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    Old 12-30-2010, 03:12 PM
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    A neighbor lady saw one of the oven dresses I made for a friend for Christmas. She called me wanting to buy at least 4 of them. How much do you think I should charge her for making them?
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    Old 12-30-2010, 03:12 PM
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    Hmm... what is an oven dress? Thanks
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    Old 12-30-2010, 03:15 PM
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    You need to consider the cost of materials and the amount of labor it takes to make one.
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    Old 12-30-2010, 03:22 PM
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    What's an oven dress? Can you post a picture?
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    Old 12-30-2010, 03:24 PM
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    Could it be an apron?
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    Old 12-30-2010, 03:34 PM
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    Are those the dresses that go on the oven?? Used as a towel?
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    Here's the link

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74674-1.htm
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    Old 12-30-2010, 04:03 PM
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    When I make stuff like that...I charge 3 x the cost of materials. That seems to be the going rate on handmade items in Texas....(in my experience).
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    When I saw them at a craft show they were $10. Don't know if that is fair or not.
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    Old 12-30-2010, 11:42 PM
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    Thanks all. I was thinking around $4.00 or $5.00 each. Maybe I am short changing myself. I seem to go way low on things I make & sell. But then again, I do live in a low income area.
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