. It very hard to get people to pay you for your time when you do labor intensive work. My husband does some custom car/truck parts for specific models. He made a really nice gauge pod for the truck. Some people wanted him to make one for them but choked on the $600 price. At that price he only made about $6.00/hr because they were hugely labor intensive. People are used to the "Walmart price" on things and most people can't tell the difference in quality between cheap products and custom made.

RobertaK1

Look on Etsy. There might be some there to get a idea for price. Search Quilted Candle wreath.

PaperPrincess

Great suggestion. make sure you add in the postage to the price listed.

Onebyone

Rule of thumb and basic labor is 4 x cost of supplies. The fee can go up or down as you see fit but 4x is the base fee.

Pennyhal

I've run into the Walmart syndrome all the time. People are always asking me if I can make one of my quilted jackets for them. When I tell them that they are $100 plus tax, the change their minds. So be upfront with what you need to charge and don't be shy about it.

gingerd

Etsy is a great place to check!!

Thanks ladies!