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From: DawnP
Date: 10-24-2004, 08:42 PM (1 of 8)
 I am going to fix a quilt top and layer and machine quilt it for a friend of mine. I don't know quite how to charge for it. I'm thinking that charging by the hour would be best, because that way, I'd be paid for my time. I think the more skill that's required for the project, the more per hour I charge. For example, for quilt repair, layering and sewing, I'd charge $9.00 hr; for machine quilting, $12 (or more) an hour. I think it's better than charging by stitches per square inch.What do you all think? Thank you. 
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User: DawnP
Member since: 08-15-2002 Total posts: 39 
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From: allie-oops
Date: 10-25-2004, 01:20 AM (2 of 8)
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Yep, I'd charge by the hour also. Trying to figure out stitches per inch would drive you nuts. Your prices sound very reasonable to me. Allie "onward through the fog"
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User: allie-oops
Member since: 10-25-2002 Total posts: 282 
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From: shadylady
Date: 10-25-2004, 09:28 AM (3 of 8)
| For jobs like that, an hourly charge is standard, however, I think $20 to $25 per hour, minimum, is what you should be charging. |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58 
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From: Pudge99
Date: 10-25-2004, 09:46 AM (4 of 8)
I have no clue as to what you should charge. Just wanted to say HI to a fellow San Antonian. 
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: DawnP
Date: 10-27-2004, 07:29 PM (5 of 8)
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Hi Pudge, don't you wish it would cool off some? Isn't it supposed to be getting cooler; afterall, it is almost NOVEMBER!!!!! Dawn 
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User: DawnP
Member since: 08-15-2002 Total posts: 39
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From: Pudge99
Date: 10-30-2004, 11:29 AM (6 of 8)
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Yep, I am ready to go north for the winter. I love sewing with fleece and from the looks of things I won't be using much that I have been making.
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: blackie
Date: 10-30-2004, 03:26 PM (7 of 8)
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I think it's important to charge by the hour. I agree that what you charge exactly will depend on your skill level ($9 an hour seems low to me). I just did my first paying job and I gave my customer an estimate beforehand. That way someone can know a ballpark of what they are getting into and there are no surprises.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: Londa
Date: 11-08-2004, 12:14 AM (8 of 8)
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In general, I've found that even here in Central Illinois, if you are offering something different and original and one-of-a-kind, I can certainly get at least $20 -$25/hour for my work. When I started doing custom work back in 1974 or so - I charged $2.00. By 1990 when I first opened my shop and we offered custom work, I was up to $18.00/hour. Hummmm, saying that - maybe I've not increased it enough. In general, though - I think it is quite ez to get that amount. If your're not, change your target audience to one that will pay you what you're worth! I just got back ffom doing a big fine arts festival and I did better than I ever dreamed!!! I'm going to bed with a smile on my face. My hubby always said, "charge twice as much and do half as much!" I'm privileged to be married to a wise man! Londa 
Londa
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User: Londa
Member since: 05-26-2004 Total posts: 39 
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