Will Work for Fabric
01-10-2011, 04:13 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by Anne Marie
I was visiting a tiny quilt shop not far from home and the owner said she needs someone to work one day a week for...you guessed it FABRIC!!!! I can sew while I'm there, too. DH thinks it's a great idea but wonders why I need more fabric.
I know I would have to, my DH wouldn't go for that at all...
01-10-2011, 04:34 PM
#84
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Hi,
You'll love this job.......how do I know? Because I work for fabric at my LQS and it's great! I make samples and wait on customers, do kits, etc., works great for me! I get to "play" with all the new fabric and don't have to buy everything I like, can satisfy the need by sewing on it at the shop.
Good luck! Do it!
Bev
You'll love this job.......how do I know? Because I work for fabric at my LQS and it's great! I make samples and wait on customers, do kits, etc., works great for me! I get to "play" with all the new fabric and don't have to buy everything I like, can satisfy the need by sewing on it at the shop.
Good luck! Do it!
Bev
01-10-2011, 05:02 PM
#86
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One more factor - the fabric usually has a 100% markup. I would discuss with the owner some accommodation that the fabric you are paid with is based on the wholesale price or some level between wholesale and retail. Otherwise, the owner is only really paying you half of what you think you're making.
01-10-2011, 05:44 PM
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Many years ago long before I even knew about quilting, I took a part time job in a small fabric store. I took my "salary" not in quilting fabric but in knits which I used for my kids t-shirts. It was a big help for me and I had fun doing it.
If I could do that now you know it would be quilting fabric.
If I could do that now you know it would be quilting fabric.
01-10-2011, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Anne Marie
Originally Posted by catrancher
What a great opportunity! I'd do it. My only question is whether you'll end up with too much fabric. At some point, you might want something different. Any provision for that?
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