How much to charge?
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How much to charge?
I have someone who wants me to make them a lap quilt top (Yellow Brick Road pattern.55x63). I have no idea what to charge her for the top. I don't normally make tops to sell. Anyone have any idea what sounds fair? Thanks in advance.
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Before you say yes, add up a heavy estimate for your time, materials, and other items. You can find out real quick if she expects a quilt for $50. I avoid a all costs being paid for a quilt. I prefer to give them to family and friends. Only Quilters know what truly goes into a quilt.
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I bought some lovely fabric and showed my fellow co-worker. made the sun bonnet sue quilt and only asked $50.00. didn't cover all the fabric even. she turned the quilt down. sigh. Another co-worker bought it later though. so it will cost most likely more than she is thinking. for some reason, people think because you can make it, it's dirt cheap.
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Kani, as some said, take them shopping for the fabrics. then you'll see how they will pay. Do not use coupons if she is with you. she Must see the cost it will cost. otherwise, she'll think she needs to get a deal all around. good luck.
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I think I would get more info before committing to making this - - -
Cost of the pattern -
Just the top?
Or a finished quilt?
You provide the materials?
She provides the materials?
You do the quiliting?
Send it out?
I think even some quilters are "shocked" when they actually figure out how much it costs to make a quilt - without even including the time and thought involved in creating one.
Remember to include
Consult time - contract writing time
Fabric shopping time - and batting - and thread
Fabric prep time
Cutting and assembly time
All sewing time
Washing after completion time
Also remember to include the "depreciation" of your tools
If the person is "shopping from the stash" - figure "replacement cost" for the fabrics used.
Cost of the pattern -
Just the top?
Or a finished quilt?
You provide the materials?
She provides the materials?
You do the quiliting?
Send it out?
I think even some quilters are "shocked" when they actually figure out how much it costs to make a quilt - without even including the time and thought involved in creating one.
Remember to include
Consult time - contract writing time
Fabric shopping time - and batting - and thread
Fabric prep time
Cutting and assembly time
All sewing time
Washing after completion time
Also remember to include the "depreciation" of your tools
If the person is "shopping from the stash" - figure "replacement cost" for the fabrics used.
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