How do you know how much to charge someone to make a quilt?
#1
I have a lady that is wanting me to make her a full/queen or even a twin size quilt with Lady Bugs on it. I have the pattern but now, how do I go about telling her how much it will cost? I've never done this before.
Any help would be great.
Any help would be great.
#2
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: york county, PA
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I don't know what to tell you to charge the lady to make the quilt. You've got the expense of the materials (fabric, thread, batting) and your own time and the machine time. Whatever you do, from what I have read on here, tell her up front what the cost will before doing anything, and get a deposit. Most folks just don't realize how much it really costs to make a quilt!
#3
Originally Posted by jbud2
I don't know what to tell you to charge the lady to make the quilt. You've got the expense of the materials (fabric, thread, batting) and your own time and the machine time. Whatever you do, from what I have read on here, tell her up front what the cost will before doing anything, and get a deposit. Most folks just don't realize how much it really costs to make a quilt!
Anyone else intersted in doing a quilt for someone? LOL
#6
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Merced, CA
Posts: 4,188
Have her buy the fabric after you've decided how much, but I'd suggest a little bit over. Maybe enough for a pair of pillow cases, just in case.
The others here know more about prices, but do make sure she has the amount firmly agreed to, maybe even with a contract both of you sign. Be sure to add everything to it, the folks here on this forum will have lots of ideas on that.
The others here know more about prices, but do make sure she has the amount firmly agreed to, maybe even with a contract both of you sign. Be sure to add everything to it, the folks here on this forum will have lots of ideas on that.
#7
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: WV, USA
Posts: 266
I do everything by hand. I double the price of the materials and add $10.00 per hour for the actual stitching and quilting. That way if it takes longer than I thought it would, it is covered. By all means get a hefty deposit. No everyone likes the same patterns and it is sometimes harder to sell one pattern than others. Best of luck...
#8
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
3 times the cost of all materials/longarming and 10% for your time if you dont feel that is right bump up your time to 25%. This is just my own humble OPINION
#10
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
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I have found this article to be very helpful:
http://www.bryerpatch.com/faq/marketing.htm
I've only been commissioned to make one quilt, and even though my customer said she'd pay me, I didn't make any money on the deal. By the time she reimbursed me for fabric, backing, batting, and the extra embroidery she decided she wanted AFTER we had discussed price, we were at a price that I think she felt was pretty high. Since she was a friend, I decided to let it go, but I'm much wiser now.
I've used the above link to determine how much my quilts would cost to replace, then advised the quilt recipient to insure it for that amount. They have the choice of insuring it or not, but it subtly makes the point that they should take care of that quilt and not use it as a dog bed or car cover. Ha.
http://www.bryerpatch.com/faq/marketing.htm
I've only been commissioned to make one quilt, and even though my customer said she'd pay me, I didn't make any money on the deal. By the time she reimbursed me for fabric, backing, batting, and the extra embroidery she decided she wanted AFTER we had discussed price, we were at a price that I think she felt was pretty high. Since she was a friend, I decided to let it go, but I'm much wiser now.
I've used the above link to determine how much my quilts would cost to replace, then advised the quilt recipient to insure it for that amount. They have the choice of insuring it or not, but it subtly makes the point that they should take care of that quilt and not use it as a dog bed or car cover. Ha.
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