How much to charge?
10-24-2011, 03:47 PM
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I have been asked to make a T-shirt quilt for a friend--full size. Is there a "formula or magic number" to be used to come up with a cost/charge for making a quilt? She will be providing all the materials. Any ideas? Thanks
10-24-2011, 04:10 PM
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Do you really need the money?
In my opinion, it isn't worth charging. You can never make enough to value your time highly enough, and even undercutting it, friends often feel like the price is too high- because they just have no idea how much effort it takes (and t-shirt quilts are a pain, IMO).
Is there something you could barter with her instead? Does she have a craft maybe?
Otherwise, I'd say about $200 for a full size, if she provides all materials, including thread, needles, interfacing, etc.
If you google t-shirt quilt cost, you will find many companies and see what they charge. I found one that is almost $650 for a full (40 t-shirts) another was $350 for the same size (36 shirts) and another that was $375 for a full but estimates 25 shirts. They are obviously seeking a profit though.
In my opinion, it isn't worth charging. You can never make enough to value your time highly enough, and even undercutting it, friends often feel like the price is too high- because they just have no idea how much effort it takes (and t-shirt quilts are a pain, IMO).
Is there something you could barter with her instead? Does she have a craft maybe?
Otherwise, I'd say about $200 for a full size, if she provides all materials, including thread, needles, interfacing, etc.
If you google t-shirt quilt cost, you will find many companies and see what they charge. I found one that is almost $650 for a full (40 t-shirts) another was $350 for the same size (36 shirts) and another that was $375 for a full but estimates 25 shirts. They are obviously seeking a profit though.
10-24-2011, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
Yeah, t-shirt quilts are infinitely more time-intensive than most other quilts...
10-24-2011, 04:35 PM
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What Moonpi said....
You have garments that are of a certain size, that need to be cut so you have flat surface to work with. Then you put the stabilizer on. THEN you trim to fit. THEN you sew, hoping there's no stretching.
And if you're like me, you'll try and quilt all over it. And break the thread every few goes-around. :oops:
You have garments that are of a certain size, that need to be cut so you have flat surface to work with. Then you put the stabilizer on. THEN you trim to fit. THEN you sew, hoping there's no stretching.
And if you're like me, you'll try and quilt all over it. And break the thread every few goes-around. :oops:
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